Our History & Beliefs

Pastor Alex’s journey in Orlando began years earlier, as he negotiated large real estate deals in a downtown bank high-rise. These experiences shifted his perspective on the business community and its need for a personal relationship with Christ. In the 1970s, Alex began leading a small group of students from Calvary Assembly. That small gathering, known as “The Rock House,” quickly grew from a handful to hundreds, and pastors and leaders were raised up to impact the world. From the late 70s through the early 80s, Alex led the Jesus Festivals, drawing thousands to a 172-acre pasture near Disney World, where people came to receive Christ and experience transformation.

In 1987, Alex accepted the role of Lead Pastor at Calvary Assembly, where he served for nearly nine years. Under his leadership, the church grew exponentially, and a building was constructed to seat up to 6,000 people in a single service.

Church In The Son began on Palm Sunday, 1990, with its very first service held at the Orlando Museum of Art. To our amazement, over 250 people attended that first Sunday. Our founder and Lead Pastor, Alex Clattenburg, had a vision to create a church where the Holy Spirit would be free to work in the lives of people, where worship could be experienced freely, and where people could move beyond traditional formality. With no backing from any organization, but fueled by prayer and obedience, we stepped out in faith, believing for God to do something great—and He did!

From the beginning, we’ve been passionate about reaching those far from God and sharing the love of Jesus. Through our ministries, we continue to see people from all backgrounds experience the power of the Holy Spirit and their lives transformed.On December 15th, 2024, Pastor Alex anointed Pastor Jonathan and Jackie D’Angelo as our new lead pastors, marking an exciting new chapter for Church in the Son.

We are so grateful to God for what he has done in and through our church family. The story of Church In The Son is still being written, and we can’t wait to see what God has in store for the future!

Our vision is: Loving God by experiencing a daily personal relationship with the Lord through living a life of obedience. Loving People by being connected in meaningful relationships and serving together in ministry. Affecting the World by giving to, praying for, and participating in community projects and world missions.

We live life Together. Small Groups are at the core of who we are. In a large church it is easy to get lost in the crowd–that’s why we meet in homes throughout the city. We live life Connected. Whether the weekly service, a small group, a class, or serving in ministry, everyone can get connected. Whatever your age, occupation, or nationality, there’s a place for you at Church In The Son.