CCA is a growing financial and political grift and modern-day Music Man style con largely still centered in California. CCA is also a threat to democracy as CCA pastors believe they “can contend politically as religious leaders in the public square,” violating the Johnson Amendment which forbids politicking in houses of worship. As tithing churches, CCA churches seek funds from wealthier members of communities to continue their grift woven within private ministries that many of the pastors create and the pyramid scheme that over time the lead CCA pastor becomes authoritative with little to no oversight.

Awaken has become a hotbed for San Diego’s Christofascist scene. It’s a regular stop for some of America’s biggest right wing mouthpieces including Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, Sean Feucht and Clay Clark’s “Reawaken America” tour featuring Michael Flynn, Roger Stone and Eric Trump. The church is also in bed with Charlie Kirk and TPUSA Faith…Their culture war push has seen founders, pastors and congregants involved in actions at San Diego city council meetings, School Boards, anti LGBTQ protests—and at the January 6th, 2021 Capitol Riot….