Heart of the Canyons Church is Baptist Church Canyon Country that meets at LaMesa Junior High in Canyon Country.  The church office is at 21618 Golden Triangle Road, #201.  The telephone number is 661-255-7246.  The Baptist Church is independent i.e., it is not part of any national organization, or convention. They believe in the Bible in its entirety. The Baptist Church Canyon Country is a very welcoming Church in that every member of the family feels at home – there is something for everybody. Music is an integral part of the church, and the choir sings songs of praise that lift the heart. There is great emphasis on learning what the Bible has to say, and what it means.

There is a Youth service and Sunday school for the children. The members and attendees at Baptist Church Canyon Country are taught to understand the purpose of God and how we are supposed to live our lives on this earth. Praying daily, taking the name of the Lord and thanking him for all that he has provided are some of the teachings . Those who are preparing for marriage are given guidance by the  pastors. Couples learn the purpose of marriage, the responsibilities attached to bringing children into this world and the way they have to be brought up in life. They are also taught that marriage is of course a serious issue and they should not take it lightly. The couples are made aware that they have to be loyal and honest to each other and protect each other at all times.

There are opportunities for the members of the Baptist Church Canyon Country to help in the local community whether it is in the hospital, at Help the Children, or to repair the homes of those who cannot afford professional help.

Celebrate Recovery is available to help those who need a Christian-based recovery program. Members of the Baptist Church Canyon Country believe that they have a larger ministry in Santa Clarita and in worldwide missions. The Baptist Church has weekly programs such for the Youth and mid-week Bible studies. There are occasions for fun and fellowship such as men’s breakfasts, Women’s Dine and Swap, Woman’s luncheons and Men’s and Women’s retreat and all special occasions like Father’s Day, Mother’s Day and other important Christian holidays.

The schedule for the week includes Men’s Small Group Meeting, Women’s Small Group Meeting and special Visitation Sunday. On Sundays there are the regular Baptist Church Canyon Country Services for all ages and of course Youth services and Children Sunday School. A church calendar and the church website help people to remember all that is planned. Podcasts of the sermons and blogs are available online. These are inspirational and motivational. The Pastor, Church Administrator and the Elders are always available. The website and prayer chains keep the whole family of the Baptist Church, Canyon Country connected so that as many needs as possible can be met.

Churches, increasingly are either incorporating contemporary elements into the traditional form of worship, or are opening separate contemporary churches where worship is more freeform. It is important for the church to move with the times so that it can remain the point of focus for the young, more so, because youth is the most difficult time of life. It is the main aim of the Contemporary Christian Church Canyon Country to see to it that especially children and young adults grow in Jesus Christ.

To this end, the order of worship, the music used and other programs are designed to be relevant to the age group for which they have been created. Everything is planned in a manner that is concurrent with the times. At the same time, the Contemporary Christian Church Canyon Country creates a safe place for people to grow. It is a place where the members help each other to understand the fast-moving and often incomprehensible changes that are taking place globally. Naturally, these global changes have a local effect. In the Contemporary Church the family is still the most important unit and there is something for every member in the family.

There are Children’s Ministries, Ministries for Junior High as well as Senior High School, and Ministries for the young adults. Biblical counseling is available for those who are contemplating marriage at the Contemporary Christian Church Canyon Country. There is also counseling available for those who are married. Hospital care is an important ministry and there are teams of members who help with supplying food to those who are in hospital, as well as for those families who are in distress due to illness, surgery, or are busy with a new born baby.

This kind of  out-reach from the church to members of the local community inculcates the spirit of service and giving at Contemporary Christian Church Canyon Country. This then translates into reaching out to the larger world. There is help available for those who are victims of substance abuse, so that they can be lovingly rehabilitated into the church and community. Bible studies are very much a part of the Contemporary Church, so that members study the word of the Lord in depth and use it as a guiding light to live their own lives. Fun activities that the Church plans help build stronger bonds.

To make things new on this earth, Christians at the Contemporary Christian Church Canyon believe that Jesus will come again to save people.  They believe Jesus came to earth as a man, was crucified on a cross, was buried and rose again so people who believe in him can have everlasting life. Christ alone justifies the faith that they have for Him. Because of their powerful faith in Jesus, Christian people are saved by His loving grace.