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VISION
To provide the people of God a distraction free environment, premium quality service, immaculately manicured grounds, and a variety of amenities, in order that they may meet with Him and allow Him to refresh their walk, change their lives, and bear fruit in their ministries.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Refreshing Service
KEY LEADERSHIP
Rod Thompson
Director
In 1990, Rod Thompson was called to Europe to do church planting; he was involved in church planting in Hungary, Serbia and Austria. From 1997 – 2005, Rod oversaw the Calvary Chapel Conference Centers and Bible Colleges in Austria and Hungary. After 15 years on the mission field, he returned to America and began to serve here, at Murrieta Hot Springs Christian Conference Center.
Brandon Consalvi
Operations Supervisor
Brandon Consalvi accepted the Lord at age 18. After completing his studies in Religion from the University of Hawaii, he went into full-time ministry, working as an Assistant Pastor at a small church in Honolulu, HI and now as our Operations Supervisor. He is married and has two children.
Aaron Szloboda
Retreat Coordinator
At the age of eighteen, Aaron accepted the Lord. He began studying at the Calvary Chapel Bible College in Murrieta, where he married his wife Alexis. After Bible College, he began serving in ministry as an intern for Cross Culture Ministries. As one of the Guest Services Coordinators, he enjoys supporting the retreats through the love of Christ.
Scott Shiokari
Retreat Coordinator
Scott was born in the Netherlands and was raised in the San Francisco Bay area. After graduating from Biola University in 2011 where he played lacrosse, he married his wife Meghan, who, as an RN, can keep him patched up after mountain biking crashes or soccer injuries. As one of the Guest Services Coordinators, he loves being able to support the saints as they construct their retreats.
Historic Surroundings
Known for its natural hot springs, Murrieta Hot Springs was once a health spa and resort owned by Fritz Guenther. Guenther, a German immigrant, moved to New York with his brother after escaping the Franco-Prussian War. In the year 1902, after moving cross-country, Guenther purchased Murrieta Hot Springs. In the following 30 years, the Guenther family developed the Hot Springs into the ideal world-class resort and spa. In the mid-1900’s, Guenther sold Murrieta Hot Springs. Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa purchased the resort in 1995. Chuck Smith, founder of Calvary Chapel, led a huge restoration project. Wanting to protect and maintain the historicity of the facility, they salvaged as much of the grounds as possible. Murrieta Hot Springs Christian Conference Center has been up and running for almost twenty years now “refreshing the people of God” by offering an oasis for Christians in the greater Southern California area and beyond. The peaceful atmosphere allows for those who come to forget about their cares and retreat with the Lord.