How it all started...
In 1959 Dr. David Paynter, along with others from Simi Valley, felt a call from the Lord to begin prayer meetings in homes with the vision of starting a church. In 1960, this group of believers formed 1st Baptist Church of Simi Valley associating with the Baptist General Conference (now called Converge). A church home was purchased in a new tract housing development on Sinaloa Road. The church quickly outgrew the house. After two years, a 5.2 acre site was purchased, a master plan was drawn up and the first services were held on October 20, 1963.
In 2016 the name of the church was changed to Simi Community Church. The seven pastor who have led the church include Cully Olson, Bruce Herrstrom, Wade Mikels, John Ortberg, Myles Gentzkow, Paul Weir and currently Tony Silvestri. The vision is simple, "Helping people find and follow Jesus". Come help us write the next chapter!
In 2016 the name of the church was changed to Simi Community Church. The seven pastor who have led the church include Cully Olson, Bruce Herrstrom, Wade Mikels, John Ortberg, Myles Gentzkow, Paul Weir and currently Tony Silvestri. The vision is simple, "Helping people find and follow Jesus". Come help us write the next chapter!
