State Office Staff

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Scott Julian

Dr. Scott Julian

State Director

Scott has been with CEF Southern California since 2017 serving as State Director. Scott also serves as the Pastor of West Hills Church and earned his doctorate in ministry degree from The Master’s Seminary. Scott is married to Jenny and they have 3 adult children. Scott has 30 years of ministry/pastoral experience, with 22 years of that here in California.

Doreen Yu

Olu Adefope

Director of Development

Olu has been involved with CEF since 2012. His passion is to equip teachers and to see that the good news of Jesus is effectively communicated to children. In addition to his position at the State Office, Olu also serves as the Local Director for the CEF Ventura County Chapter. He enjoys ministering as an Associate Pastor at a local church in his community as well. He is married to Deanna, and they have a beautiful baby girl named Evelyn.

Deanna Adefope

Deanna Adefope

Assistant to State Director

Deanna has been serving with Child Evangelism Fellowship since 2010. Her passion for reaching children with the Gospel was sparked by the excellent training and hands-on ministry experience she received from CEF. She started by teaching 5-Day Club during the summer and then began teaching Good News Clubs in the public schools, which is one of her favorite things to do! In 2015 she took on a full-time position with CEF Southern California. Deanna is happily married to Olu and they have a beautiful daughter, Evelyn.

Doreen Yu

Bill Gerhardt

Chapter Care

Doreen Yu

Doreen Yu

Office Manager