The Southwest California Synod provides this list of available supply preachers as a service to congregations and pastors. This list is revised regularly and includes the names, contact information and preferred conferences for supply preachers. If you are a rostered leader and wish to add or remove your name from this list, or update your information, please contact the Office of the Bishop at admin@socalsynod.org.

Compensation

Compensation to visiting pastors is the responsibility of the host congregation. Per the 2024 Rostered Leaders FAIR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS WORKBOOK, congregations should consider the following to be a guideline in compensating supply pastors:

Congregations should consider the following to be a guideline in compensating supply pastors:

• One Service of Worship $270

• Two Services of Worship (same day) $330

• Preparing for and Teaching Bible Class/Adult Forum $130

• In addition, mileage should be reimbursed at the same rate as documented under REIMBURSEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL EXPENSES.
  Example: A supply pastor serving at a Saturday evening worship service and two Sunday morning worship services should receive $270 + $330 = $600 + travel

• Supply pastors should be paid on the day they provide the service.