We started as a mission church sent by the Chinese Baptist Church of Orange County (CBCOC) in Anaheim to reach more Cantonese-speaking Chinese in the southern parts of Orange County. From beginning as a humble place of worship to having the biggest community of Chinese-American believers, the growth of our church would not have been possible without the grace of our Lord.
1991 Planning of a mission church in Irvine
CBCOC was led to vision in January 1991, following its annual church planning conference.
Ten families and eighty people were sent by the Chinese Baptist Church of Orange County (CBCOC) in Anaheim to establish a mission church with the goal to reach more Cantonese-speaking Chinese in the southern parts of Orange County. From beginning as a humble place of worship to having the biggest community of Chinese-American believers, the growth of our church would not have been possible without the grace of our Lord.
1992 Rented a temporary location
1993 The Church on Red Hill our temporary location in Tustin
In April of 1992, The Church on Red Hill in Tustin, California offered to host our mission church. Rev. James Chiu who founded CBCOC, as well as the senior pastor at that time, volunteered to become senior pastor of the mission church.
A group of people were sent down to Tustin to visit a temporary location for rent.
1993 The Church on Red Hill became our temporary location in Tustin
Ten families and eighty people were sent by the Chinese Baptist Church of Orange County (CBCOC) in Anaheim to establish a mission church with the goal to reach more Cantonese-speaking Chinese in the southern parts of Orange County. From beginning as a humble place of worship to having the biggest community of Chinese-American believers, the growth of our church would not have been possible without the grace of our Lord.
In January 1993 a bilingual service Cantonese and English was establish together with Sunday School classes, Music & Worship Ministry, Children Ministry and Youth Ministry.
Recognizing Our Independence
In July 1993, the mission church became the Chinese Baptist Church of Central Orange County (CBCCOC) and is operationally independent of CBCOC, the Anaheim mother church.
1997 Purchased a Land
God provided a new 116,087 square feet lot in the Northwood Community in the city of Irvine.
1997 Ground breaking in Irvine
March 21, 1997 Ground breaking in Irvine
1998 Phase I Construction
The start of construction begin in November 1998 - completion in November 2000 Fellowship Hall, Kitchen, Library, Children Center, 2 Classrooms, Tower and 181 Parking Lot.
2000 Completion of Fellowship Hall
Our Fellowship Hall is a multi-purpose space used for Sunday worships, Sunday lunch gatherings, events, children classroom, fellowship activities, ping pong and meeting room.
2000 Moved from Tustin to Irvine
April 29, 2000 moving day.
After more than 7 years renting, we finally moved to our new location in Irvine.
2000 Inaugural Worship in Irvine
On Sunday, May 7, 2000 the first bilingual Cantonese and English worship begun at our new campus outdoor.
2001 Phase II Ground Breaking
With God's continuous provision we are able to proceed to our 7,122 square feet Phase II plans for more educational class rooms and pastoral staff offices.
Completion of Phase I and Phase II
In 2000 total Phase I was completed and 2003 Phase II was completed.
2013 Completion of Phase III
"Building for God's Glory" is completed.
The construction period was from April 2008 – July 2013.
14,500 square feet of Sanctuary, Class Room and Youth Center
History of the Christmas Program
Our well-known Christmas Program tradition began in 1993 and ran until 2019. Due to COVID, the presentation was put on hold and later dissolved with the retirement of our Minister of Music and Worship Doris Shin.
During the 27-year run of the production, the Christmas program shared the Good News of Salvation with the community celebrating Christmas with music, the perfect language, drama, dance, orchestra, and various choral singing groups such as the adult, youth, and children choir, a combination of 200 participants.
1993
Shine the Light of Christmas
1994
Make Your Heart a Bethlehem
1995
Christmas, Sing Noel!
1996
Everlasting Light
1997
It Took a Miracle
1998
Child of Bethlehem
1999
The Wonder of His Love
2000
The Wonder of Christmas
2001
One King
2002
Everlasting Light
2003
A Thrill of Hope
2004
The Spirit of Christmas
2005
Wondrous Gift
2006
Christmas is Forever
2007
Noel
2008
Joy to the World
2009
One More Silent Night
2010
The Star Still Shine
2011
Sing Gloria
2012
Hallelujah!
Light Has Come
2013
Christmas is Coming
2014
We're Glad You Came
2015
Under a Starry Sky
2016
Prince of Peace
2017
The Best Christmas Ever
2018
Christmas Praise
2019
The Wonder of it All