Our 2-Year Generosity Campaign with a 100% participation goal to raise $3 million toward building out our new church home and expanding ministry.
New waves is our bold step of faith to make way for more of God’s presence, power, and transformation —now and for generations to come. As we collectively step into this faith adventure, we’re not just raising resources—we’re releasing a movement.
Zion Church was born out of a God-given dream in the hearts of our Pastors Jon and Tayren Krist—to see people in San Clemente and beyond experience the life-changing love of Jesus. In 2019, what began as a small prayer gathering quickly grew into a passionate launch team of 100 people. On January 26, 2020, Zion held its very first Sunday service at Shorecliffs Middle School, where over 700 people gathered and 22 made the decision to follow Jesus.
Since that day, we’ve seen thousands encounter Christ, leaders rise into their God-given purpose, and our church family mobilized to serve the hurting through foster care, adoption, city outreach, and global missions. But with over 90% of South Orange County still disconnected from a life-giving church, our mission is just beginning. We believe the future is bright, and the best is yet to come.
OUR STORY
Impact by the Numbers
1,851
Decisions for Christ
258
Water Baptisms
$680,828
to Missions + Outreach
Our Church Home
We’re stepping into an exciting new season as we prepare for our future church home — a space designed to serve and grow our Zion family for years to come. Through our NEW WAVES fundraising initiative, we’re inviting you to partner with us in faith and generosity as we raise funds to establish a permanent home for all that God is doing through Zion. This new space will include a Worship Room that hosts powerful Sunday gatherings and weekly prayer nights, vibrant Zion Kids classrooms designed for fun, safety, and spiritual growth, and dedicated areas for Zion U, where students can encounter God and build lasting community. We’re also planning a home for Equip 210, our leadership and discipleship track, as well as rooms for Equipping Nights that pour into every generation. Outside, the parking lot and community gathering spaces will provide areas for connection, hospitality, and outreach. Every gift brings us one step closer to seeing this vision come to life.
Hear The Vision
“If you can see it and seize it in faith, God is going to do a new thing in your life.”
Buildout a worship space that can seat 400-500 people per service.
Host excellent and engaging spaces for Kid’s Ministry and Midweek Youth Ministry for High School and Middle School Students.
Provide Warm and Inviting Outdoor Courtyard Spaces for community connection.
Launch Zion U in Fall 2025 - Our Ministry and Leadership Training School for ages 18-30.
Host Weekly Prayer and Worship Gatherings, along with regional prayer gatherings.
Create a Hub for Regional Foster Care Support, along with hosting other Local Outreach and Compassion Initiatives
Provide Zion Staff and Team Members with an exciting and creative spaces to work throughout the week.
In Our New Location, We Plan To:
Our Progress
Your Next Steps
Pray
Seek God’s heart for how He is asking you to specifically partner with us on this journey.
Hear
Allow God to speak about what step He would have you personally take in your relationship with Him.
Obey
Take a leap of faith. There are blessings on the other side of obedience.
Ways To Give
Recurring Giving
Join the journey. What can you commit to this campaign over the next 24 months above your regular tithes and offerings? Click below to set up your commitment and recurring giving. You can choose giving options that work best for you.
Give Now
Help accelerate the vision towards reality by giving a one-time gift or making progress towards your commitment.
Give In-Person
Join us at any of our gatherings and give towards New Waves by placing your gift in the giving box located at the back of the room — just be sure to mark it “New Waves.”