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.

NamePhone #Home CityEmailComments
The Rev. Deborah Andersen626-233-3615San Gabrieldeborah95@me.com
The Rev. Tom-Baughman-Collinge614-238-0859Norwalktacollinge@gmail.comNeed 4 to 6 weeks notice to adjust schedule
The Rev. David Berkedal909-519-0274La Vernedberkedal@gmail.com
The Rev. James Bullock951-781-6990Riversidejamesmbullock@aol.comOne-way mileage from Riverside, full mileage from SLO
The Rev. Kenneth Caudill805-716-3312Thousand Oakskcaudill@pacbell.netMileage based on SLO San Luis Obispo
The Rev. Philip Demers626-848-6404Hacienda Heightspdemers91745@gmail.comCurrently serving Monterey Park
The Rev. Ron Cox805-807-5257Newbury Parkronald_f_cox@hotmail.com
The Rev. Samuel Platts(818) 497 5201Sylmarpastorsamp@yahoo.com
The Rev. Lynn Enloe805-630-5782Camarilloprlenloe@aol.com
The Rev. Josh McGuffie509-293-0861Altadenajoshnickmc@gmail.com
The Rev. John W. Miller310-988-6576Los Angelesjohn4z2@yahoo.comSundays when available and schedule allows
The Rev. Mark Winick909-224-9003Rancho Cucamungamew1062@yahoo.com
The Rev. Dr. John J. Santoro219-263-9259Buena Parkjjsantoro@icloud.com
he Rev. Lawrence (Larry) Eckholm323-404-4030South PasadenaArcadiarev@yahoo.com
he Rev. Pernilla H Olsson310-634-3551Redondo Beachpernillaholsson@hotmail.com
Deacon Nancy Ackerman818-434-4264Glendalenancyjackerman@gmail.comVery limited availability.
The Rev. Kenneth Davis310-497-6675Los Angelesgabbahjeep@gmail.comNeed at least 1 week notice in advance.
The Rev. Dawn Hass779-201-0571Los Angeles Countypastordawnh@gmail.com
Mr. Aaron Tidwell562-413-7537Downeyaaron.bridgebuilder@gmail.comPreaching only----No Sacraments
Deacon Tempie Beaman323-376-7597Los Angelesdeaconbeaman@gmail.comPreaching only----No Sacraments
Mr. Ron Nelson562-430-1224Long Beachabueloron@aol.comPreaching only----No Sacraments

Compensation

Compensation to visiting pastors is the responsibility of the host congregation. Per the 2023 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 $260
Two Services of Worship (same day) $320
Preparing for and Teaching Bible Class/Adult Forum $125

In addition, mileage should be reimbursed at the same rate as documented under REIMBURSEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL EXPENSES, (beginning on page 3).

Example: A supply pastor serving at a Saturday evening worship service and two Sunday morning worship services should receive $260 + $320 = $580 + travel

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