Category Archives: Staff

Eugene Park

In the summer of 1998 I was in the process of looking for a new church. Some friends of mine told me about a new church that was starting up later that year called Lighthouse Bible Church. I started attending the bible studies just to check it out and I really enjoyed the focus of the church. So I committed to making LBC my home church and became one of the charter members.

Hobbies: Guitar, sports (football, futbol, volleyball, softball, ultimate, bodysurfing)
Favorite places to eat: Smashburger, Tacos el Gordo, Lolitas, Tommy’s, Phil’s BBQ, The Cheese Shop.
Favorite Christian books: Worship Matters by Bob Kauflin, And Now Let’s Move Into a Time of Nonsense by Nick Page, Singing to the Lord by D. Martin Lloyd-Jones, The Ultimate Priority by John MacArthur, Sinners in the Hands of a Good God by David Clotfelter.
Favorite TV shows: LOST (yeah, I know it’s over), Hawaii Five-0, NCIS, The Sing-Off
Favorite Bible verse: John 14:6

Obadiah Lee

I came to LBC for the first time back in 2006, I became and member shortly after and got involved in different ministries.  I moved back to my hometown of Sacramento in the winter of 2008 and served back at my home church.  This past May of 2011 I moved back to San Diego because God opened up the door for a new job.  I quickly jumped on the opportunity to be back in San Diego and became a member once again and am now serving for the glory of God.
I am serving on Single Life staff because I want to be involved in the growth of the young adults at LBC.  I served as a high school youth sponsor while I was back home and was humbled by God’s work in such young souls.  I hope at LBC I would be a faithful servant to encourage and grow alongside my brothers and sisters in Christ.
  • Hobbies: photography, guitar, singing, technology, fixing things, basketball, football, tennis, drawing.
  • Favorite Christian Book: Disciplines of a Godly Man by  R.Kent Hughes, my
  • Favorite Bible Verse is Psalm 143:10.

Jane Liou

I started consistently coming out to LBC in 2007 and stayed because of the solid Biblical preaching and friendly people who desire to honor God.  I grew up in San Diego, but moved to L.A. to attend UCLA (go bruins).  I came back to SD for pharmacy school at UCSD; I am now a pharmacist.  I joined staff because I enjoy the fellowship the Single’s Ministry provides (though I think the name makes it sound more like a dating service than a church group) and a have a knack for organization.

  • Hobbies: eating, sleeping, shopping, hanging out w/ ppl
  • Favorite Bible verse: Hebrews 11:1

Alex & Maria Ko

Alex:  I came to LBC eight years ago soon after starting medical school at UCSD. I have been part of the Single Life ministry ever since, and my desire is to grow in our love for and worship of God together.  I serve as a small group leader alongside my beautiful wife Maria.

  • Hobbies:basketball, tennis, and playing more and more with my son, Nathaniel.
  • Favorite Christian Book; Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis.
  • Favorite verse: Romans 8:28.

Maria:  My classmate brought me to Lighthouse in my first year of grad school.  I loved it and decided to stay.  I joined singles staff so that I would be able to share my enthusiasm about God with my fellow believers.  I would love to continue to spur on our singles group’s love for God and be a part of this great ministry at Lighthouse.

  • Fun Fact:  I eat everything with some kind of spicy sauce.
  • why did you join singles staff:
  • Favorite Christian book:  “When Sinners Say I do” by Dave Harvey
  • Hobbies:  eating, cooking, playing with our cute son and my wonderful husband
  • Favorite Bible Verse:  Isaiah 41:10

Brenda Hom

Hello, I came to Lighthouse about 6 years ago.  I have been serving on Single Staff for a few years now, and I continue to recommit to this ministry because God has given me a passion to see the Singles of Lighthouse grow in their walks with Jesus Christ, and for God’s name to be made known.

  • Favorite Christian book: “Choosing to See” by MaryBeth Chapman.
  • Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13.
  • Hobbies are snowboarding, tennis, hiking, camping, visiting National Parks and historic sites.
  • Fun Fact:  I like hamsters.  I had 9 total, but not all at the same time.

Joseph Ho

I started coming out to Lighthouse after I graduated from UCSF in 2009 and moved to San Diego to work. I heard about Lighthouse through my brother who is a student at the Master’s seminary.   I want to join single staff because I want to encourage like-minded singles to run the Christian race together with perseverance.
  • Hobbies: piano, guitar, hiking, and photography
  • Favorite Christian books: “The Gospel according to Jesus” by John MacArthur, “Money, Possessions, and Eternity” by Randy Alcorn.
  • Favorite Bible Verses: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Trevor & Marina Hayes

Trevor:

My wife and I moved to San Diego last year. We didn’t have to look
anywhere else after our first Sunday at LBC. Patrick’s Biblical teaching and the member’s genuine love towards one another quickly convinced us that Lighthouse was a church for us. This is going to be our first year at Singles and I’m looking forward getting to know single men and growing in Christ together.

  • Hobbies: reading, nature like activities (hiking, hunting), technology.
  • Favorite Christian book: Trusting God by Jerry Bridges.
  • Favorite Bible Verse: book of Ecclesiastes, “All is vanity and Striving after wind”.

Marina:

Before moving to San Diego last year I found the LBC website and checked it out. Reading about different ministries, seeing pictures and learning about Lighthouse mission and decision, I wanted to become a part of that church. Our first Sunday here was everything we hoped for; there was no reason to look for other churches. The fact that Patrick and some other guys came over and helped us on our moving day, showed me that people at LBC had a heart for service. I’m looking forward to developing new relationships with single ladies at church. I hope we can serve each other and grow together for the glory of God.

 

  • Hobbies: music, photography, anything crafty. I also love reading and experiencing new things (like new foods!)
  • Favorite Christian book: Holiness by J.C. Ryle
  • Favorite Bible verse: one of many, PS 119:11.

Thomas & Karen Fong

Thomas:

I came to San Diego in 2005 to get my Master’s at UCSD.  I came to LBC because I knew that a friend came here for church.  Originally, I stayed out of habit, but eventually, I stayed because of the loving people and hearing teaching like I have never experienced anywhere else.

My time in Single Ministry was a great time of fellowship with other singles through activities or simply serving them through fixing their cars or other items.  I look forward to continuing to minister to the singles through more than just physical needs.

  • Hobbies: Spending time with Karen and my daughter, Penelope,
  • Fixing cars, fixing stuff up around the house.
  • Favorite Christian Book: A Gospel Primer – Milton Vincent
  • Favorite Bible verse:  Romans 8:18

Karen:

I first heard about Lighthouse when I transferred to UCSD for school in 2005.  One of my roommates was attending Lighthouse and invited me to join her my first Sunday in San Diego. I started attending regularly winter quarter because of the great teaching, accountability, and the love I saw people had for one another. I became a member soon after.  In 2009, I moved back home to San Jose for work but God brought me back in 2011 when Thomas and I got married and I’ve been at Lighthouse since.

I’m joining Single Staff because I want to be involved with the young adults at LBC in hopes to encourage and run this race for Christ together.

  • Hobbies: Spending time with people, especially with Thomas and our daughter Penelope, cake decorating, baking, and cooking
  • Favorite Christian Book: Humility by C.J. Mahaney, The Excellent Wife by Martha Peace, Spiritual Depression by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
  • Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 8:28, Phillipians 4:4-8