The short answer
The Living Bread maps 1,115 Christian churches in California, across 20 cities and towns, from open data. A growing, verifiable directory, not a complete census, so the true number is higher.The churches of California
The traditions most recorded in the open data here include Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, and many more.
You are welcome here
Behind every number is a family. If you are looking for a church, or for God, you are welcome. Meet Jesus, or ask for prayer.
Churches in other states
Church directory from OpenStreetMap, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors. A growing directory, not a national census. We never invent totals.