Parousia · The Coming of Christ

He is coming. Be ready.

We are a church in Torrance preparing the Bride, the Church, for the return of the Bridegroom, Jesus Christ. We wait with joy, not fear, and we'd love for you to wait with us.

Plan a Visit Why “Parousia”?

“I will come again, and receive you unto myself.”John 14:3

Sunday Service

Sundays · 10:30 AM

Worship, prayer, and verse-by-verse teaching

Awana for Kids

Thursdays · 6:30 PM

Bible clubs, games, and friends

Location

22940 Ocean Avenue

Torrance, CA 90505 · Directions

New here?

Welcome home.

At Parousia Church, we believe that faith should build bridges, not walls.

Whoever you are and wherever you've been, there's a seat for you here. Come as you are, open the Scriptures with us, and discover the hope of a Savior who is coming back for His people.

What to Expect Say Hello
Church members gathered in the pews for Sunday worship, with the pastor at the front of the sanctuary
Our message

Everything points to His return

Parousia is the Greek word for the coming of Jesus Christ. Every sermon, gathering, and ministry here echoes that one great hope.

I

He is coming

Jesus will return personally, visibly, and gloriously, just as He promised.

Acts 1:11
II

The Bride is being prepared

Christ is making His Church radiant, called to holiness, readiness, and love.

Ephesians 5:25–27
III

Live ready now

Watchful, faithful living at home, at work, and in the world. Keep your lamp burning.

Matthew 25:1–13
IV

Invite others

Know God, and make Him known, so that many will be ready to meet Him.

Matthew 28:19–20

“Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.”

Revelation 19:7
Know God, and make Him known

Get to know Parousia

A large group of church members and children gathered for a photo on the lawn in front of the church

Our Story & Mission

Why we're called Parousia, and how we serve our city with the love of Christ.

About us →
The sanctuary, with a large cross in the arched window behind the pulpit

What We Believe

Our Statement of Faith and twelve core beliefs, grounded in Scripture.

Our beliefs →
Children and leaders in green shirts singing together at the front of the sanctuary during Vacation Bible School

Kids & Awana

A joyful place for children to learn God's Word every Thursday night.

For families →
Our Pastor

Pastor Benjamin Samuel

“All of my sermons, my messages, and our activities will echo that theme: the coming of Christ.”

Pastor Ben preaches the Bible boldly, verse by verse, with a passion to see people empowered to fulfill their God-given purpose and ready for the day of Christ's return.

Meet Pastor Ben
Pastor Benjamin Samuel with his family on the beach
Watch therefore

We saved you a seat this Sunday

Join us at 10:30 AM at 22940 Ocean Avenue, Torrance. Questions before you come? Call us at 310-375-4441.

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