Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the
evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service,
so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith
and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole
measure of the fullness of Christ.
(Ephesians 4:11-13)
At Faith Community Christian Church, our pastors act as leading
elders of the community. We have called them from all other work and support
them so that they might exercise their God-given roles as shepherds by focusing
on the disciplines of prayer, the study and teaching of Scripture and spiritual
counsel. We provide mutual accountability for them and keep them in our prayers.
Pastor Ted Ng
Lead Pastor
Before all else, Ted finds his identity in his friendship with Jesus. He is continually learning what it means to live with Christ and in Christ, as well as with the other persons of the Trinity. He finds his calling in his family: he is a husband to Eudora, a father to three young adults (Evan, Gregory, and Jenalyn), and a child to Philip and Emily. As his many interests and hobbies suggest, there is more to Ted than meets the eye. He not only practices several martial arts, including Kobudo (Traditional Okinawan Weapons), but also reads and writes poetry. At the same time, Ted enjoys exploring ideas related to spirituality, theology, and culture. Some of his favorite stories—such as The Lord of the Rings, a book, and The Walking Dead, a video game—are ones which reveal truths about humanity. To Ted, the world is full of interesting and wonderful things; there’s always more to discover.
Ted holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature (B.A. (Hons.), University of Waterloo) along with a Master’s degree (M.Div., Regent College) and a Doctorate in Christian Spirituality (D. Min., Fuller Theological Seminary). In 1993, he interned as a pastor at Christ Church of China. Then, beginning in 1995, he served on the pastoral team at Lord’s Grace Church for 12 years. He was ordained in 2000. In 2007, God invited Ted to plant F3C with him in response to the needs in Vancouver’s Christian community. It is Ted’s hope that F3C will be a real, tangible example of God’s kingdom of love on Earth. He hopes our church will be rooted in historical Christianity and faithful to God’s heart. Meanwhile, Ted has been committed to the spiritual formation and training of pastors for over 20 years through apprenticeship, mentoring, and teaching. He has served as an adjunct professor at Carey Theological College. His interests are in Spiritual Theology, Pastoral Formation, Intercultural Engagement, Next Generation Chinese Ministry and Missional Church Ministry.
E-mail: ted.ng@f3c.ca
Pastor Diana Gee
Associate Pastor
A second-generation Chinese Canadian from Edmonton, Diana moved to Vancouver when she enrolled in Regent College’s Master of Divinity program. In Vancouver, she was invited to attend F3C (which was, wonderfully, within walking distance from her home at the time). She then worked as the first pastoral intern in F3C’s ministry apprenticeship program for two years. After graduating from Regent in 2011, she was asked to become F3C’s associate pastor. To Diana, this was an opportunity of a lifetime. She loved the church’s welcoming environment, as well as its focus on relationships, authenticity, and listening to the Spirit. In 2018, Diana was ordained by the church. She now hopes to see F3C become a spiritual home where all our members will discover that we are beloved by God and have a place in His creation. She prays that we will not only encounter God, but also know Jesus as Lord, Savior, and Friend.
In the Fall of 2019, Diana began studying the art of spiritual direction through Fuller Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry: Spiritual Direction track. On her own time, she tries to keep her small garden patch alive, dabbles in wood-working projects, and learns iconography. Before moving to Vancouver, Diana (who has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Alberta) was a Professional Engineer. She worked as a designer in structural engineering for more than six years. She is an easy-going introvert with a questioning mind, and an open heart.
E-mail: diana.gee@f3c.ca
Susan Sung
Elder – President
A native of Ontario, Susan grew up in Ottawa and attended Ottawa University before moving to Vancouver. She’s now the Chief Operating Officer of the Sung Household: a mom to two funny, imaginative children and a wife to her dearest husband. Susan was first encouraged to visit F3C by a friend of a friend. When she did, she was surprised by the acceptance and love the community gave her. It offered her a haven where people understand that everyone has strengths and weaknesses—where her spirit could be nurtured, and where she could nurture others’ in return. Grateful for all the care she has received throughout her life, Susan now longs to care for others, including by serving as an elder at F3C. She hopes that together, the members of our church will see and accept each other for who we are.
Along with supporting the community at F3C, Susan acts as the Vice President Chair of the Parent Advisory Committee at her son’s school. She also volunteers at her daughter’s school. At home, she takes on the role of a reluctant gardener. One thing Susan really enjoys is food: cooking it, eating it, having long conversations about it—even daydreaming about it. She especially loves making food that excites the taste buds, brings back memories, or simply warms the soul.
Vincent Chan
Elder – Treasurer
Having attended F3C since Pastor Ted planted it, Vincent is one of our church’s original members. A father of two, Vincent became an elder because he felt called to take on more of a leadership role in the church. To him, eldership involves supporting F3C’s pastors in their ministry and looking out for its members. One of his hopes for our church community is that we continue to grow in numbers, as well as in our relationships with God and each other.
Aside from being an elder, Vincent has a full-time job teaching Science and Chemistry at a school. Though quite shy in the past, he has become more outgoing since beginning this career. When not in the classroom or at church, Vincent enjoys swimming, biking, reading, and coaching volleyball.
Dave Nguyen-Stone
Elder – Secretary
Dave experienced a dramatic change in his life when he was in university. There, he was inspired to move from simply believing in Jesus to actively following and serving him. Pursuing Jesus has led Dave, who was raised in a Pentecostal family, to a range of Protestant and Catholic communities. Each facet of this background has shaped his view of God in valuable ways. When Dave attended F3C for the first time, he was dating his wife, Kim. He was impressed by the community’s welcoming and collaborative environment, and when the couple married, they chose to make it their home. Desiring to give to a church from which he’s received much, Dave accepted the opportunity to become an elder at F3C. He hopes to set an example for youth (including his two children) of what it looks like to serve Christ through the church. He also hopes that F3C will be a faithful people that offers an alternative lifestyle of generosity, commitment, and hospitality, ultimately leading to Christ.
Outside of F3C, Dave works with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Formerly a campus minister (in Hamilton, Toronto, and then in Vancouver), he is now InterVarsity’s Staff Director for the province of British Columbia. In his free time Dave can be found playing hockey with a local Old-Timer’s league or enjoying art-cinema and literature. He loves creating art, written works, and music, and has recorded an album of original Christmas songs with his friends every year for the past decade. He and Kim also delight in living hospitably in Vancouver. They keep a room open in their home for out-of-town guests and people in need.
We are grateful to Emma Kwok who graciously penned these profiles. Emma is a third-year undergraduate in the University of British Columbia’s media studies program. She enjoys reading books and fairy tales, studying topics such as anthropology, and having heart-to-heart conversations. To her, these are all things which can illuminate the beauty of human similarities and differences. She is constantly learning more about God’s love and grace, for which she grows ever more thankful. (2019)
Latest page update: January 2021