Marcus Choi – Lead Pastor

Little-Known Facts About Marcus

Interests

His wife and three children (Josh, Aly, Isaac); TV (24, ESPN, reality shows); UCLA sports teams; working out, low-carb foods, golf, blogging, running or jogging (I think I’m running, but some may call it jogging).

Hidden (Well-Hidden) Talents

Flutist (many eons ago); remodeling homes (only the inside); fixing everything

Brushes With History

Actor on Sweet Valley High TV show (actually just an extra); almost selected to be an extra for a Power Rangers episode (emphasis on almost); witnessed UCLA Bruins basketball winning the National Championship in 1995.

Adventures

Marcus and Connie went on a one-month missions trip to Japan in 1999; completed the L.A. Marathon in just under 10 hours (actually 5 hours); tried to go hiking in Kauai, Hawaii, during our honeymoon with my wife (who had sandals) and now it’s a famous story we share when giving premarital counseling about what NOT to do.

Why He’s Uncommon

Grew up all over Southern California; listened to rap music and wore hip-hop gear during teenage years; hates cleaning but obsessed with cleaning dirty wood floors.