Our History

Over Sixty Years of Ministry

Historical Highlights

1941 Summer, Clara Bush requested the So Cal district to investigate establishing a mission station to serve La Mesa, California. October, Mission Board extended a call to Pastor A.S. Lucas.

1942 January 18, initial church service at the American Legion Hall. September, a dance hall on La Mesa Blvd and Acacia St. purchased for $3,150 and converted into a chapel. October 18, first service in this building conducted.

1944 Current location on La Mesa Blvd is procured from the city of La Mesa.

1951 Groundbreaking and dedication for the first unit of the school building.

1958 Ken Lamb installed as principal–teacher of day school. September, school opened with two teachers, Ken Lamb and Eunice Elser, and 55 students.

1959 September 20, dedication of second education unit.

1967 Pastor Lucas retired.

1969 Pastor Arthur Puls installed.

1973 May 6, dedication of new education, fellowship, and administration facility.

1992 October, groundbreaking for the Preschool building for kindergarten, preschool, and adult ministries.

1993 Opened Preschool.

1997 Pastor Richard Burkey installed.

2005 Plans for a new “state of the art” school facility approved.