Scott Simmerok
Summary
Mission-oriented Lead Pastor focused on orchestrating life-change through Bible-based Christ-centered preaching, building a "humble, hungry, and smart" staff, and creating spiritual formation pathways where Jesus transforms lives. More than 21 years experience pastoring a multi-generational, multi-culture church that includes Spanish and Vietnamese congregations. Coaching staff, coaching couples, and coaching leaders to take next steps in the life they are craving.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
LEAD PASTOR
Church On The Hill
03.2005 - Current
Transitioned traditional church to modern style up to 650
Trained teaching team for topical and expository series
Achiever Christian School (PreK-8th) up to 250 students
Developed staff of 45 (church and school)
Originated sermon-based small group discipleship
Spanish church of 100+ and Vietnamese Church of 70+
PASTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRIES
Church On The Hill
09.2002 - 03.2005
Developed middle school, high school and college
Rebuilt MS/HS ministry from 17 to 100+ in 2 years
Executive team planning and preaching
Recruited and trained staff/volunteer team of 15
PASTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRIES
Grace Church Of La Verne
03.1994 - 09.2002
Developed a new Young Life Church Partnership
Supervised Middle School and High School Ministries.
Grew from 6 students in a living room to 100 students
Preached for the main worship service a few times a year.
Education
Master of Divinity - Christian Formation And Discipleship
FULLER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Pasadena, CA06.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies And Christian Ministries
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05.1993
Skills
- Teaching team model of "Hurt, Help, Hope"
- Unique (pre) marriage coaching program
- Collaborative staff based on "The Ideal Team Player"
- Annual Strategizing and goal setting for growth
Accomplishments
VALUES
- Crowded Heaven - Prioritizing those beyond our walls
- Tattered Bibles - Wearing out Bibles together
- Rooted Family - Being fully known and fully loved
- Bended Knee - Infusing prayer in all we do
- Tangible Hope - Loving in practical ways
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Venture Church Network, (Conservative Baptist Churches)
Nor Cal-Nevada member 2008-2014 and 2022-present
- Re-established a goal oriented and relational network of 119 churches
- Planning and guest speaking for annual retreats
- Providing encouragement and coaching for local pastors
Global Leadership Network - Chicago, IL
Premiere Host Site and Council of Church member
2005-present
- Summit Point Leader for annual city-wide Summit
- Grew annual church and marketplace guests from 100 to 750
- Council of Churches member to guide Summit planning
SAMPLE TEACHING VIDEOS
All teaching videos are available on
YouTube: Church on the Hill, San Jose
1. CHURCH REIMAGINED
Week 1, Our Mission
Link: youtube.com/watch?v=kG9WjLQxlac
2. WOVEN
Week 1, Expectations
Link: youtube.com/watch?v=f-nSabk7s8M
3. HEROES OF THE OLD TESTAMENT
Week 1, Othniel
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=PQNyhKX1u9g&list=PLgNZNA8xLKHKmaTPD4k6uIHlCPG8XEtF5
Timeline
LEAD PASTOR
Church On The Hill
03.2005 - Current
PASTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRIES
Church On The Hill
09.2002 - 03.2005
PASTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRIES
Grace Church Of La Verne
03.1994 - 09.2002
Master of Divinity - Christian Formation And Discipleship
FULLER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies And Christian Ministries
Azusa Pacific University
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