Canvas Team

  • Sang Boo

    LEAD PASTOR

    Pastor Sang Boo joined the GCC family in June 2014. After being born again in the fall of 1998, Pastor Sang was eventually led to vocational ministry in 2006. He enrolled into Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, where he received his Master of Divinity in 2009 and also his PhD in 2017. Pastor Sang has a deep desire to renew the hope of Christ and His church in the South Bay through love and the power of the gospel. He married his beautiful wife, CJ, in 1995, and they have three wonderful kids. Pastor Sang enjoys guitars, movies, and golf.

  • Nathan S. Kang

    ASSOCIATE PASTOR

    Nathan Kang was born and raised in Torrance and joined the GCC family in August 2023. While he grew up in a pastor’s home, it wasn't until February 18th 2008 when accepted Christ. He was called to ministry on August 26, 2010 at a Summer Youth Retreat and went to West Coast Baptist College. Nathan graduated with his Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2021 and is currently pursuing his PhD in History. Prior to GCC, he served at Hillcrest Baptist for 9 years. Nathan enjoys tennis, weightlifting, snowboarding, golf, McDonald's, and volunteering for the American Cancer Society.

  • Paul Hwang

    DEACON

    Deacon Paul Hwang has been a faithful member of GCC since February 2014. Paul has served as a lay leader for the Welcome, Worship, and most recently Small Group Ministries as well as participating in a number of ad hoc ministries needs. Paul has been a part of the leadership team since 2015 and was ordained as a Deacon January 2021. Paul grew up in the Philadelphia, PA area, the second son of five of Rev. Peter and Rev. Grace Hwang. Paul is married to his wonderful wife JoAnn and is blessed with two wonderful daughters.