Rev. Bill Hansen, Co-Interim Pastor
Send E-mail. Phone: 323-606-5280 Dr. Paul Pierson, Co-Interim Pastor
In 1956 the Piersons went to Brazil where they served for over 14 years, first planting a church and other congregations along the Brazil-Bolivian border, then teaching in two theological seminaries in Recife. They spent two years teaching in a seminary in Lisbon, Portugal, and seven years as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Fresno, Ca. In 1980 Paul was called as Dean and Professor in the School of World Mission at Fuller Theological Seminary. He also served as interim pastor of the Bel Air Presbyterian Church from 1993 to 1995. He has taught, lectured, and preached in over 30 countries. The Piersons have four children; Steve, who lives in Connecticut and works in finance; Kathryn, who teaches school in Rosemead; Stan, an attorney in Menlo Park, and David, a pastor in San Diego. They have been blessed with nine grandchildren. Send E-mail. Phone: 323-606-5203 Rev. Scott Erdman, Pastor, Pastoral Care and Prayer Visitation
Rev. Erdman then graduated from Fuller Seminary with his Masters of Divinity. His role at Hollywood Pres has evolved over the years. Currently Scott is the Pastor in charge of our Pastoral Care Department which covers our extensive prayer ministries and events, senior ministries, hospital visitation and memorials. While attending Fuller, Scott met and married his wife Pam Glasson. With their son Ryan they currently live in La Canada where they enjoy their home, each other and the opportunities they have to grow together. Send E-mail — Phone: (323) 606-5239 Rev. Charles Suhayda, Ph.D., Pastor of Community and Diaconal Ministries
He has worked overseas on development projects in Asia. In 1992 he worked at Northeast Normal University, Changchun, PRC on an agricultural development project. Deeply moved by the friendship and care of the Chinese people, he had numerous opportunities to share the Gospel while teaching conversational English. In 1996 he held a research intern position with World Vision and served in Cambodia. He was profoundly affected by the lasting effects of the Khmer Rouge-led genocide and deep-rooted poverty on the Khmer people. Having witnessed the positive impacts of World Vision’s work he has sought ways to translate WV’s Christian relief and development principals into the urban setting of Los Angeles. His current ministry responsibilities include overseeing the Board of Deacons, The Community Ministry Center and The Lord’s Lighthouse Ministry. He was elected to a 2-year term on the Hollywood United Neighborhood Council in February 2003, and is active in the community – working with a number of groups including: the Community Police Advisory Board, the Business Improvement District, Hollywood Clergy Council, Social Service providers, Health and Mental Health care providers, and churches in the Los Angeles area. He also serves on two non-profit boards: Hollywood Urban Project and Pathway to Progress. Charles seeks to understand and address the diversities and challenges facing the church’s urban mission. Send E-mail — Phone: (323) 463-7161 Ext. 332 |
Bio to Come
Charles G. Suhayda, Ph.D. initially embarked on a career in science after receiving his Ph.D. from Michigan State University. While in science, he worked at USDA Research Laboratories in Riverside, Pasadena and Albany CA; and at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada. Sensing God’s call to ordained ministry, he enrolled at Fuller Theological Seminary completing his Master of Divinity in 1999. He received chaplaincy training at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center and returned for further chaplaincy work in 2000.
