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.
| Name | Phone # | Home City | Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rev. Charles (Chuck) Bunnell | 818-430-2864 | Chatsworth, San Fernando Valley | charlesbunnell123@yahoo.com | Willing to travel |
| The Rev. Deborah Andersen | 626-233-3615 | San Gabriel | deborah95@me.com | |
| The Rev. Tom-Baughman-Collinge | 614-238-0859 | Norwalk | tacollinge@gmail.com | Need 4 to 6 weeks notice to adjust schedule |
| The Rev. David Berkedal | 909-519-0274 | La Verne | dberkedal@gmail.com | |
| The Rev. James Bullock | 951-781-6990 | Riverside | jamesmbullock@aol.com | One-way mileage from Riverside, full mileage from SLO |
| The Rev. Kenneth Caudill | 805-716-3312 | Thousand Oaks | kcaudill@pacbell.net | Mileage based on SLO San Luis Obispo |
| The Rev. Philip Demers | 626-848-6404 | Hacienda Heights | pdemers91745@gmail.com | Currently serving Monterey Park |
| The Rev. Ron Cox | 805-807-5257 | Newbury Park | ronald_f_cox@hotmail.com | |
| The Rev. Samuel Platts | (818) 497 5201 | Sylmar | pastorsamp@yahoo.com | |
| The Rev. Mark Winick | 909-224-9003 | Rancho Cucamunga | mew1062@yahoo.com | |
| The Rev. Lawrence (Larry) Eckholm | 323-404-4030 | South Pasadena | Arcadiarev@yahoo.com | |
| The Rev. Pernilla H Olsson | 310-634-3551 | Redondo Beach | pernillaholsson@hotmail.com | |
| The Rev. Kenneth Davis | 310-497-6675 | Los Angeles | gabbahjeep@gmail.com | Need at least 1 week notice in advance. |
| The Rev. Dawn Hass | 779-201-0571 | Los Angeles County | pastordawnh@gmail.com | |
| The Rev. Doris Nolan | 717-903-7070 | Simi Valley | pastordoris@gmail.com | Willing to drive 1 hr |
| The Rev. Marc Mohr | 805-304-1367 | San Fernando Valley | marcmougeotmohr@gmail.com | |
| The Rev. Dale Krumland | 310-613-6574 | Torrance | dkrumland9@gmail.com | |
| The Rev. Laurie Arroyo | 562-212-8836 | Long Beach | lauriethere@msn.com | |
| The Rev. Scott Fielder | 714-310-8353 | Long Beach | sfielder001@gmail.com | Willing to drive as far as Valencia |
| The Rev. Steve Beckham | 805-651-0530 | Cypress | sbeckham53@gmail.com | |
| Mr. Aaron Tidwell | 562-413-7537 | Downey | aaron.bridgebuilder@gmail.com | Preaching only----No Sacraments |
| Deacon Nancy Ackerman | 818-434-4264 | Glendale | nancyjackerman@gmail.com | Very limited availability. |
| Deacon Tempie Beaman | 323-376-7597 | Los Angeles | deaconbeaman@gmail.com | Preaching only----No Sacraments |
| Mr. Ron Nelson | 562-430-1224 | Long Beach | abueloron@aol.com | Preaching only----No Sacraments |
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.