Pastor Ché Ahn Joins California Governor's Race after Prophetic Moment with God

Abby Trivett : Aug 5, 2025
Charisma News

"...I felt God speak to my heart in a way that I've come to recognize over 52 years of walking with Him: an invitation to lay down what's familiar and step into something far greater than myself." -Pastor Ché Ahn of Harvest Rock Church

[Charisma News] Pastor Ché Ahn of Harvest Rock Church in Pasadena has made a shocking and profound decision by stepping into the California governor's race. (Screengrab image: via Ché Ahn Media)

On his campaign website, Ahn recounts the prophetic moment that took place at 2:30 a.m. which led to this monumental decision.

"There are moments in life when the direction you're headed is suddenly interrupted—not by ambition, but by a quiet clarity that can only be described as a call," Ahn writes. " In the early morning hours of April 28, 2025, I sensed that kind of moment. At 2:30 a.m., I felt God speak to my heart in a way that I've come to recognize over 52 years of walking with Him: an invitation to lay down what's familiar and step into something far greater than myself."

He further noted that becoming governor of California was "not part of my personal plan." However, Ahn says that through prayer, the counsel of others and public and private confirmations, he knew this was the route God was calling him toward.

Pray for Ahn as he embarks on this new venture seeking to be a light to a very dark world. Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.