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Missions

Our Fieldworkers

Aaron Fung

I am actively seeking out those that God has called to serve in missions. My goal is to help people discern if God is calling them to the mission field and help them get there. Additionally, I'm looking for ways in which my organization, RCE International, can support those on the mission field through training and the development of other partnerships.

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Alisa Wong

Sharing Christ with university students through English language teaching at The Centre in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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Antonia Hwang

Mobilizing Chinese churches for cross-cultural missions with AIM.

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The Brooks

A congregation in Downtown LA focused on bringing people into the fellowship of God's family, building them up to Christ-like maturity, training them for their ministry in the local church, and sending them out to share the Good News all for the global glory of God. One of our goals is to see a “set free church” move into DTLA to provide a church that meets the needs of this community, providing them a hand up and not just a hand out—helping them find their purpose in life.

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Buzz & Ruthi Curtis

Currently ministering to the Thai community in Minneapolis, MN.

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David Zhang

Serving at the Enyu Chinese Christian Church in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

David & Louise Chu

Discipling believers and evangelizing in Hong Kong with Youth for Christ (HK) Ltd.

Joseph & Winnie Sze

Pastoring, discipling, and training churches in Brazil.

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Joyce & Uno

Graduating from UCLA, Joyce answered the Lord’s call to full-time ministry and has since served in campus ministry and leadership development in several Asian contexts. Upon graduating with a degree in medicine, Uno was convicted about God’s love through the Beatitudes and answered the Lord’s call to full-time ministry. He has since served in campus ministry, most recently as the team leader of a medical team.

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Kevin Cho

Kevin is an engineer by training but received his Master of Divinity in Chaplaincy from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He is currently a Hospital Chaplain in Los Angeles and seeks to serve the local church and the greater community as a parish minister.

Lifewords Berhad

Dr. Yee Ching Tan serves as the principal and New Testament instructor at Lifewords Berhad in Johor, Malaysia.

Peter & Lillian

Bible professors and indigenous church planting mentors at Bethel Bible Institute in Chiang Rai, Thailand.

D & R*

Making disciples in Asia.

K*

Providing crisis care to missionaries globally.

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L*

Lorden & Debbie Chang

Lorden is a full-time staff with the Navigators at UC Irvine ministering to college and international students. He leads a team of staff and volunteers to train disciple makers by sharing the gospel with them, helping them grow in their faith, and equipping them to do the same with others in their own context.

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Noreen*

Serving internationally in humanitarian relief and development contexts, particularly with refugee communities. She has served in Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.

Rebecca*

Making disciples in Asia.

*Due to the sensitive climate in countries our fieldworkers operate in, names and photos have been omitted for the protection of their safety and the gospel work being done.

FCBCLA Children & Youth Volunteer Requirements (CYVR)

Please read the following guidelines completely before beginning the 3-Step Volunteer Application Process:

All adults (18 years old and older) who serve in children or youth ministries (i.e., Sunday School, camp, Celebration, childcare, etc.) in any capacity (i.e., teacher, aide, administrator, counselor, staff, etc.) must complete all FCBCLA Children & Youth Volunteer Requirements (CYVR), including all training and background checks.

These requirements comply with state law AB 506 and meet ministry leaders’ expectations. Pastoral staff and trustees have determined these steps as necessary to ensure the safety of our children and youth.

Additional Information

Some ministries serving children and youth may have additional requirements which must be met before a volunteer can serve. We recommend starting all trainings and background checks at least one month prior to serving.
Volunteers can begin serving once all requirements have been fulfilled.
Volunteers who serve seasonally or for specific events (such as camp or childcare) must meet all requirements before the event. A volunteer who anticipates serving in children or youth ministry in the near future should complete the process early.
New and updated regulations may occasionally require additional steps for compliance.

3-Step Volunteer Application Process

Step #1: Mandated Reporter Training

The online training is provided by Mandated Reporter Training and will take approximately 2 hours.

To access the training, do one of the following:
1. Email Justin at jlee@fcbc.org and include your full name and ministry.
2. Look out for an email from Justin once your ministry’s leader notifies him.
After completing the training, a certificate will be generated for you. Download it and email a copy to Justin at jlee@fcbc.org.

