CONFERENCE NEWS

On January 17, 2026 , the Federation of Adventist Youth (FEJA) —a youth ministry of the Central California Conference (CCC) serving Hispanic churches —held a successful leadership and planning meeting at the Central California Conference offices, bringing together leaders from across the conference territory. The event gathered 97 participants representing 34 Hispanic congregations . The meeting brought together Adult Youth Ministry (AY) Directors and their leadership teams

Central California Conference is pleased to announce that Melanie Rivera has accepted the call to serve as Manager of Sonora Community Estates, following action taken by the Executive Committee last month. Her appointment will become effective on February 8, 2026. Melanie Rivera brings more than 27 years of administrative experience, including 15 years in executive leadership, with extensive expertise in financial management, operations, human resources, compliance, and prope

Central California Conference acknowledges that the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists has extended a call to Justin Kim to serve as Assistant Secretary of the Ministerial Association, effective February 16, 2026. In this role, Justin will support the work for the world church while also collaborating on GC-wide initiatives such as 10 Days of Prayer, One Voice 2027, and other global ministerial and evangelistic efforts, including various media ministry projects. Jus

WAWONA, Calif. — High school students from across the Central California Conference gathered at Camp Wawona Jan. 16–18 for Teen Bible Academy’s Study Weekend, setting aside the distractions of everyday life to deepen their relationship with God through Scripture, worship and community. Teen Bible Academy was founded in 2003 by Pastor Steve Hamilton while serving as a youth pastor in Bakersfield. Sensing a growing need for intentional spiritual formation among teens, Hamilton

Central California Conference is pleased to announce that on January 25, 2026, the Executive Committee extended a call to Erik R. Borges to serve as Interim Vice President for Education, effective January 26, 2026. Mr. Borges has accepted this call and has begun his service in this role. This interim appointment is for a one-year term, during which the conference will continue to seek God’s guidance and move forward in prayer, trusting His leadership for the future of our edu

CLOVIS, Calif. — The Central California Conference announced that on December 14, 2025, the Executive Committee has voted Daniel Gouveia as the new Ministerial Director. He will officially begin his new role on January 15, 2026. We had the opportunity to speak with Pastor Gouveia about his faith journey and vision for supporting pastors across our conference. Following God's Call Pastor Gouveia was born into a young Adventist family in Portugal. His recently baptized parents

For decades, compassion has been more than a calling for the members of Oakdale Adventist Church—it has been a way of life. At the heart of that ministry is Roger Renslow, whose long-standing commitment, alongside a dedicated team of church members, has shaped a homeless outreach that continues to transform lives across the community. Renslow has been involved in homeless ministry since the mid-1980s. What began with simple acts—feeding individuals along the river from the ba

The Maranatha Seventh-day Adventist Company gathered in joyful worship as new believers publicly declared their faith through baptism, led by Pastor Gomez. The service marked a meaningful milestone not only for those entering the waters, but for the entire faith community that has walked alongside them in prayer, study and encouragement. Family members, friends and church leaders witnessed each baptism as a testimony of God’s transforming grace and a commitment to follow Jesu

MONTEREY, Calif. — Two individuals were baptized at the Monterey Peninsula Church on Sabbath following the church’s Christmas Cantata, publicly affirming their decision to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. The baptisms took place in the church baptistry immediately after the musical program and were part of the ongoing spiritual impact of the church’s Pentecost 2025 evangelism initiative. Church leaders attributed the decision to the collective efforts of members

It is with deep sorrow, yet with gratitude for a life faithfully devoted to God’s service, that the Central California Conference announces the passing of Pastor Roland Keith Mulligan on January 9, 2026. Pastor Mulligan began his ministry in the early 1960s and dedicated more than five decades of his life to gospel service, faithfully serving the Seventh-day Adventist Church with humility and a shepherd’s heart. Throughout his pastoral career, he served congregations in South

