(The Christian Post) Pastor Mike McClure of Calvary Chapel San Jose, who is facing fines of at least $350,000 and now a lawsuit for holding indoor services since May 31 in violation of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s restrictions on churches during the COVID-19 pandemic, says he’s “called to preach the Gospel.”
Acknowledging the fines and legal challenge, McClure told his congregation on Sunday, “There are people who are accusing us that we are trying to kill people, that we don’t care about people. That’s the farthest thing from the truth.”
About 600 people have been attending services in a space that has the capacity to hold 1,900 people, while the county limits indoor gatherings to 100 people.