Pastor Jack Hibbs of Calvary Chapel in Chino Hills, California, is urging congregants to attend a political event called “Comeback California,” which will be hosted at the church on July 9.
Hibbs, known for being a strong advocate of Republican politics, has organized a series of events to rally together Christians who are “committed to defending Biblical values within our communities.”
In the past, Hibbs has indicated his belief that Christians are morally obligated to support former President Donald Trump, saying that Trump “understands our situation better than most pastors and Christians.”
Hibbs began service at Calvary Chapel on Sunday, June 23, by announcing that the church would be hosting an event featuring United States Representative Adam Schiff and Steve Garvey, a former baseball star who is running as a Republican for the U.S. Senate seat previously held by the late Dianne Feinstein. Schiff is running for the seat as a Democrat.
In February, Hibbs endorsed Garvey from the pulpit, apparently flouting U.S. tax code, which states 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are not allowed to endorse or oppose political candidates.
The event will be moderated by Fox News host Steve Hilton. In the past, Hilton has accused Schiff of being one of the “real agents of Putin.”
“We are going to be hosting, right here, because it’s so critical—you know, Dianne Feinstein vacated her office as senator,” Hibbs said to scattered applause. “And you know how she vacated the office is that she went into eternity.”
In a promotional video for the event played during service, Hibbs can be heard saying that “the hour has come upon us—it’s been thrust upon us—to stand for righteousness.”
Following the video, Hibbs continued to announce various events at the church and commented on the recent law passed in Louisiana requiring public schools to feature a display of the 10 Commandments in every classroom.
The law is already being challenged as unconstitutional. For his part, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, a Republican, has said that he “can’t wait to be sued.”
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“It’s so great, the fallout has been awesome,” Hibbs said. “It’s been more entertaining than any reality show to watch what’s going on. It’s so beautiful.”
