A little about Scott.

Scott Johnston is one of the pastors at Bayside Church in Northern CA. He serves as the Discipleship Pastor at the Blue Oaks Campus, which he helped plant and launch in 2014. Married and with 3 amazing kids, Scott has a passion for transformational discipleship, thriving churches, pickleball and preaching the Word.

Scott and Kayla Johnston taking a selfie at night near a fountain with colorful lights and palm trees in the background.
The Johnston Family posing at Disneyland entrance, wearing themed attire, with children in stroller and on foot.

See what Friends, Mentors, and Associates are saying about Scott

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    "Few leaders are as faithful to God and loving towards people as my friend, Scott. Whether he's preaching, brainstorming creative ideas, or leading a strategic planning session, I always walk away feeling equipped and encouraged."

    Caleb Kaltenbach
    Author of Messy Grace
    Research Pastor, Shepherd Church

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    “I’ve met a lot of smart leaders and I’ve met a lot of nice leaders. Rarely do you find someone who is both very smart and very kind. Scott has both in abundance. He is a world class leader who has been mentored and encouraged by an A+ list of world changers.”

    Curt Harlow
    Senior Pastor, Bayside Church Granite Bay

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    "Pastor Scott Johnston is one of the sharpest young pastors I know. He cares about the local church and has a great heart for the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Word of God."

    Jack Hamilton
    Mentor Pastor, Transformation Ministries

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    “I’ve been impressed with Scott’s skill at communicating the essentials of what it means to be a Jesus-follower, especially for men who are new believers and unfamiliar with Christian doctrine. Often when our faith is presented to an unfamiliar audience, its beauty and mystery and depth are lost. Not so with Scott. He is able to keep things simple without ever being simplistic.”

    Rene Schlaepfer
    Senior Pastor, Twin Lakes Church

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    "Every time Scott speaks to our congregation, he brings excitement, energy, and genuine care for Adventure. His messages are Bible based with relevant, often object-lesson illustrations that bring the Word to life. He is a pastor at heart and demonstrates that through his demeanor during his messages and interactions in the lobby. He has been a help and support this year in moving our church forward."

    Scott Matthew
    Senior Pastor, Adventure Church Natomas

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    “We’ve known Scott Johnston his whole life, and have watched him grow into a solid man of God with a genuine heart for growing in Christlikeness. He loves God’s Word and is gifted in both exegesis and in communicating practical applications of truth. His engaging style, using story telling and humor together, make him not just easy to listen to, but also better equipped as a disciple of Christ.”

    Drs. Paul and Virginia Friesen

    Co-Directors, Home Improvement Ministries

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    “Scott Johnston cares deeply that people know the truth. He hungers to understand God and know how best to lead people to Him.”

    Dena Davidson

    Discipleship Director, Thrive College

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