English Congregation
Everyone is Welcome
The minute you walk into our congregation, you’ll feel a sense of welcome. This is a place where you will be genuinely accepted and loved. Come ready for a warm hug and for a special welcome song during the service. Our community of about 100 people will make you feel like you’re part of the family.
Sunday Schedule
Sunday School (for adults and children) 9:30 am
Worship 10:45 am
Our Church Mission
Our purpose is to glorify God by introducing people to Jesus and teaching them to become totally committed followers of Christ. Our ultimate goal is to encourage individuals to know Christ, grow in Christ, serve Christ, and share Christ.
Join Us for a Sunday Service
- Traditional worship
Our choir and pianist lead us in singing hymns and the doxology. We also recite the Lord’s prayer together. - Conservative theology
We preach timeless, biblical truths. Our messages are simple and practical. - Casual attire
No need to get dressed up in anything formal. We want everyone to be comfortable. - Ample parking
You’ll find plenty of parking spaces in the lot behind our church building.
Fellowship
On the fourth Wednesday of every month at 6:00pm, we gather together for a potluck dinner and Bible study in our Meeting Room.
Church Staff
Reverend Jay Stevans
Sr. Pastor
Jay Stevans has been in full-time, vocational ministry for over fifty years, working both as a senior pastor and in staff roles. His entire pastoral ministry has been broad-based leadership in the local church. Jay is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and Pacific College. He also holds a masters degree from Fresno State University.
Over the years Jay has spoken to churches and civic organizations and has served on many boards. He has taught at the California Graduate School of Theology, served as a seminar leader for different organizations, and ministered in China. For twenty years he was a teaching leader for the International Center of Learning. During the last fifteen years he has taught seminars on evangelism. His philosophy of outreach is that every believer has a sphere of influence in which to share the message of Jesus Christ. There are neighbors, friends, work and community acquaintances, and family members who must hear of and see Christ alive in the believer.
Jay has been married for sixty years. He has three grown children and eight grandchildren.
Ruby Parks
Music Director
Lisa George
Administrative Assistant
Nona George
Facilities
American Baptist Churches of the Central Pacific Coast
We are proud to be a member of ABCCPC. The churches in ABCCPC are joined together in a covenant partnership to encourage, empower, and equip one another to discover and fulfill their unique mission in their communities, and around the world.