John Rose is our Transition Pastor at Canyon Springs. Pastor John brings over 38 years of pastoral experience, having served in roles including Youth Pastor, Associate Pastor, Preaching Pastor, and Lead Pastor. He spent 20 years as the Founding Pastor of Rancho Vista Church in Chula Vista, guiding it from a small launch team to a vibrant congregation with its own facility.
John is well-regarded for his steady leadership during times of transition. Most recently, he served as the transition pastor at Clairemont Covenant Church, helping the congregation navigate change with unity and stability. He also founded and leads Baja Bound Ministries, which coordinates over 100 mission projects each year across Mexico, with 5000 volunteers. He has been married to his wife, Stephanie, for 35 years, and they are the proud parents of two adult children, Michaela and Jake.
Pastor John will begin serving as our Transition Pastor on May 15th. In this role, he will provide spiritual, organizational, and relational guidance during our time of transition. He will work closely with our staff, ministry leads and elders to ensure continued unity and stability through this period. We’re blessed to have him with us and look forward to his leadership through this journey!