StoneBridge’s former youth director amicably resigned in June. By July a search team was ratified by StoneBridge’s Elder Board. The team consists of Katie Curtis (youth), Elder Danielle Davis (chair), Jennifer Laing (parent), and Elder Andy Thompson (youth leader). The team met once in July, quickly established the job description, and began publicizing the position. By August the team had received 25 applications, started the vetting process, and began scheduling initial interviews by Zoom. Over 40 resumes were received and vetted.

At this time, the Search Team in partnership with the Personnel Team is excited to introduce

StoneBridge’s new Director of Youth and Families - Ryan Joslin.

Before attending College of the Canyons and graduating from Cal Poly SLO in 2016, Ryan grew up in Simi Valley and attended Simi Valley High School. After graduating from Cal Poly, Ryan worked for Front Porch, (a ministry of Santa Barbara Presbytery) and for First Presbyterian, SLO, as a part-time youth director. At this time, he also began dating Sarah - his future wife. Ryan began his Master's of Divinity program at Yale Divinity School in the Fall of 2018. Soon after, Ryan and Sarah were married in December that same year. After graduating this past spring, Ryan and Sarah moved back to California and now Ryan is incredibly excited to be working at StoneBridge Community Church. Up through high school, Ryan played baseball and is a die-hard, Dodger fan! Ryan also follows the L.A. Lakers and Kings. Whether it be camping, surfing, skiing, or hiking, Ryan and Sarah love to spend time outdoors. Ryan enjoys talking theology and philosophy and continually challenges himself to dig deeper into the mystery of God. He looks forward to finding ways to build community shaped by God's love and hope.

Ryan started on Tuesday, October 12th.

You matter to StoneBridge! And it’s God’s desire for every believer to have a church home in which you sprout roots and grow in faith. Join Pastors Jon & Jonathan for three informal and informative afternoons where you can meet others who are on a similar spiritual journey as yours; learn about StoneBridge’s core beliefs and values; ask and find answers to your questions; and if you choose, become a member of our church family. Free childcare available. Lunch will be served. To let us know you’ll be attending, please click here. 

Mark your calendars for an all-church Halloween Party! On Saturday, October 30th, come in costume to the 5:30 service and stay afterward for hot dogs & churros, games, and of course, candy! 
If you would be interested in helping set up or run games for the event, click here.