MARTIN CHANG
Teaching and Equipping Pastor
Central

Martin immigrated to America from South Korea at the tender age of three, living first in Chicago then Seattle before moving to NY.  Before pivoting into ministry, he was working in bio-medical research at the University of Washington.   He had the privilege of engaging in theological education at Regent College (Vancouver, BC Canada) in the late nineties, sitting at the feet of theological giants.  He would say that he  is still plumbing the depths of truth and wisdom encountered during that seminal experience.  He is ordained to the Word and Sacrament in the Evangelical Covenant Church. 

In terms of ministry experience, he’s served in pastoral ministry for over 25 years;  in Tacoma, WA and ultimately as Lead Pastor of New Vision Covenant Church in Queens, NY.  New Vision eventually merged with Edge City at the beginning of 2024, which was when he joined the staff. 

Martin has been fully given to the grand and earthy covenant of marriage with Yon for 27 years, together delighting in their daughter Ellie, and two Silver GSD’s (German Shepherd Dog)  fur babies, Sabbi & Calli. 

Martin is endlessly fascinated by the world His Father has created, and in those who bear His astounding image.  He is passionate about knowing and becoming like Christ, then empowering others toward Christo-formation; in missional contexts near and far.  

He loves to take deep dives into new truths and learning experiences, engrossing himself in wide ranging conversations, books on contemplative spirituality, YouTube videos, gourmet cups of coffee, multi-day backpacking in the backcountry, tennis, no-till organic gardening, singing & playing songs of heartfelt praise on the guitar, traveling, and of course his fur babies.