Reverend Alan Chow
Pastor Alan was born and raised in Hong Kong. He came to the U.S. in 1974 to study at the University of Kentucky, where he received a degree in mechanical engineering and a Master’s in engineering mechanics. He earned his Masters of Divinity in 1992 at Western Seminary in Portland with the highest honors. He has served as a pastor for 20 years in Canada and the U.S. He most recently served in Seattle for nearly five years before starting at LACAC as the senior pastor in 2012.
Pastor Alan enjoys working out in a local gym, reading with a fresh cup of coffee, and his newest hobby of collecting Starbucks coffee mugs from different cities. He and his wife Helen have been married for 30 years and have two kids, Danielle and Zachary. And they also have a cute little Pomeranian Carmel.
Interesting Facts:
- Accepted Christ as his personal savior when he was 10 years old.
- Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 119:103
- Favorite food or dish: Any kind of curry dish
- What’s your favorite thing about living in Los Angeles? The weather!
- What’s one of your favorite childhood memories? Going to church.
Pastor Simon Chen
Simon is from mainland China, received his bachelor’s degree in Economics from Xiamen University, and met his wife Eveline in Xiamen. Simon became a member of LACAC in 2019 and received his Master of Divinity from Logos Evangelical Seminary in 2022.
He likes fishing, hiking and reading. One thing he dislikes – shopping!
Reverend Keone Pang
Keone was born and raised in Hawaii. A graduate from the University of Washington with a degree in psychology and a master’s in public health. He later went to Multnomah Biblical Seminary where he received his Masters of Divinity, where he met his wife, Ja-Hye. Keone enjoys fishing, snowboarding, a great game of volleyball and playing with his two children.
Interesting Facts:
- I was born on the kitchen floor.
- My favorite bible verse is James 1:2-8.
- My favorite dish is Lasagna
- My favorite thing about living in Los Angeles is all the good food!
- One of my favorite childhood memories is playing sock wars with my father.
Kenny Yu
Kenny Yu has attended LACAC since 1986 and became a member two years later. What he loves most about LACAC is the love he sees among the members. He also loves to watch and play all kinds of sports, except golf. Kenny and his wife, Sharon, have three adult children they adore.
- Born and raised in Fanling, New Territory, Hong Kong
- Immigrated to the U.S. in 1973
- Favorite childhood memory: Playing soccer in a field with lots of cows and manure!
- Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 121:1-2
