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Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III, Senior Pastor<\/em>
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Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III was appointed to serve as Senior Pastor of Campbell United Methodist Church beginning July 1, 2024.
\nAdditionally, Pastor Theon was appointed along with Rev. Dr. Oliver Mangubat to serve as Co-Superintendents of the El Camino Real District beginning July 1st, 2026.<\/p>\n

Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III came to the California-Nevada Conference from Mississippi. An Ordained Elder in The United Methodist Church, Rev. Johnson has served as a campus minister and in local churches. Upon arriving in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2012, Rev. Johnson became the youngest person to serve on the pastoral team at Glide Memorial UMC. In addition to providing pastoral support for congregants, supporting thousands of clients, and interacting with community partners and elected officials, he considered serving as a cheerleader for the 150+ member GLIDE staff one of his primary roles. Dr. Johnson then served alongside the people of Downs Memorial UMC in Oakland from 2018-2024.<\/p>\n

Rev. Dr. Johnson completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Philosophy-Religious Studies (Minors in Education and Faith & Work Initiative) from Millsaps College in 2006. He completed his theological studies at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. (M.Div., 2009). While in Washington, D.C., he served with the Education Leadership Formation division of the United Methodist General Board of Church and Society on Capitol Hill. Dr. Johnson holds a Ph.D. in Educational Administration and Supervision from Jackson State University (2018). His research interests explore dynamics related to organizational leadership, culture, and strategy.<\/p>\n

You may contact Pastor Theon at:\u00a0 pastortheon[at]campbellunited[dot]org.<\/p>\n

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Rev. Stephen Lundin, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care & Discipleship<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Rev.Pastor Steve began serving at Campbell UMC on July 1, 2026.<\/p>\n

Pastor Steve brings more than four decades of faithful pastoral leadership to this role. An ordained Elder, he most recently served First United Methodist Church in Salinas, where he helped lead a vibrant ministry among the homeless and working poor. Throughout his ministry, he has demonstrated a deep commitment to pastoral care, discipleship, community building, and accompanying those often overlooked.<\/p>\n

Together, Pastor Steve and Pastor Theon will work collaboratively to strengthen the systems of care, formation, and belonging that help make Campbell UMC a connected and engaged community of faith. He will walk alongside our congregation in discipleship, small groups, and spiritual growth across all stages of life, while also helping provide pastoral leadership during seasons when Pastor Theon is engaged in conference responsibilities. Pastor Steve is married to his partner in life and ministry, Rev. Karla Lundin, who serves as Pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Wayfarer.<\/p>\n

You may contact Pastor Steve at:\u00a0 pastorsteve[at]campbellunited[dot]org.<\/p>\n

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Rev. Alyss Swanson, Deacon of Reconciling Ministries<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pronouns: She\/Her\/Hers
\nPastoral Psychotherapist<\/p>\n

Alyss Swanson is a Deacon in the United Methodist Church and a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. She is currently appointed to serve as a pastoral psychotherapist at Process Therapy Institute (PTI), a non-profit mental health agency in San Jose. Alyss also works at DreamPower Horsemanship in Gilroy where she provides Equine and Animal Assisted Therapies. Alyss completed her Doctor of Ministry at Claremont School of Theology where she has been directed toward the advancement of Reconciliation within the church and the LGBTQ+ community.<\/p>\n

Prior to entering the mental health field before 2013, Alyss worked as a software\/systems engineer at various semiconductor equipment companies in the SF Bay Area. Alyss is a Viet Nam-era Navy veteran.<\/p>\n

You may contact Pastor Alyss at:\u00a0 pastoralyss[at]campbellunited[dot]org.<\/p>\n

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Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III, Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Theon Johnson III was appointed to serve as Senior Pastor of Campbell United Methodist Church beginning July 1, 2024. Additionally, Pastor Theon was appointed along with Rev. Dr. Oliver Mangubat to serve as Co-Superintendents of the El Camino Real District beginning July 1st, 2026. Rev. 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