About Us

The Southern California School of Supernatural Ministry (SoCal SSM) is a cross-denominational, regional school that offers a wide variety of programs to take you deeper and further in your walk with God. You can take our year-long program in the School of Supernatural Ministry for 1, 2, or 3 years. Each year progressively develops your walk with God, with others, and your calling and destiny.

SoCal SSM launched in August 2015 on the Venture Center campus in Pasadena, California. We are a Bethel-style school, under the direction of Christeena Kale in partnership with Global Celebration, Pasadena International House of Prayer (PIHOP), Frontier Ventures (previously known as the US Center for World Missions), and Ekballo Pasadena.

Our student body represents approximately 30 local churches from a variety of denominations. We have received the students of both Bethel SSM, HRock SSM and PIHOP SSM into our 2nd year program and alumni.

Our staff includes graduates from Bethel SSM, HRock SSM, PIHOP SSM, Frontier Ventures, IHOPU, and E58 School of Ministry. Our staff also includes pastors from five local churches. We have a passion for unity in the body of Christ and we choose to pursue the Kingdom together!

Learn more about our school in the video below:

Our Directors

Christeena Kale

Executive Director

Christeena Kale is founder & executive director of the Southern California School of Supernatural Ministry in Pasadena, California. Prior to that, she served as dean of HRock SSM from 2012-2015, and instructor at PIHOP SSM from 2011-2014. She has also participated in the leadership of several healing and deliverance ministries in the Pasadena area since 2010.

She teaches on topics such as Identity, Union, Bridal Paradigm, Inheritance, Spiritual Gifting, Inner Healing, Deliverance, Intercession, and Heavenly Dynamics.

She has a passion for teaching believers how to hear the voice of God, encounter Him through the scriptures, and experience His abiding presence.

James Peddie

Associate Director

James Peddie has described his life as being completely upended by the supernatural power of God. Having witnessed the complete healing and restoration of a young woman who had died in a motorcycle accident, James devoted his life to knowing the God who is able to work such incredible miracles. James has had a fruitful ministry of discipling and coaching many people on how to walk in their calling and spiritual gifting. He has ministered in the states and internationally, and was influential in the events that led to the IHOPU Student Awakening in 2009.

Currently he holds the position of Associate Director at the Southern California School of Supernatural Ministry in Pasadena, and produces encouraging content through his online ministry, Practical Supernatural. James’ wife and four children reside in Southern California.

Our Leadership

Katherine Carter

Dean & Instructor

Kirsten Larsen

Dean & Instructor

M'Lisa & Shawn Newell

First Year Overseers

Samantha & Brian Gillette

Second Year Overseers

Susanne & Martin Gonzalez

Third Year Overseers

A School Designed to Fit Your Life

Most of our students have full-time jobs and lead busy lives. Our program is a part-time school, designed to fit your lifestyle and, now that we only meet 1 night a week in Pasadena, even more people throughout Southern California can join the movement. And with a vibrant online community of believers all around the world, no matter where you are, you'll experience breakthrough, greater intimacy with Jesus, and unlock the things God has put in your heart.

What to Expect

Weekly Teachings: on-demand videos, 1 hour per week
Mentorship: Monday night, all students will join together online, 2 hours per week
Worship: Wednesday night, in-person and live-streamed, 1.5 hours per week
Family Groups & Encounter the Word: offered at various times, both in-person and online, 1.5 hours per week

NOTE: This is a part-time school designed for going deeper in intimacy, the presence of God, healing, and more all while continuing to live your life to the fullest. You will grow in your walk with God in the midst of your every day life.

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An incredible year begins this Fall!

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Our Mission

To DELIGHT in the love of God
and to live as a FAMILY of reformers,
who RELEASES His voice, power & presence

Our Vision

A thriving Kingdom family in every people & every sphere.

Contact Us

Location

425 Sierra Madre Villa Ave
Pasadena, CA 91107

Hours

Mondays 6:30-9:00pm Pacific Time (Online)
Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm Pacific Time (In-Person)

Contact

Email:
contact@socalssm.com