Step #2: Live Scan Background Check

Select a convenient Live Scan location: oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations
Note: The average fee should be $20–$30, which will be reimbursed by the church (see below). Avoid places that charge more than that.
Complete and print two (2) copies of this form.
For more specific instructions on how to complete the form, click here.
You must bring the following items with you to complete the Live Scan:
- 2 copies of the completed form
- Current state-issued driver’s license, ID, or passport
- Form of payment (i.e., cash, credit card, etc.)
Submit a reimbursement request for the Live Scan fee with the following info:
- Your mailing address
- Description: Live Scan Fee
- Budget: C5150 Office
- Category: Other
Optional: If you wish to have the reimbursement deposited directly into your bank account, sign up for direct deposit.

Step #3: Additional Background Check*

You will receive an email invitation from “ClearStar” requesting authorization to do the background check. Look for the subject line “First Chinese Baptist Background Check Request from connect@clearstar.net” (you may just see “connect”).
Note: For some Gmail users, their ClearStar email may end up in one of their other folders (junk, social, promotion, etc.) instead of the primary inbox.
Follow the instructions in the email to access the ClearStar website:
1. Read and electronically sign the disclosure form for your background check.
2. The final step is to fill in your information and follow the instructions to submit your application. Make sure the legal name that you provide matches your driver’s license, ID, or passport.

*The ClearStar background review process is governed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). ClearStar does not screen financial or credit histories. The FCBCLA Background Check Disclosure and a Summary of Your Rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act can be viewed below:

Executive Council Nominee Profiles

執行理事會候選人簡介

The Executive Council Board is seeking and praying to confirm 3 EC Elected Members to the EC Board on the new church year for succession planning.

執行理事會正在尋求並禱告，在新的教會年度確認 3 位候選人加入執行理事會，以承接即將卸任成員的職務。

Celia Koomprapun 謝京寳
Charlie Lee 李宏浩
Daniel Spickard 史文華

Please pray for the nomination committee’s discernment in choosing the ones God has called. The nominees will be voted upon at the Annual Members’ Meeting on August 10th.

請為提名委員會辨別神所呼召的人選禱告。執行理事會候選人將於 8 月 10 日的年度會員大會中進行投票表。

Celia Koomprapun

謝京寶

English Chinese

Charlie Lee

李宏浩

English Chinese

Daniel Spickard

史文華

English Chinese

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Every year, our Southern Baptist Convention denomination gives a Christmas offering to the International Mission Board. All proceeds go toward fully supporting IMB missionaries so that they can focus on their entry on the field all the way through exit. Currently, FCBC has a few church members serving with the IMB. In the future we hope to send others to go and continue to reach unreached peoples in least reached places. Every church, regardless of size or resources, has a role to play in reaching every nation. Our church, through our praying and giving can have a global impact in missions.

If you are led, please give by going to fcbc.org/give and select “Lottie Moon Christmas Offering” (preferred method) or by check to FCBCLA with memo: “Lottie Moon Christmas Offering”. Offering will be collected now until 12/31.

For more info, stories, and videos from missionaries & their ministries, visit imb.org/lmco or link to the Week of Prayer Guide.

Our Fieldworkers

Aaron Fung

Aaron Fung

Alisa Wong

Alisa Wong

Antonia Hwang

Antonia Hwang

The Brooks

The Brooks

Buzz & Ruthi Curtis

Buzz & Ruthi Curtis

David Zhang

David & Louise Chu

David & Louise Chu

Joseph & Winnie Sze

Joseph & Winnie Sze

Joyce & Uno

Joyce & Uno

Kevin Cho

Kevin Cho

Lifewords Berhad

Peter & Lillian

Peter & Lillian

D & R*

D & R*

K*

K*

L*

Lorden & Debbie Chang

Noreen*

Noreen*

Rebecca*

Rebecca*

Please read the following guidelines completely before beginning the 3-Step Volunteer Application Process:

3-Step Volunteer Application Process

Step #1: Mandated Reporter Training

Step #2: Live Scan Background Check

Step #3: Additional Background Check*

執行理事會候選人簡介

Celia Koomprapun

謝京寶

Charlie Lee

李宏浩

Daniel Spickard

史文華

If you are led, please give by going to fcbc.org/give and select “Lottie Moon Christmas Offering” (preferred method) or by check to FCBCLA with memo: “Lottie Moon Christmas Offering”. Offering will be collected now until 12/31.

Sunday In-Person and Online Worship Services

CHURCH INFORMATION

MISSION STATEMENT

VISION STATEMENT