State Office Staff


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.

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 Olumide, who is the Local Director for the CEF Ventura County Chapter.

Bill Gerhardt
Chapter Care
