Specialties
We exist to passionately pursue LIFE in Jesus and to lead our neighbors to do the same.

History
Established in 1971.

Life Bible Fellowship Church began as a home Bible study in 1971 during the “Jesus Movement” sweeping through Southern California. Our founding pastor was Ray Schmautz, former linebacker for the Oakland Raiders. Due to Ray’s hectic schedule as a seminary student, we weren’t able to meet until 10 o’clock at night, and would often go till 1 in the morning. But people kept coming to this small Bible study, and soon it wasn’t very small. We had to relocate to a larger facility–a refurbished chicken coupe at the Houtz Egg Ranch in Alta Loma. We eventually moved again to Sweeten Hall, a condemned school building. We purchased our current property in 1978, which had initially served as a retreat center for Hollywood socialites. We worshiped for many years in the lodge (now the Garage), and then built our worship center in 1997. Our story continues to unfold! We currently hold three weekend worship services and many more classes and studies every week.

Meet the Manager
Business owner information
Dan F.

Manager

A California native, Dan has a bachelor’s in Biblical Studies from The Master’s College and a Master of Divinity from Multnomah Biblical Seminary. He has been on staff at LBF as the Pastor of Teaching since 2011. Married to Karina, they have three young boys – Matthew, Jack, and David. Besides his family, Dan is also passionate about seeing people overcome significant obstacles and embrace Jesus to find his calling for their lives. His favorite past times include reading, watching movies, playing tennis, riding his bike, and watching baseball and basketball.