Jimmy Gaston has been preaching the gospel for over 55 years. He has been preaching at the State College Blvd. congregation in Anaheim since January 1993. He previously preached in Texas (Houston and Dallas areas) and also in Colorado Springs, CO. He is married to Debbie, they have three adult children and five wonderful grandchildren. Jimmy enjoys reading a variety of material, especially mysteries. He enjoys problem solving! He completed Preston Road School of Preaching in Dallas in 1973, The School of Practical Evangelism in Arlington, TX in 1975, completed his BS in Human Development at Pacific Christian College in Fullerton, CA in 1997 and a Masters in Ministry at Hope International University in Fullerton in 1999.

Policarpio Trujillo has preached for the Spanish language group of Christians called Iglesia de Cristo State College Blvd. since the winter of 1961. Polo was raised Catholic but his family was non-practicing. He was introduced to the concept of faith in Jesus as the Christ while attending Pentecostal churches and, though he began preaching when he was only 18 years old, he received formal training as a preacher from La Instituto Biblico de Emmanuel in Monterrey, Mexico graduating in 1965 at the age of 20 with a certificate in preaching. Polo was challenged by some ministers in churches of Christ and in 1967 through a whirlwind of God-motivated events, he became a New Testament Christian. He married Juanita Lopez Castillo on October 10, 1966 and they have four children, 16 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Polo loves the Lord, loves preaching the gospel, loves the Lord’s church.

When you visit one of our Sunday services, you can expect to find a simple worship service that adheres to the teachings of the New Testament. When we assemble on every Lord’s Day (Acts 20:7, Revelation 1:10), which is Sunday, we will worship God by . . .

We are led by different men in our congregation (1 Timothy 2:1-8).

The whole congregation joins together in praising God in song by singing acapella, that is without mechanical musical instruments, as the early church did in their worship (Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16). We find this type of praise to be uplifting, pure and beautiful, and we hope you will too. Many of our guests join us in singing, while others simply prefer to listen as we worship Him.

Every Sunday, our members remember Christ’s death by eating unleavened bread and drinking fruit of the vine (Acts 20:7). We sit quietly for a few minutes and reflect on how wonderful it is that God loved us enough to give his own Son for us!

We will enjoy a Bible lesson that lasts about 30 minutes (Acts 2:42; Romans 10:14). On most Sundays, our preaching minister presents these lessons, though occasionally a guest speaker will guide our thoughts.

Our members contribute weekly/monthly to the work of the church (1 Corinthians 16:2). We do not ask or expect our guests to give anything in the offering. If you choose to give, know that those funds will used for the purpose of evangelism, edification, and benevolence/compassion.

Every Wednesday night has been set aside for mid-week Bible study for the whole church and guests. You can expect the following schedule:

Bible classes are available at 7 pm for all ages. This time is used to study God’s Word, and to encourage each other in our daily walk with God. This normally lasts about an hour.

We think there is tremendous value in gathering for Bible study in the middle of our week; it gives a “spiritual boost” to our souls, and we think it will to yours, too, as you participate with us.

In all of our classes, you can expect to open the Bible so we can all study and grow in our faith. During these times, we encourage one another (Hebrews 10:24-25) and help each other maintain that Christian light (Matthew 5:16) that shines for others during the week.

If you can’t be there in person, contact Jimmy for a link to join us on Zoom.

You can expect us to have a wholesome respect for the inspired word of God as our complete authority. Because we accept the Word of God as the all-sufficient rule of faith and practice, we reject all human creeds (Galatians 1:8-9; Revelation 22:18-19).