OUR STAFF
THE ELDERS
North Orange Christian Church, desirous of following the New Testament pattern of leadership in the church, is an elder led congregation. The paid staff, including the Lead Pastor and Associate Pastors and Directors, are given tasks delegated by the elders in order to ensure that the policies of the elders are carried out. The Lead Pastor is an ex-officio elder, meaning he is part of all elders' meetings (except those involving the discussion of his own evaluation) and interacts with the elders in the discussions and studies they undertake. However, he does not have a vote in the actual decisions that are made.
EDMUND BROOKS
edmund@nocc.org
What Brought You to Faith?
I came to faith when I was 17 years old, during my junior year of high school. I was fortunate enough to attend Woodleaf, a Young Life summer camp, where I gave my life to Christ. That was in 1998, and I have been following Jesus ever since.
What Brought You to North Orange?
I came to North Orange in 2012 to serve as the Youth Pastor. Before that, I had been serving in youth ministry in the Bay Area. During my time as Youth Pastor at North Orange, I was blessed to complete my Master’s degree at Biola University.
In 2018, I was hired as the Lead Pastor of North Orange, and I have had the privilege of serving in that role ever since.
Fun Questions
What is your go-to coffee order?
In the morning: An Americano
In the Afternoon: Iced Brown Sugar Shaken espresso
What is one thing on your bucket list?
I have been blessed enough to accomplish many of the things on my goals list. One thing I would still love to do is visit the Holy Land and see the cities where Paul wrote many of his epistles.
Faith / Ministry Questions
What is one thing you wish people knew about God?
You do not have to clean yourself up before you come to God. He can handle you just as you are.
What is one thing you hope people experience at North Orange?
I hope people experience a warm community and biblical teaching. I also hope they find people who genuinely care about them and want what is best for their spiritual growth.
Personal / Family Question
What is the perfect day off for you and your family?
A perfect day off starts with sleeping in. No errands to run. No projects to finish. Just a day with the family. Maybe we spend the day at an amusement park or the beach, making memories and enjoying time together. Then we finish the day with dinner somewhere nice. That sounds like a pretty great day to me.
STEPHEN ULANGCA
stephen@nocc.org
What Brought You to Faith?
I grew up in the church, attending services and being involved in kids’ choirs and church choirs. But I really made my own commitment to follow Jesus in middle school after a camp experience and continued conversations with my youth leaders. Looking back, I can see God's hand throughout my life, faithfully shaping and guiding me into the person I am today and growing my passion for worshiping Him.
What Brought You to North Orange?
After college, I was serving in ministry part-time, but over time God began leading me toward full-time ministry. Around that same time, what started as an unexpected phone call from North Orange turned into a place where I've served and grown for the past 20 years.
Fun Questions
What is your go-to coffee order?
An iced shaken espresso with either brown sugar or chocolate.
What is one thing on your bucket list?
Traveling. I'd love to see more of the United States and eventually travel internationally as well. Europe and Asia are both high on my list.
Faith / Ministry Questions
What is one thing you wish people knew about God?
I wish people knew the depth of God's love for them. Even when we turn away, make mistakes, or try to do life on our own, God continues to pursue us. He desires a relationship with us and wants us to be near Him.
What is one thing you hope people experience at North Orange?
I hope people experience the joy of worshiping God with everything they have—to sing, praise, and give their whole hearts to Jesus because He is worthy of it all.
Personal / Family Question
What is the perfect day off for you and your family?
A perfect day off is spending time with my wife and kids, whether that's going out for lunch or dinner, exploring a scenic location, or spending the day together at a theme park.
CALLIE COE
callie@nocc.org
What Brought You to Faith?
I grew up in a Christian home, so faith was woven into my life from the very beginning. Through my family and church, I learned about who God is and about His love for me. In sixth grade, I made the decision to follow Jesus and was baptized.
As I got older, I began asking deeper questions about what I believed. Wrestling with those questions ultimately strengthened my faith because it helped me move from simply inheriting my parents' faith to developing a personal relationship with God. Through friendships, mentors, and experiences of different seasons of life, my trust in God continued to grow.
