Vista California Stake

Vista California Stake
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Type	Stake
Address	451 West Bobier Drive, VISTA, CALIFORNIA 92083-1906
Map	map
Date Founded	8 October 1978
Country / State	California
President	P
1st Counselor	1
2nd Counselor	2
Temple District	San Diego California Temple

Stake History

1970 Vista Ward Split

February 22, 1970 the original Vista Ward was divided by President Wallace Gray, Palomar Stake President, with Russell Cannon as Bishop of the Vista 1st Ward and Robert McKinley as Bishop of the newly created Vista 2nd Ward. This was the first ward division in what was to become the Vista California Stake.

Stake Presidents

• Paul Michael Hatch -

2018 Scouting

• Once A Scout... - Vista Stake Man, Dr Richard Preece, honored for 75 years of service to Scouting.

2020 New Stake Presidency

VISTA CALIFORNIA STAKE: (March 8, 2020) President — Robert Salem Greenwood, 44, professional farrier, blacksmith, knife smith; succeeding Mark H. Ballif; wife, Tricia Angela Needham Greenwood. Counselors — Donald Craig Riddle, 54, president, Adair Striping; wife, Lisa Karen Adair Riddle. Gregory Paul Conk, 59, account executive, Oracle Corp.; wife, Lorraine Marie Salazar Conk. Pres. Ballif and his wife were recently called to preside over the Manila Philippines Mission.

• 2021 Vista Stake Pioneer Trek Video -

2022 Stake Boundary Change

Old wards and boundaries

2022 New wards and boundaries

In special conference on April 24, 2022, a major realignment of several wards in the stake took place. This included all wards getting new names to replace the old numbered wards and the former Vista 8th Ward being dissolved. See Maps,

San Diego County Home Centered Church Opportunities

We teach that true religion begins in the home: "Home Centered / Church Supported". To that end families may consider the following local resources and programs to strengthen your core beliefs and values:

1. Come Follow Me: - Daily & Weekly family gospel study
2. Vanguard Scouting: - Featuring age-appropriate Family Activities, Service, Crafts, Field Trips, & Outdoor Adventures. The Benefits of Scouting are many, and there are lots of personal growth ideas to help your family pursue the new Churchwide Children & Youth Program.
3. LIFE School Curriculum: an LDS gospel based homeschool program that is built on the foundation of the scriptures, giving the child a sense of who he is and setting him on the path of discovering his divine mission. It is presented in a four year chronological rotation, integrating all areas of study to create a clear picture of the history of our world.
4. Family History: Resources to help you explore your family tree

• • Mormon Pioneers - 200+ stories of early faithful Latter-day Saint pioneers.
  • Familypedia - Come help build California's largest Family History online Encyclopedia.

5. San Diego With Kids -Outdoor activities and events for young families in San Diego.
6. Stripling Warriors on Facebook - Join LDS Youth meeting the challenge to build up Zion in their own communities.
7. Local Recreation:

• • San Diego County, California Scouting - Outdoor Trails, camping, museums and other family attractions.
  • Saints & Scouts - Family / Youth Recreation in San Diego & Imperial Counties
  • California Scouts - High Adventure Treks in the Golden State
  • California Scholarships - Free Student Financial Aid.
  • Pioneer Treks -

San Diego Temple

The San Diego California Temple is the 45th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Situated near the upscale community of La Jolla in San Diego. Connecting the towers at the center is a supernal star-shaped atrium filled with a healthy, colorful garden. The atrium is accessed from the breathtaking two-story Celestial Room filled with towering art glass, suspended light fixtures, and featuring a grand staircase to an upper-level balcony.

Mission Work

See Also 25 Tips for Social Media Mission Work - Tips for Full-Time and Member Missionaries. The links are provided to give additional sharing opportunities to the members and missionaries of the stake:

• California Newport Beach Mission
• Church Of Jesus Christ in Vista - Meet & Support your local missionaries
• Friends of the Vista Stake - Stake Notices & Events
• Vista Stake Youth - Stake Notices & Events
• San Diego Multi-Stake Youth - Stake Notices & Events
• Vista YSA Ward - Ward Notices & Events
• Friends of Vista 10th Ward -

Service Referrals

• JustServe.org
• Knights of Buena Creek- Service Opportunities in North County

See Also

• California List of Stakes of the Church
• Friends of the Vista Stake - Facebook
• Church of Jesus Christ in Vista - Facebook Missionaries
• Vista YSA Ward - Facebook

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External Links

• Churches of Vista California -

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