Canyon Ridge Christian Church

Back in 1985, Las Vegas was just beginning to boom, and Gene Appel, then senior pastor of Central Christian Church, saw an opportunity to spread hope in the growing city. By 1990, it was clear one church couldn’t reach everyone, so the dream to plant a new church was born. Gene called Mike Breaux, a passionate leader who initially resisted the idea of moving to Vegas. But during a visit, while overlooking the city’s shimmering lights, Mike felt God’s call to bring hope to the struggling and lost in Las Vegas. Teaming up with Kevin Odor from Ohio, they embarked on this journey without a blueprint, driven by faith. They transformed racquetball courts into kids' classrooms and baptized people in an Olympic-sized pool. Despite challenges like truck breakdowns and makeshift setups, their determination never wavered. For the first five years, Canyon Ridge was a “setup and tear down” church, meeting in local gyms and schools. These early struggles forged a strong, resilient community. Over the years, Canyon Ridge became a beacon of hope, a place where people could belong before they believe. In 2018, Kevin passed the title of Lead Pastor to Drew Moore who shared the founding vision and has a mission to spark a movement of disciples who make disciples with too many generations to count. If you are looking for a community that will help you join in on what God is up to and help you take your next steps toward him, Canyon Ridge is the place for you.

God is up to something new in Las Vegas, and He wants you to be a part of it! Whatever stage of life you're in, Canyon Ridge Christian Church is a place to find a community that will help you discover your next step into what God is up to and join Him in bringing life in everything you do.