If you are exploring San Diego, you will find one of the city's largest congregations at Rock Church, an evangelical megachurch founded in 2000 by former NFL player Miles McPherson. Serving as senior pastor, McPherson has grown the church to encompass multiple campuses across the region, including El Cajon, San Marcos, Chula Vista, City Heights, and a primary location in historic Liberty Station at Point Loma. You can also visit their local thrift store in Point Loma.
When you visit the Point Loma campus, you will encounter a massive 244,000-square-foot facility compared in size to Noah's Ark. Housed in a renovated 1969 Navy training building, it features state-of-the-art Christian education spaces for the adjacent Rock Academy alongside an impressive 3,500-seat worship center. Beyond weekly services, you will see a strong emphasis on community involvement, with over 150 external ministries assisting military families, homeless shelters, and hospital wings, plus large annual initiatives like the December Toys for Joy charity event.
Be aware that the church's central Point Loma location has generated neighborhood conflicts over traffic and parking, but it remains a prominent local landmark offering extensive volunteer outreach across San Diego.
What to see at The Rock Church
- Massive Point Loma campus in historic Liberty Station with a 3,500-seat worship center.
- Founded in 2000 by former NFL player and senior pastor Miles McPherson.
- Over 150 community service ministries supporting regional San Diego needs.
- Annual December Toys for Joy event providing food, clothes, and toys to families.
- On-site Rock Academy and a separate thrift store located in Point Loma.
Visiting tips
Be prepared for neighborhood traffic and parking issues around the Point Loma campus during service times.
How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: During weekly services
How to get there & what’s nearby
The Rock Church is easy to reach on San Diego’s public transport, and pairs naturally with The Old Globe and Balboa Theatre. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our San Diego travel guide.
See the full San Diego travel guide for where to stay, the best time to visit and the top things to do.