The Southern California Conference was established in 1901. It has a church membership of more than 40,000 and contains more than 150 congregations and more than 20 schools. Its diverse communities worship in about 30 languages and express a variety of cultures. It is also home to Camp Cedar Falls Conference Center, located in the San Bernardino Mountains and offering summer camps and retreats.

Daniel Ortega Brings His Passion for Youth Ministry to Southern California Conference
(También español) Youth ministry has always been part of the DNA of Daniel Ortega’s ministry. As a young person, Ortega found his passion for ministry when his local church empowered him to get involved. “I was a very shy kid,” he shared, “but through the process of them empowering me and giving me opportunities to serve, I just got excited about ministry.”
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SCC Welcomes Wayne Dunbar as New Associate Superintendent
(También español) After 32 years of experience in Adventist education, Wayne Dunbar comes to Southern California Conference (SCC) as associate superintendent.
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Southern Connect - April 2025
Ordinations in the SCC: Andy Zhang, Rolando Rivera and Sergio Caishpal
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