La Sierra University Church - Youth Room

October 23, 2024, 9 am to Noon. Lunch Provided

By pastors for pastors. Our theme is community and culture. Engaging culture in relevant and faithful ways. Creating viable and sustainable community connections. Eight powerful Ted Talk style presentations, each followed by thoughtful breakout discussions at your tables. This is a space to learn, share and grow together as we strengthen our calling and our community.
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MEET THE SPEAKERS

Joseph Santos

Worship Leader
Calimesa, Young Adult Pastor

Melinda Mauia

Word & Prayer
New Hope Samoan and Santa Ana District, Pastor

Tim Gillespie

 Church meets culture.
Lead Pastor at Crosswalk. Tim will share insights on how to engage culture with the gospel in a post-pandemic world and polarized political landscape.

Rochelle Webster

Beautiful diversity.
Lead Pastor at Paradise Valley. Rochelle will be sharing a "One church, Multi-Cultural Small Group" model, focusing on creating a welcoming space for everyone to belong.

Ben Amoah

Ministering to Gen-Z.
Youth Pastor at La Sierra University. Ben will offer his insights on how to effectively engage and connect with Gen-Z, sharing key perspectives for building meaningful relationships with this generation.

David Hernandez

Summer Worship Nights. 
Youth Pastor at Escondido. David will share how the worship nights at Escondido have fostered connection, collaboration, and cultural engagement to bring an impact to his church and community. 

Jerrold Thompson

Dream Academy. 
Sole Pastor at San Bernardino Community. Jerrold will discuss the impact of an after-school program and explore other practical ways your church can make a meaningful difference in the community. 

Linda Mendez

UReach.
Outreach Pastor at Loma Linda University.  Linda will present on how to effectively utilize resources, create strong partnerships, and build sustainability in your community outreach efforts. 

Jose Garcia

What I learned as a pastor and city council member. 
District Pastor for Fallbrook Spanish and Oceanside Spanish. Jose will share his experience in engaging with civil government and building meaningful connections within your community. 

London Lee

SALT 
Sole Pastor at Clairemont. London will be speaking on ways you can partner with area churches and other non-profits to take your homeless ministry to the next level. From unhoused to a new life!