Rev. Dr. Garrett Andrew

Rev. Dr. Andrew is the pastor of Nipomo Community Presbyterian Church, with experience in diverse church and religious settings. A seasoned and award winning preacher, he has an ability to make Scriptures come alive and speak to the lives and situations of those who hear him and read his writings. He has broken down the walls of race in church settings, and has been invited to preach in historic African- American congregations. He has led prayer vigils with Muslims and Hindus, has spoken at colleges about inter-faith issues and Christian history, and regularly writes “A Thought for the Day” that is shared widely.

With degrees from Chapman University, San Francisco Theological Seminary, and McCormick Theological Seminary, Garrett is considered a scholar, preacher, and writer who speaks with honesty and hope.

He lives in Nipomo, California with his wife Melinda, and their two school-aged children, Langston and Kensington.