Pastoral Transition

FCCHB remains wholeheartedly committed to our mission of “Living the grace and purpose of Jesus together.”

As the Board continues to work through the transition process, FCCHB has not yet posted a pastoral position and is not currently accepting resumes. Once the new structure and the position is officially announced, application details will be made available.

PASTORAL TRANSITION UPDATES

UPDATE: Friday, April 24

On Thursday, April 24th, the church sent out an email regarding the celebration service of Pastor Scott Martin. Here are the details regarding the service for Sunday May 4th:

"We'll be holding one combined service at 10:00am (please note: there will be no 9:00am or 10:45am services that day). We anticipate our parking lot to fill quickly, but there is parking along Main St., Adams Ave, or 17th St., as well as Smith Elementary and Huntington Beach High School.
Here's what to expect for service:

  • Service at 10:00am (doors open at 9:30am)

  • Overflow venues (The Shed, The Commons, and The Chapel) will be open-please arrive early and sit close to together eliminate open spaces

  • Celebration in The Connection Center after the service with food, games, connection, and time to thank the Martin family in the center of campus

We'd love for you to join us as we come together to celebrate and honor Pastor Scott Martin and his family.

UPDATE: Monday, April 14

On Sunday, April 13th, the Board of Overseers conducted open congregation meetings after both Sunday Services. The board shared the following details with those who attended:

  • The Board reviewed the current progress and outlined the next steps in the transition process. For reference, see slide 8 in the PowerPoint.

  • We are currently in step three, which focuses on determining the future organizational structure. At this stage, the Board is evaluating two potential models: a single lead pastor structure or a shared structure, which involves multiple individuals sharing decision-making and leadership responsibilities.

  • Upcoming Milestone Dates:

    • May 31st – finalize the organization structure

    • June 20th – develop a position profile(s)

    • June 30th – finalize search committee

    • July 1st – begin candidate search

UPDATE: Monday, April 7

On Sunday, April 13th, the Board of Overseers will hold brief meetings after both the 1st and 2nd services in The Commons. Each meeting, approximately 15 minutes long, will provide the latest updates on the pastoral transition. All are welcome to attend.

UPDATE: Monday, March 17

The board conducted open congregation meetings after the 1st and 2nd Sunday Services on March 16th. The board shared the following details with those who attended:

  • An Interim Pastoral Team consisting of Bonnie Worthen, Jericho Rhoten, John Paul, Stephen Pate, and Jordan Tenacé will run the day-to-day operations and ministries of FCC.

  • An Advisory Team made up of the following board members: Bruce Bartels, Jerrod Bonner, Dylana Cavaness, and Kristin Galardo, will meet regularly with the Interim Pastoral Team.

  • During this transition period, the teaching schedule will have Stephen speak three times a month and Jericho once a month. Stephen and Jericho will also bring in guest speakers as needed.

UPDATE: Tuesday, March 4

On Sunday, March 16th, after both services, the Board of Overseers will host meetings after the 1st and 2nd services in The Commons. These meetings are open to anyone interested in attending.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Sunday, March 2

On Sunday, March 2nd, Scott shared with the church his decision to resign as Lead Pastor of FCCHB. If you missed the announcement, click here to watch his statements.

We have immense love and gratitude for Pastor Scott and his family, who will always hold a special place in the FCC family. Pastor Scott's leadership has been a true blessing, guiding our church community to live more fully in the grace and purpose of Jesus and helping us draw near to God in every season. This transition, while bittersweet, is embraced with faith and optimism, trusting that it will serve to further God’s kingdom and bring new opportunities for growth and impact—for both the church and the Martin family.