Central California Conference is pleased to announce that on December 14, 2025, the Executive Committee voted to extend a call to Leah Page to serve as Associate Pastor (Part-Time, Locally Funded) for the Templeton Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church, effective January 1, 2026. Leah Page brings a strong background in pastoral ministry, chaplaincy, children’s ministries, worship coordination, and community outreach. Her experience includes serving as a chaplain with Adventist H

Central California Conference is pleased to announce that on December 14, 2025, the Executive Committee voted to extend a call to Daniel Gouveia to serve as the new Ministerial Director, effective January 15, 2026. Daniel Gouveia has served in full-time pastoral ministry for 21 years, fulfilling leadership roles including Senior Pastor at the Fresno Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, Area President, district pastor, devangelist, youth leader, and digital evangelism pioneer

DINUBA, Calif. — Dinuba Junior Academy marked its third consecutive year of participation in the City of Dinuba Christmas Electrical Parade on Saturday, Dec. 6, joining hundreds of community members for an evening of celebration and holiday cheer. Students, staff and families represented the school with a festively decorated float, greeting spectators along the downtown parade route. School leaders said the annual event has become an important opportunity for the academy to c

DINUBA, Calif. — Students from Dinuba Junior Academy have been making a meaningful impact in their community through an ongoing partnership with the Dinuba Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church, volunteering twice a month at the church’s Food Bank outreach. Since the partnership began last year, students have helped prepare, sort and distribute food baskets to local families in need. While some students initially expressed hesitation about participating, the outreach has grown

The Central California Conference recently welcomed Pastor Aster Bruce as the new minister of Bakersfield Southside Adventist Church, where he officially began his pastoral duties with an installation service on October 18, 2024. Pastor Bruce brings over two decades of ordained ministry experience to his new congregation, having served in diverse roles across three continents. His extensive background includes 16 years of pastoral work in the North England Conference of the B

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — The Mountain View Japanese Seventh-day Adventist Church welcomed students, families and staff from Saniku Gakuin Santa Clara Japanese School on Oct. 18, 2025, for a special “Saniku Day” Sabbath worship celebrating faith, testimony and spiritual growth. Saniku Gakuin, which serves more than 360 students—most from non-Adventist homes—was represented by nearly 60 fourth-grade students, along with their siblings and parents, who joined the congregation for

WATERFORD, Calif. — Members of the Waterford Warriors Pathfinder Club led a special Pathfinder Sabbath worship service at the Waterford Seventh-day Adventist Church on Nov. 15, highlighting youth leadership, service and faith-based engagement. Pathfinders participated throughout the worship service, including music, Scripture reading and prayer, and shared highlights from their activities and accomplishments during the year. Church leaders said the service reflected the club’

VISALIA, Calif. — Members of the Visalia Pioneers and Visalia Ark Guardians Pathfinder clubs represented the Central California Conference during the 79th Annual Candy Cane Lane Parade on Dec. 1, participating in one of the city’s longest-running holiday traditions. Led by the Visalia Pioneers Drum Corps, the Pathfinders marched through downtown Visalia, engaging spectators with music and coordinated movement. The clubs’ participation highlighted youth involvement in communit

CLOVIS, Calif. — After returning from a year and half overseas mission work, Bob Clayton of Clovis Adventist Church found himself praying for direction. Though he had moved back to California to be closer to his son and family, he sensed that God still had a ministry for him—he just didn’t know what it was yet. So, he began walking through the community, praying and listening for God’s leading. One afternoon near Fresno State University, Bob encountered a woman sitting at a t

FRESNO, Calif. — On Nov. 26, 2025, the Central California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists installed a new exterior sign at its headquarters, replacing the previous sign that had served the campus for nearly 30 years. Over time, the old structure had deteriorated, with rotting materials and several letters falling off, making replacement necessary to ensure a reliable and presentable appearance. The new sign reflects the updated branding guidelines of the General Conferen