Bishop Grant Hagiya intends to appoint the following pastors as of July 1, 2021:

Rev. James Powell as the new Lead Pastor for St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Newbury Park effective July 1, 2021. Rev. Powell is completing his six year term as the North District Superintendent. Rev. Powell will succeed the Rev. Stanley Ferguson who will be entering retired relationship with the California-Pacific Conference as of June 30, 2021.

Rev. Dr. Amy Aitken to the position of new Lead Pastor for the First United Methodist Church of Pasadena. Rev. Aitken succeeds the Rev. Sandra Olewine who will move to the role of South District Superintendent.

Rev. F. Karl Stuckenberg to the position of new Lead Pastor for St. Andrews by the Sea United Methodist Church in San Clemente. Rev. Stuckenberg succeeds the Rev. Eric Smith who will enter the retired relationship with the California-Pacific Conference as of June 30, 2021.

As “The Call Continues” to move forward in ministry, each week pastors who are confirmed to new appointments will be announced to the Conference as a whole. Let us hold every congregation in prayer as the body of Christ rises again!