Newport Mesa

William Johnston is originally from Watsonville, CA, and enjoys the outdoors, baseball, and comfort food — especially fried chicken. He and his wife, Hannah, find joy in simple pleasures like beach days and watching classic rom coms. In 2016, William became the Student Ministries Pastor at Saddleback Eastvale, where he deeply embraced his calling within the community. His passion lies in connecting individuals with Jesus and fostering transformations that impact lives and communities. After being called to lead Saddleback Newport-Mesa, William couldn’t help but recognize the spiritual journey the members of the campus have been on. "I'm humbled by your faith throughout the life of the campus,” he said. “I'm honored to be in a family that embodies bold faith.” Your stories matter to him and he looks forward to learning from the Saddleback Newport-Mesa family.