Kevin Leong
Yorba Linda
Summary
Mission-driven pastor with experience serving through early church planting years. Hungry to grow and learn from those that have come before and attributes success to the mentors God's brought near. Successful in overseeing weekly worship services, developing multi-layered leadership teams, and building new ministries. Experienced in growing small groups and developing leaders to lead and love well.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Pastor
Renew Church OC
05.2025 - Current
- Preaching monthly Sunday service, as well as monthly teaching outreach (Local churches, HIU, FCA, Cru)
- Recruit and led weekly a Host team of 30+ volunteers for set-up, security, and fostering a guest experience of 'God's Family' from the moment they park until they are seated.
- Grew small group ministry from 17 to 32 weekly small groups (66 leaders, 378 individual members) through regular equipping and training.
- Developed the church's weekly discipleship curriculum and packaged into book series for future study.
- Supported Elder board with finances, quarterly reports, and church health assessment.
- Oversight and development of college pastor and the hiring of all new staff.
- Executed and led 100+ young adult retreat focused on marketplace ministry.
- Officiated and served special services such as weddings, baptisms, vow renewals, and hospital visits.
College Pastor
Renew Church OC
08.2019 - 04.2025
- Developed and grew weekly mid-week worship services, from 0 to 50 weekly college students.
- Oversight and development of 2 pastoral interns, 4 adult volunteers, and 10+ student leaders.
- Mobilized weekly campus evangelism called 'Prayer and Share' with 10-15 students trained and equipped to share their faith.
- Mobilized 30+ students to attend a summer camp for local foster kids (Royal Family Kids Camp).
- Preach and teach Sunday service 6 times a year, as well as monthly teaching at local campus ministries (CPP, CSUF, UCI, Chapman).
- Led a weekly outreach sports ministry which grew from 20 members to 120+ weekly through online engagement and development of leaders.
- Recruited and led weekly a Host team of 30+ volunteers for set-up and security.
Account Manager
Eleon Direct
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Oversee account health on Amazon and eBay and review accounting and supply chain management.
- Coordinated with overseas manufacturers and optimized listings through market research and SEO's to improve online sales and drive growth from 1.1 million in annual sales to 1.8 million.
Education
Master of Arts - Christian Ministry And Leadership
Talbot School of Theology
La Mirada, CA06-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Hawai'i At Mānoa
Honolulu, HI06-2017
Skills
- Teaching and Communication
- Ministry Strategy and Coordination
- Volunteer Recruitment and Development
- Small Group Leadership
- Discipleship and Spiritual Formation
- Pastoral Care
Affiliations
Affiliate Staff with Cru
Ordination (Pending) with Evangelical Free Church of America
Timeline
Executive Pastor
Renew Church OC
05.2025 - Current
College Pastor
Renew Church OC
08.2019 - 04.2025
Account Manager
Eleon Direct
06.2017 - 07.2019
Master of Arts - Christian Ministry And Leadership
Talbot School of Theology
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Hawai'i At Mānoa