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 Senior Minister and Associate Ministers, are given tasks delegated by the elders in order to ensure that the policies of the elders are carried out. The Senior Minister 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
ebrooks@nocc.org

I am originally from the Bay Area but I love living in Orange County. I have been married to Stephanie since 2002 and together we have three wonderful kids, Charis, Ezra, and Zoe. I got my undergrad degree from William Jessup University and my master’s from Talbot Seminary.

1. How did you come to faith?

I was a little juvenile delinquent growing up in the Bay Area. The summer of my junior year in high school, I came to faith as a Young Life kid at their summer camp called Woodleaf. Shout out to Young Life! I have been living for Jesus ever since.

2. What brought you to North Orange?

I moved down from the Bay Area the youth pastor in 2012. At the same time, I was also completing my master’s degree from Talbot. I became the Lead Pastor at North Orange in 2019.

3. What is your favorite thing about your job?

I love to study God’s Word, preach with passion, and then see people have “aha moments” while hearing God’s Word.

4. What are you passionate about in ministry?

I love to preach. It takes a lot of preparation and a lot of energy, but I love it.

5. What is your favorite drink from a coffee shop?

Taro Boba!  

6. Use one word to describe your personality.

Calculated.

7. Beach Day or Snow Day?

Oh man, I love them both. I’ll go with the beach since it’s easier to get to.

8. What food do you refuse to eat?

Eggplant. It is a texture thing. Too mushy.

9. What is your superpower?

I can think outside of the box to find a solution.

STEPHEN ULANGCA
sulangca@nocc.org

I was born in the Philippines and came over here in SoCal when I was nine years old and have lived here ever since. I married Kimberly in 2019 and have 1 daughter Mikyla and 4 step sons – Thomas, Ian, Jaycob and Caden. I got my Bachelors of Music at Hope International University.

1. How did you come to faith?

I grew up in the church and got my own faith and committed myself to Jesus when I was in high school.

2. What brought you to North Orange?

I got a call from the previous senior minister about coming to North Orange after being in ministry for about 5 years after graduating from college. I started working at North Orange since 2006.

3. What is your favorite thing about your job?

I get to lead people into praise and adoration of our God. That’s my calling and I feel it every time I sing and give praise to the Lord. I also get to work with so many talented people.

4. What are you passionate about in ministry?

Seeing people engage in worship and praise.

5. What is your favorite drink from a coffee shop?

Iced shaken espresso

6. Use one word to describe your personality

Quiet.

7. Beach Day or Snow Day?

Beach Day

8. What food do you refuse to eat?

I can eat anything. I won’t eat chicken feet though.

9. What is your superpower?

I think my superpower is technology. I’m the resident tech person in the staff and when I come around to fix different issues, it just fixes itself when I get there.

CALLIE COE
ccoe@nocc.org

My name is Callie Coe and I’m an Orange County native! Currently, I live in the city of Orange with my wonderful family—my husband Ben (married since July 2016), our daughter Edynn (born April 2022), and our future son (due September 2024)! I have a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Studies from California Baptist University, a Masters of Education from Hope International University, and have also finished my multiple subject teaching credential program. I’ve been on staff at North Orange since August 2016, loving my role of serving kids and their families!

1. How did you come to faith?

My parents raised me in the church and Jesus has always been a part of my life. From a young age, I knew the Bible stories and knew that I wanted to live my life for God. When I was in 5th grade, I made the decision to be baptized. In my teen years, doubts in my faith started to creep in. But these doubts were an important part of my faith journey as they challenged me to make my faith my own (not just something I was doing because I had always done it). Through some amazing friendships in high school and college and some big life events, I really began to develop a deeper faith. My faith continues to grow daily as I experience the faithfulness of God in all seasons of life—both in the trying seasons of hardship and in the joyful seasons!

2. What brought you to North Orange?

I actually grew up in North Orange Christian Church! My parents were married in our chapel and I grew up in the children’s ministry and youth group here. Maybe a better question for me is: “What has kept you around?!” I LOVE that North Orange is a family. You can’t hide here because people care. People are authentic and are not afraid to just be themselves. North Orange is a community that I am so grateful to be a part of continually.

3. What is your favorite thing about your job?

I love that my job doesn’t even feel like a job. I love what I get to do--interacting with kids, families, and the community on a regular basis! It’s truly an honor to play a role in what God is doing in and through North Orange! 

4. What are you passionate about in ministry?

I am passionate about seeing kids discover who God is and who He has created them to be! I love it when I get to see kids apply what they are learning from the Bible to their own lives. Seeing kids discover that God is living and active in their lives and had created each of them for a purpose brings me so much joy! I also love getting to partner with parents in their crucial role as primary faith influence[ers] in their kids’ lives.

5. What is your favorite drink from a coffee shop?

Either black cold brew (nitro is a plus!) or an iced latte with oat milk.

6. Use one word to describe your personality

Dedicated.

7. Beach Day or Snow Day?

Beach Day (preferably a beach with warm water though)!

