Peoples Church

Peoples Church is a nondenominational megachurch in Fresno, California. The church is led by interim pastor Doug Holck, as the church looks to hire a new head pastor after the retirement of GL Johnson. The church campus is home to Fresno Christian Schools, a private school attended by students in grades K-12.

On Sunday, June 3, 2007, Pastor Johnson announced during the three morning services his intention to tenure his resignation in the Spring of 2008. He said the timeliness of his decision was based upon his 80th birthday and his 45th anniversary as leader of the Peoples Church congregation. Pastor Johnson retired in late February 2008, and the pastoral search committee is currently looking for a new Senior Pastor. During the transition phase Pastor Doug Holck is the Interim Senior Pastor and Rev. Ron McManus will be preaching on Sundays.

History

Peoples Church was founded in 1954, by several families disenchanted by the state of churches in the Fresno area. The founding pastor, Rev. Guy A. Davidson, lead the congregation of about 200 in their first building, converted turkey houses.

In 1964, Pastor GL Johnson replaced Davidson as head pastor. Under Johnson's leadership the church grew into a 2000-seat sanctuary in 1977 at the church's current location at Cedar and Herndon Avenues. Since moving to the Herndon campus the church has added two Sunday school buildings, a youth building, gym, and most recently the GL Johnson Chapel.

Peoples Church Staff

*Senior Pastor: Pending, Pastor Doug Holck is the interim Head Pastor
*Executive Pastor/Minister through Music: Doug Holck
*Associate Pastor: Terry Townsend
*Associate Pastor: Ron Blalack

External links

* [http://www.peopleschurch.org/ Peoples Church]
* [http://360oasis.com Oasis High School Department]