Today, my faith is shaped by seeing God's faithfulness again and again. Whether in moments of joy or in seasons of challenge, He has consistently shown Himself to be present, loving, and trustworthy.
What Brought You to North Orange?
I’ve actually been at North Orange since I was born! My parents were married in the chapel here and then raised me and my two siblings in this church. I started volunteering in the children’s ministry when I was in middle school—pretty much the minute I was no longer in children’s ministry myself! I interned with the children’s ministry while in college and then stepped into the Director of Children’s Ministries role in 2016.
What Is Your Go-To Coffee Order?
I like to mix it up, but usually some version of an iced oat milk latte—brown sugar, lavender, honey, or vanilla are all favorites.
What Is One Thing on Your Bucket List?
I’ve always wanted to visit Greece! I would love to explore the beautiful coastline and islands; and of course enjoy the food!
What Is One Thing You Wish People Knew About God?
I hope everyone knows and experiences the peace that comes from God's unchanging character and unshakeable love. In a world where so much feels unstable and uncertain, we can rest in the fact that God never changes. Nothing we do—and nothing anyone else does—can separate us from His incredible love. My hope is that people would not only know that truth, but truly experience the comfort, peace, and confidence that come from it.
What Is One Thing You Hope People Experience at North Orange?
My hope is that everyone experiences authentic community here that feels like family. That’s my favorite thing about North Orange—people here see you, know you, and genuinely care about you.
What Is the Perfect Day Off for You and Your Family?
The perfect day off is rope-dropping Disneyland with my family! We’d get on lots of rides first thing in the morning and then my husband and I would watch my kids run around and explore. After that, we’d head home in time for naps for everyone, followed by a relaxing evening together at home!
MORIAH TUCKER-SARGENT
moriah@nocc.org
What Brought You to Faith?
I grew up in the church and as I learned more are the Lord I know I want to be a follower of Christ.
What Brought You to North Orange?
I can to north orange through volunteering at storehouse then because the intern for the youth group.
Fun Questions
What is your go-to coffee order?
Coffee? Hold the coffee just give me chocolate milk 🤪What is one thing on your bucket list?
To visit the place I’m name after; Mount Moriah in Israel
Faith / Ministry Questions
What is one thing you wish people knew about God?
There no matter where you are physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually of you call for the Lord he will be there for you. It may not be in the way your expecting but he’ll be there
What is one thing you hope people experience at North Orange?
Community
Personal / Family Question
What is the perfect day off for you?
The perfect day would be going for a morning walk with my husband feeling the cool breeze. Then go on a small drive or mini outing. Followed by a movie marathon with a large cherry coke slurpee in one hand and a big bowl of extra buttery popcorn in the other.
REBECCA MUGICA
rebecca@nocc.org
What Brought you to Faith?
I developed my own personal relationship with God once I let go and fully surrendered to him. I always believed God was real but didn't put the time in to have an actual relationship with him and truly seek him until my 30’s. I feel like I have experienced so many God did that moments and have been placed in the right place at the right time so many times that I there is no other explanation for where I am currently at in life other than God had his hand in everything. I am so thankful for North Orange Christian Church community and the pastoral staff here. They have helped me develop so much as a Christian. Being around so many genuine loving, caring people here at North Orange is such a blessing feels like family now.
What is your go to coffee order?
Iced Brown Sugar Latte half sweet with Oatmilk from Bohdi’s
Or the snow monkey from Ape Coffee shop.
I love a good locally owned coffee shop!!
What is one thing on your bucket list?
Visit Thailand to be with the Elephant.
What is one thing you wish people knew about God?
That he loves us so much, so big, so vast, and if you truly surrender, he can lead you to people and places that have been waiting for you. He will forgive you and make all things new.
What is one thing you hope to experience at North Orange?
I am really living and experiencing it now. To have fellowship and a community of people that pray for each other and lift each other up.
What is the perfect day off for you?
To have the house already clean, errands done, and be in nature somewhere.
BRYAN JUE
bjue@nocc.org
Chairman of the Elders
PAUL MATSUMOTO
pmatsumoto@nocc.org
Elder
JIM SCHAEFFER
jschaeffer@nocc.org
Elder
JOHN REYES
jreyes@nocc.org
Elder