Ray Johnston

Pastor Author

Founding Senior Pastor | Bayside Church

Ray Johnston is the Senior Pastor of Bayside Church in Granite Bay, Ca. A 20-year veteran of both youth and adult ministry, he’s the founding pastor of Bayside Church, which has grown to over 20,000 in twenty years. A veteran pastor and visionary leader, Ray believes that the church is called to outreach, spiritual growth, and equipping our leaders. In addition to his tireless efforts at Bayside, Ray serves as president of Developing Effective Leaders and has authored four books, all of which contain his trademark wit and dynamic style. Ray also speaks frequently at conferences, leadership training events, family camps, and national youth events.

Mark Clark

Pastor Speaker Author

Global Senior Pastor | Bayside Granite Bay

Mark Clark founded Village Church, a multi-site church with locations in multiple cities across Canada and online around the world, that seeks to reach skeptics and challenge Christians. He is now the Global Senior Pastor at Bayside Church in California. He is the author of The Problem of Jesus (Zondervan, 2021) and The Problem of God (Zondervan, 2017) winner of the 2018 Word Award for Evangelism. His new book, The Problem of Life, was released in February 2025. He is also the host of the Mark Clark podcast. Mark has been the subject of several articles in Christianity Today and Outreach Magazine voted him one of the Top 26 Leaders to Watch. He has three beautiful daughters with his wife, Erin.

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Kevin Thompson

Author Speaker Pastor

Lead Pastor | Bayside Adventure

Global Married Life Pastor | Bayside Granite Bay

Brannon Shortt

Pastor Speaker Author

Lead Pastor | Bayside Folsom

Brannon is a pastor, rapper (Bshortt), candle maker, and community developer. Along with being a Pastor at Bayside Church, Brannon also sits on the board of directors for “Rise Academy Compton” and “The Hollywood Prayer Network”. Brannon’s greatest passions are communicating the message of Jesus, engaging culture, and all things creative. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Theological Studies from Bryan College and a Master’s Degree in Theological Studies from Gateway Seminary. Brannon, along with his wife Casey and dog Gizmo currently reside in Sacramento California. Go Dodgers!

Brian Hopkins

Pastor Speaker

Lead Pastor | Bayside Granite Bay

Brian has been pastoring and leading Churches for 30+ years. Originally a California native, Brian was born in Sacramento and grew up in the Northern California area— mostly in Willows. He has spent the majority of his life in Montana where he met his wife Danna (a Montana girl). Brian and Danna have been married for 23 years and they have 13 kids—ages 12 to 29. They have 9 girls and 4 boys, with 4 biological kids, 4 adopted from Ethiopia, and 5 adopted from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Curt Harlow

Pastor Speaker

Lead Pastor | Bayside Auburn

Before coming to Bayside, Curt spent almost three decades working with teens and 20 somethings as a missionary to college students. Curt communicates in a hilarious style that will make you laugh hard and then think even harder. Most of all, he will challenge you to find grace inspired ways to apply truth in everyday life. He has been married to Kelly, his graphic designer wife and partner in ministry, for 30 years and they have three children.

Jason Caine

Pastor Speaker

Lead Pastor | Bayside Blue Oaks

After feeling the call to ministry in his home town, Atlanta, Georgia, Jason embraced the lifelong call to ministry at 20 years old. He and his wife, Stephanie, have been married for nine years and are parents to twins, Joelle and Jason. He has a vision for the future and isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo to make things better and has a vision to see the Church on Earth reflect the unity and diversity that will be in heaven. Jason is passionate about embracing technology and seeing the church adapt and improve its reach on people.

Michael Metcalf

Pastor Speaker

Lead Pastor | Bayside El Dorado Hills

Michael is an outstanding leader with a passion for the church. He comes with an experienced background in leading organizations and multi-site churches at an executive level. Michael and his wife Michelle find great purpose in leading the church in a relatable way through transparency and authenticity. His inspiring style connects with the humanity of those who make up the church whilst simultaneously bringing an unrelenting vision of the sacrifice that allows us to live out and reflect the empowering grace of God. Michael and Michelle have been married for 25 years and have two sons, Charles and Chandler Metcalf. Charles, married to Abby, has 4 beautiful children Arlo Phoenix, Luna Rose, Jade October, and Blue Sunday, and is a Pastor at Transformation Church in Tulsa, OK.

