First United Methodist Church of EscondidoContact: 341 S. Kalmia St, Escondido 760-745-5100 www.fumcescondido.orgMembership: 500 (Attendance: 250)Pastor: Lisa PerryAge: 45Born: PowayFormation: California State University-Fullerton; Iliff School of Theology, Denver, CO Years Ordained: 10San Diego Reader: Why did you …
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WAV College ChurchContact: 4875 Viewridge Ave., San Diego 510-917-2093 www.wavcollege.churchMembership: 110Pastor: John KoAge: 47Born: Olney, MDFormation: University of California-Berkeley; Biola University, La MiradaYears in Full-time Ministry: 7San Diego Reader: What is your favorite subject on …
Unity San DiegoContact: 3770 Altadena Ave, San Diego 619-280-2501 www.unitysandiego.org Membership: 110Pastor: Karla LightnerAge: 67Born: Evanston, ILFormation: Unity Urban Ministerial School, Detroit, MIYears Ordained: 4San Diego Reader: Why did you become a minister?Pastor Karla Lightner: …
City View ChurchContact: 8404 Phyllis Pl., San Diego 858-560-1870 www.cityviewsd.comMembership: Four 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship services: English, 160; Ethiopian, 35; Swahili, 35; Spanish, 30Pastor: Chris Soto Age: 53Born: San FranciscoFormation: Bethany University, Santa Cruz Years Ordained: 30San …
Hope ChurchContact: 5651 Water St. La Mesa 619-922-1547 www.hopechurchsandiego.comAttendance: 125-150Pastor: Sean BeaudoinAge: 44 Born: San Diego Formation: 8 years in county, state, and federal prison as a six-time convicted felon; Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA; Gateway Seminary, Mill Valley; …
Mission Valley Christian FellowshipContact: 6536 Estrella Ave., San Diego 619-683-7729 www.mvcf.comMembership: 175 Pastor: Robert CobbAge: 50Born: La MesaFormation: Bible Study at Mission Valley Fellowship Years Ordained: 25San Diego Reader: What is your favorite subject on which to preach?Pastor …
Missiongathering San DiegoContact: 8693 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa 619-354-3993 www.missiongatheringsd.orgDenomination: Disciples of ChristMembership: 85 (Attendance: 30-40)Pastor: Braeden StorkersenAge: 30Born: Fullerton Formation: Antioch Bible College, Temecula; Meadville Lombard Theological School, Chicago; Harvard Divinity School, Cambridge, MA; Claremont …
Christ Episcopal Church & Day SchoolContact: 1114 Ninth St., Coronado 619-435-4561 www.christchurchcoronado.orgMembership: 400 Pastor: Mother Regan M. SchutzAge: 45Born: Eugene, ORFormation: Jesuit High School, Portland, OR; University of Colorado, Boulder; University of the South-The School of Theology, …
First Unitarian Universalist Church of San DiegoContact: Hillcrest Campus—4190 Front St., San Diego; South Bay Campus—970 Broadway, Ste. 104, Chula Vista www.firstuusandiego.orgMembership: 500Lead Minister: Justine SullivanAge: 61Born: Boston, MA Formation: Boston University; Simmons College-School for Social Work, …