Pastor Glenn Gibson was ordained on Sabbath, Jan. 6, at the West Covina Hills church. The ceremony included a homily by SCC President Larry Caviness. Tony Anobile, executive secretary of the Arizona Conference and previously senior pastor of the Eagle Rock church, with whom Gibson began his ministry, gave the call to the ministry.

Gerard Kiemeney, LA Metro Region director, welcomed Gibson to the ministry. After a prayer and laying of hands by commissioned and ordained ministers, the service culminated with Gibson's emotional acceptance of his call to ministry.

Gibson earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in theology with an emphasis in youth ministry from Andrews University. Following graduation, he taught Bible at Portland Adventist Academy in Oregon.

Two years later, he felt God calling him to ministry in a church, which brought him to Southern California, where he ministered to youth at Eagle Rock Church.

Gibson is currently the associate pastor of the West Covina Hills church while completing his Master of Divinity degree from Andrews University Theological Seminary.

Gibson and his wife, Melissa, have two sons, Garrett and Gavinn. Though he acknowledges that he has a passion for many things, including camping, cycling and spending time with his family, he affirmed, “My greatest passion is sharing my love for God and what Christ has done for me.”