The Fontana SDA Church was organized on September 29th, 1951. Pastor John Shewmake wanted to start a Church in Fontana. The SECC conference President, Elder Hicks, came out to help organize. They were assisted by founding members, Bill & Margarite Brock, Ralph & Geneva Christensen, Frances Hansen, Mrs. Cecile Louckes, Mrs. Morton, Carl & Nattie Linebaum (elder). The early Church met at the Lady’s Club on Bloomington Ave, Bill Brock’s home, First Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge, Jewish Synagogue and the Slovenian Hall. Land was purchased in Fontana was bought for $5400 and a gentleman Mr. Steiner, donated land as he left his estate to the Church. The Church was built in 1957 with 50 charter member, and the pastor. Over the years there have been Evangelistic Crusades, Revelation Seminars, Vacation Bible School, heart checks, health surveys, cooking classes, weight control and stress management classes offered.
List of Pastors:
Pr. John Shewmake 1951-1953
Pr. Philip Dunham 1953-1954
Pr. E. Wellman 1954-1957
Pr. M.V. Barkhurst 1958
Pr. M. Peterson 1958-1962
Pr. R.L. Klingbeil 1962-1964
Pr. A.R. Sousa 1966-1970
Pr. R. Bainer 1970-1971
Pr. Alex Ortega 1971-1974
Pr. Norman Farley 1975-1976
Pr. Ted Tessner 1977-1986
Pr. Phil Googe 1986
Pr. Art Smith 1987-1990
Pr. Justin Singh 1990-2003, 2017
Pr. Brad Williams 2003-2007
Pr. Ulisese Mata’afa’ 2007-2009, 2010-2017
Interim Pr. Gary Ford 2009-2010
Associate Pastor Dave Peckham 2014-2015
Associate Pastor Vadim Dementyev 2015-2016
Interim Pr. John Choi 2017
Pr. Raymond Khachatourian 2017-2020
Pr. Steve McHan 2020 - 2021
Interim Pr. Shelton Kilby, III 2021 - 2021
Pr. Basil Bell 2021 - Present