James G. Lee Jr. Retires After 48 Years of Ministry
As with many people who find themselves working in administrative roles in a conference, James G. Lee’s ministry began in the field as a pastor. However,...
Velino A. Salazar Retires: Looking Back on 47 Years of Ministry
“I didn’t want to be a pastor.” Growing up as a “pastor’s kid,” watching his father in church administration, Velino A. Salazar wasn’t unaware...
Southern California Fires: An Outpouring of Support & Blessings Amid Tragedy
This January, extreme Santa Ana winds fueled destructive wildfires across Los Angeles County, devastating communities and displacing thousands. Members and friends in the Southern California Conference (SCC) rallied together for relief efforts, with local churches providing shelter, goods, and financial aid. Volunteers, organizations, and unexpected partners joined in, demonstrating compassion and resilience in the face of crisis.
SCC Hosts Grand Opening for New Media Production Studio
In December, the Southern California Conference (SCC) held a grand opening for its new media production studio—a moment that had been in the making since...
My Kids Decided to Follow Jesus!
Every parent lives for moments when their kids make them proud. For Donavan Childs, pastor at Ephesus church, that moment came on the first Sabbath of the...
Oliver Enriquez Is Ordained
Oliver Enriquez was born and raised in Cancun, Mexico in a ministerial home. Although his father was not a pastor, he was an Adventist professor for almost...
Adventurer Leadership Training Emphasizes the Theme “Walk by Faith”
On a vibrant Sunday in October, Southern California Conference (SCC) youth ministries hosted an impactful Adventurer leadership training event at White...
Annual Fall GLAR Gala Returns With More Than 200 Attendees
The Greater Los Angeles Region (GLAR) Fall Gala was held at the Renaissance Hotel in Los Angeles last year, with more than 200 people in attendance....
A Century of Grace: Vallejo Drive Church Celebrates 100 Years of Ministry
Pastors who served at the church from the 1970s to the present pose for a picture. One hundred years is a remarkable milestone—whether it marks the health...
SCC Welcomes Lawrence S. Dorsey II as New Greater Los Angeles Region Director
After more than two decades of ministry, Lawrence S. Dorsey II steps into a new role as the Greater Los Angeles Region (GLAR) director for the Southern...
SCC Welcomes Brett Poynter as New Los Angeles Metro Region Director
Brett Poynter’s pastoral journey began right here in the Southern California Conference (SCC) in 2001 as the youth and young adult pastor at the Temple...
SCC Welcomes Branden Stoltz as New West Region Director
Branden Stoltz was on sabbatical when he learned he might be nominated for the West Region director position. “I was in the Redwoods at the time, and I...