8. What food do you refuse to eat?

Raw sushi. I got sick the first time I tried it and I’m not willing to risk that again.

9. What is your superpower?

Being a full-time working mom!

MORIAH TUCKER
mtucker@nocc.org

I was born and raised in Orange, CA. I have blue hair and love spending time outside. I am currently engaged to a wonderful man named Aaron and we will be married in fall of this year.  We are so excited for this next chapter!

1. How did you come to faith?

I came to faith at a young age, in my backyard after having a conversation with my dad.

2. What brought you to North Orange?

Storehouse, I needed community service hours for school, so I started to volunteer when we had our Thursday nights where we feed the hungry. Then when I needed an internship for school,
North Orange was my first choice.

3. What is your favorite thing about your job?

My favorite thing about my job is being able to share Jesus with my students and young adults. Life can be hard and always changing yet I get to invest, walk alongside, and show them that with Jesus, we can live abundantly.

4. What are you passionate about in ministry?

I love to see Jesus meet people where they are. Whether it is physical or spiritual, it is so amazing when it finally clicks, and I love being a part of His (Jesus’s) Mission.

5. What is your favorite drink from a coffee shop?

I like iced tea or anything with chocolate minus the coffee 🤣

6. Use one word to describe your personality

Silly 🤪

7. Beach Day or Snow Day?

I’m a born and raised southern California Girl! Of course, Beach Day!!!!!

8. What food do you refuse to eat?

Yogurt!

9. What is your superpower?

I walk like a ninja, just when you think I’m not behind you….

              Poof I am!

DIANA SUNDELL

Dianna came from a Navy family and moved to California when she was in 5th grade. Her family settled in Garden Grove where she later raised her own family. Dianna and both of her daughters have had successful careers as educators. They run the gamut from special education to advanced placement to administration. Several years ago, Dianna, her daughter Katy, and son-in-law Bryan purchased a home together in Orange. Since then they have welcomed her grandchildren, Karis and Collin. She also has 2 grandsons, Wilson and Cooper with her daughter, Jennifer. Since retiring as a full time educator, Dianna has welcomed the opportunity to spend more time serving at North Orange.

Describe yourself in three words:
Funny, compassionate, giving.

What do you enjoy doing with your free time?
When I find free time, I like to go to Disneyland, make a variety of crafts, watch sporting events (go Dodgers and Raiders), bake, read, and volunteer/serve (Girl Scouts, PTA, NOCC).

What is your favorite thing about Orange County?
The food! I always tell the 6th graders that is the best part of living in OC. You can get any kind of authentic food!

What is one place you have always wanted to visit?
I don’t really have any specific place. Visiting any place new is always an experience.

What is the best movie of all time?
I don’t know that there is one! Some that are high on my list are sports movies, Rudy, Field of Dreams, The Natural. Some other favorites are When Harry Met Sally, A Beautiful Mind, and almost all of the Disney movies!

Who do people say you look like?
When I was younger I was told that I looked like Sarah Ferguson. There’s also a Halloween picture of Heidi Klum that looks like me. Must be the German roots!

What are you passionate about?
Helping people – especially kids – learn how to be kind and care about and take care of each other. Rid the world of violence and hate – learn to embrace each other with love.

What is your favorite verse?
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9

What do you love most about your ministry?
I love the conversations that I get to have with kids. I love when they ask deep meaningful questions, or make connections to their own lives, or use what they have learned to help each other or themselves when they struggle. When a 4 year old tells me, “Don’t worry, God is with you,” I know that we are making a difference.

DAVE DOHERTY
ddoherty@nocc.org

BRYAN JUE
bjue@nocc.org

Chairman of the Elders

Bryan was born and raised in the beautiful San Fernando Valley, in Los Angeles. He first ventured into Orange County when he attended UC Irvine for his undergraduate degree and has never left still being employed by the university. Bryan also had the opportunity to attend Talbot Theological Seminary graduating with a masters in Theology. Since joining NOCC, Bryan has been involved in Student Ministries and being a small group leader. Bryan and his wife, Katy both work in the education fields and are raising their 2 kids here in Orange County spending ample amounts of time at Dodger Games, Laker Games, and Disneyland.

Describe yourself in three words:
Really Nice Guy

What do you enjoy doing with your free time?
Playing with my kids and golfing

What is your favorite thing about Orange County?
The temperature, it’s just right.

What is one place you have always wanted to visit?
I would love to visit Jerusalem and the Holy Land and see the places Jesus walked.

What is the best movie of all time?
Star Wars Episode V: Empire Strikes Back

Who do people say you look like?
I was told in China that I looked like a Hong Kong singer, Jackie Chung.

What are you passionate about?
Jesus, the Bible, LA Sports, in that order

What is your favorite verse?
Philippians 2:3-5

What do you love most about your ministry?
I love to connect people into a deeper relationship with God. If I can be of help for them in that
journey, then I can sleep well.

DOUG LAKE
dlake@nocc.org

Elder

JIM SCHAEFFER
jschaeffer@nocc.org

Elder

JOHN REYES
jreyes@nocc.org

Elder