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Rick Warren Goes Hollywood — Literally

The influential pastor's move to save souls in LA.

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By Gustavo Arellano • Apr 21, 2014 • 3m Listen

The Orange County Register isn't the only OC institution with eyes set on expanding into Los Angeles. Earlier this month, Rick Warren announced he'd be leasing the Hollywood Palladium for Sunday services. It's part of his push to expand his Saddleback Church outside its traditional suburban Orange County base to urban environments across the world. LA is not lacking in evangelical movements, so can Warren succeed in LA? And how will LA influence Warren?

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    Gustavo Arellano

    columnist, LA Times

    CultureNewsOrange County
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