Maranatha Chapel, located in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, is a non-denominational evangelical Christian church affiliated with Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa. Founded in 1984 by Pastor Ray Bentley, the church emphasizes knowing Christ and being conformed to His image through the Holy Spirit. The church offers solid, Bible-based teaching with a focus on practical life application, delivered through weekly services, live webcasts, and radio broadcasts. It has grown to serve nearly 7,000 people, providing a family-like environment with a variety of programs for all ages. Visitors and members appreciate the wonderful worship, faith-building women’s ministry, and excellent children’s programs, where young kids love the teachers. Many have attended for decades, citing the church’s clear teaching of God's Word, friendly community, and welcoming atmosphere. Overall, Maranatha Chapel is seen as a place to worship, grow spiritually, and build meaningful friendships.
Excellent place to worsip of the Living God and is a Holy Spirit filled House of Prayer as well as Healing place. Easy to belong and connect with every pastors. Excellent children's Ministry and Chistian school is an added bonus. This Chapel is missions oriented and supporting Isral is evident. Grateful that the Holy Spirit... read full comment
April 2026
I go to the mens activities on occasion at Marinatha Chapel. Each time I visit, I wish I could go to church here more and more often. I live in another town, if I were closer I'd go to all the services that I could go to.
December 2025
What an amazing experience to watch Phil Wickham up close in a venue like that.