Steve Bond

Pastor

Campus Pastor | Bayside Santa Rosa

Steve has been a catalyst for church growth for 45+ years. He helped launch a church movement in Chile which now consists of 25+ congregations, was Founding Pastor of the largest church in Northern Nevada and replanted a thriving international church in Costa Rica. Leading healthy teams and fostering kingdom expansion are Steve’s passions. Steve has been married to the love of his life, Pam, for 49 years. They have four adult children and nine grandchildren. Steve and Pam enjoy exploring new places and making new memories. Steve has a Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, a Master of Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

Tyler Swaney

Pastor Speaker

Campus Pastor | Bayside Orange County

As a Pastor at Bayside, Tyler gets to influence people to live loud for Jesus Christ. Originally from Southern California where he and his wife, Allie, first met, they now have two beautiful kids: Lucy and Jude. He graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries where he also played football. He then went on to get his Master’s in Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary. Tyler loves barbecue sauce with every meal, getting outside, and teaching people what the Bible is challenging them to do, be, and know.

Wesley Towne

Lead Pastor | Bayside Davis

Wesley lives in Davis, CA with his wife and chihuahua Lucy. He has planted two churches, both in university cities, and is thankful for the opportunity to pastor and invest in the next generation. Wesley is also the founder of Better Days, an organization seeking to bring hope, awareness, and education to all things mental health + suffering. Better Days helps people, churches and leaders understand the intersection between mental health + suffering, and following Jesus. In his downtime he writes and podcasts on mental health, runs, reads, and enjoys plant-based eating. Most importantly, Wesley is a follower of Jesus, loves people, and feels like God put him on earth to encourage and share hope.

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Scott Conner

Pastor

Executive Pastor | Bayside Church

Scott brings more than two decades of executive leadership experience, with a passion for building healthy organizations, developing leaders, and helping churches thrive. As Bayside’s Executive Pastor, he provides strategic leadership across Bayside’s campuses, ministries, and operations. Scott has played a key role in Bayside’s growth and expansion, helping strengthen the organization, develop effective teams, and create opportunities for more people to experience the hope of Jesus. Scott and his wife, Kimberly, have four children. They love spending time together outdoors, especially mountain biking and enjoying new adventures as a family.

Jim Holst

Pastor

Executive Director Church Planting

Jim brings more than 45 years of ministry experience and a passion for reaching people, developing leaders, and expanding the impact of the local church. Before joining Bayside, he served with Youth for Christ for 22 years. Over his 23 years at Bayside, Jim has held several key leadership roles, including Outreach Pastor and Senior Executive Pastor. He has helped lead local and global outreach initiatives, church planting efforts, and the launch of numerous Bayside campuses. Today, Jim serves on Bayside’s Directional Team, providing leadership and guidance for campus expansion and church planting. Jim and his wife, Sarah, have been married for 46 years and have three children and six grandchildren.

Jason Krogh

Pastor

Pastor of Men's, Business, and Stewardship Ministries

After a successful career in the technology industry, Jason felt God calling him to leave the corporate world and pursue full-time ministry. In 2012, he joined Bayside’s executive leadership team, bringing his business experience and passion for helping people grow in their faith. Over the years, Jason has served in several key leadership roles, including pastoring the men at Granite Bay and helping launch Bayside’s Blue Oaks campus in 2014. Today, Jason serves as Pastor of Men's, Business, and Stewardship Ministries, helping men grow as leaders, equipping business professionals to integrate their faith into their work, and encouraging biblical stewardship and generosity. He is passionate about helping people discover God's purpose for their lives and use their influence and resources to make an eternal difference. Jason and his wife, Renee, have been married for 30 years and have five children, two sons-in-law, and six grandchildren.