Personal Introduction

My name is Joseph. I was born in Taipei, Taiwan, and immigrated to Los Angeles, United States at the age of six, where I have lived ever since. I currently serve at Irvine First Chinese Baptist Church (IFCBC) as the Music Coordinator, Choir Director, and Pianist.

From a young age, I was nurtured by my mother and grew up immersed in both classical music and sacred church music. I thank God for guiding me through my parents to participate in various choirs, church choirs, and piano recitals throughout my life. Under the instruction of many music teachers and conductors, I received solid training in music and choral performance.

Through my studies of church history and theology, I have also developed a deeper understanding of the development of sacred music and the important role that music has played within the church throughout the ages.

It is my prayer that through my leadership in music, the worship experience at our church each week may be enriched through choir ministry, instrumental accompaniment, and praise. By integrating both contemporary and historical elements of sacred church music, we seek to create a worship environment that is both vibrant and rooted in tradition.

We desire that all who enter our church will not only be nourished by God’s Word, but also encounter God through beautiful music and hymns, experiencing His presence in a meaningful way.

At the same time, sacred music serves an educational purpose. It helps cultivate and pass down the rich heritage of church music to the next generation. It is also my hope that more brothers and sisters will come to see that the Christian faith is not only a personal relationship with God, but also an entry into a rich and beautiful tradition of Christian culture and history.

I believe that through these efforts, God can also foster greater unity among believers across different denominations, ultimately moving toward the oneness for which Christ, our High Priest and Head of the Church, prayed.