The following appointments and assignments are listed in reverse chronological order based upon their announcement to the conference. Appointments are effective July 1, 2026 unless otherwise stated.
Rev. Lori Doyle as associate pastor to Korean UMC of San Diego
Bishop Escobedo-Frank appointed Rev. Lori Doyle as associate pastor at ¼ time to Korean UMC of San Diego, Abundant Life Community (English Ministry), in the South District as of January 1, 2026. She is serving in retirement.
Pastor Ayodele Ode as pastor to University UMC of Redlands and Banning UMC
Bishop Escobedo-Frank appointed Pastor Ayodele Ode as pastor at ½ time to University UMC of Redlands and as interim pastor at ½ time to Banning UMC in the East District as of January 1, 2026.
Ms. Kiana Jean Hertogh-Nicholson as pastor to West Los Angeles UMC
Bishop Escobedo-Frank intends to appoint Pastor Kiana Jean Hertogh-Nicholson as pastor to West Los Angeles UMC in the West District as of January 1, 2026. The Rev. Keith P. Inouye will enter the retirement relationship in the California-Nevada Conference as of December 31, 2026.
Ms. Hanna Jang as lay person assigned to Ojai UMC
Bishop Escobedo-Frank intends to assign Ms. Hanna Jang as lay person assigned at ¾ time to Ojai UMC in the North District as of January 1, 2026.
Rev. Bomi Kim as pastor to Shepherd of the Hills UMC of Monterey Park
Bishop Escobedo-Frank intends to appoint The Rev. Bomi Kim as pastor to Shepherd of the Hills UMC of Monterey Park in the East District as of January 1, 2026. The Rev. John Wen-Pin Wang will return to the retired relationship as of January 1, 2026.
