About

Meet Our Pastor

Ed Kemp grew up in the central San Joaquin Valley in a little town named Porterville. He attended College of the Sequoia’s in Visalia where he met and married Cindy Cooke in 1977. Ed studied at University of California at Irvine and graduated in 1980. He competed in Springboard diving for UCI and did pretty poorly at the NCAA Div. I championships in Cleveland (17th), he also competed in AAU Springboard Nationals, and in 1979 on 3 meter springboard at University of Texas in Austin achieved 36th place, which was last place! Attending Talbot Theological Seminary from 1981-1984 was a highlight for Ed.

Nik was followed by Jenna and McKenzie came in a close third. His children are a enormous source of pride, admiration, love and delight. Nik is now away at college, a year round swimmer and Civil Engineering major. Jenna is a Sophmore in College with a psychology major and a minor in music (she loves drums and acoustic guitar). McKenzie is a Senior in High School, and until this year was a member of the national award winning jazz program on Saxaphone, a year round swimmer and she hopes to follow her brother in Engineering.

Ed has been the Lead Pastor of two other churches in the past and has highly enjoyed building teams and connecting with people. If you’re interested in meeting him call him @ 916.337.6515. He is finishing his Doctorate of Ministry degree at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and hopes to graduate in the spring of 2008 after which he and his wife will take a gigantic cruise!

Cindy has worked alongside of Ed in ministry throughout their marriage and has now moved to the Loan Consultant field and hoping to work in Lincoln. She enjoys her Master’s Swim Team workouts and does some open water swimming. In June of 2000 she and Nik swam the famous San Francisco Bay Alcatraz swim humorously called the Shark Fest Swim…no one was lost that year. You can reach Cindy at 916.337.7171

Bayside of Lincoln Core Values

Biblically Based

We believe practical, relevant teaching is the catalyst for transformation in individual’s lives. Scripture is inspired by God, completely accurate and our authority regarding Christian beliefs and the guide for Christian living.

Atmosphere of Acceptance

We believe all people matter to God and ought to matter to the church. We want everyone to experience God’s grace & love.

Youth Ministry

We believe ministries to children and teenagers should be given high priority. We are committed to making Bayside a center for reaching, encouraging and developing the youth of our area.

Small Groups

We believe that Christian growth, life-change and pastoral care happens best in small groups. We consider it vital that every Christian participate in a small group Bible study.

Inspiring Worship

We look for God’s love in our lives as the evidence that we have been truly worshiping Him.We celebrate together with great music, teaching and prayer.

Discipleship

We believe that full devotion to Christ and His cause is normal for every believer.

Equipping Leaders

We believe enabling people to discover and develop their gifts is God’s strategy for changing the world!