Stephen began his ministry with NOCC in January of 2006. Stephen graduated from Hope International University in May 2001. He has served at various ministries since 1996; his latest being the music minister at Lawndale Christian Church.
Job Title:
Associate Minister - Worship Arts
Hometown:
Anaheim (born in Quezon City, Philippines)
Family info:
Married for 5 years now. Wife's name is Michelle. Daughter's name is Mika (3 years old)
What is your role at NOCC?
I lead the worship services here at the church. I am in charge of the worship teams, tech teams, choir, different ministries in the worship services, and am one of the pastoral staff at the church.
What is the best part about your role?
I get to do what I’m most passionate about, leading people to praise and worship our Lord God.
FUN STUFF:
What do you do for fun:
Spend time with my family, catch up on all things in the tech world, am a geek at heart
What makes you laugh:
Anything funny, nothing crass.
What do you count as the greatest invention of the last 100 years? Why?
Apple iPhone and software. I can now have everything in one mobile device. Now, if they can only fix a few things about it...
What is your favorite place on the earth?
Anywhere where I can relax.
FAVORITES:
Books:
I really haven’t been much of a reader except when I was a kid. Other than the Bible, I usually only read magazines (Worship Leader, CNET, Tom’s Hardware, Top Gear, Car and Driver)
Music:
Anything Urban Gospel (my favorites are Fred Hammond, Kirk Franklin, and Israel Houghton)
Movies:
Matrix series, The Lord of the Rings series, The Bourne Identity Series, Gladiator, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon and the new movie Fearless. Plus any movie that’s considered COMEDY (remember my love of laughter!)
Website links: www.stephenulangca.com
