PASTOR JOHN RANDALL

SENIOR PASTOR

As a child (in 1974) John’s family began attending Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. There he attended elementary school, junior high and high school at Calvary Chapel High School. Following his graduation, John joined the staff at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa as a janitor. During that time he met his wife, Michelle who was an elementary school teacher at Calvary. Within 19 days, the two were engaged and a few months later, they were married. John and Michelle celebrated 31 years of marriage in 2023.

After four years on staff serving in the children’s ministry, high school ministry and in worship, John joined the staff at Calvary Chapel Vista in California. 

In 1997, the Lord called the Randall family (John, Michelle & their 2 young boys) to take a step of faith and move to the west coast of Florida. It was there that they planted their first church—Calvary Chapel of Brandon. After 10 years of ministry in Florida, the Lord called them back to Southern California where John currently pastors Calvary South OC in San Clemente (formerly known as Calvary Chapel San Juan Capistrano).

Pastor John has been serving in pastoral ministry for 30 years. He is also the featured speaker on the Bible teaching radio program "A Daily Walk”, and is known for his clear and relatable presentation of the Scriptures.

John and his wife Michelle have 4 children (3 of whom are married) and they welcomed their first grandson in 2023 with their second grandson due Summer 2024.