Ian Ma

I am a Christian pastor with 30+ years' experience in full-time ministry. I have lived in the USA, the UK and Hong Kong, and am fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.  I love Jesus, people, travel, and food!

2019-present     Gospel Community Church – Hong Kong

• Lead pastor of evangelical international church  

2013-2019          Chinese Overseas Christian Mission – Milton Keynes, England, UK

• Director of Next Generation Ministry Department – Coordinator of ministry to British-born and British-raised Chinese through national evangelistic and revival conferences, leadership training, mentorship, and church & ministry consultation; Pulpit supply (mainly in English) among Chinese churches in the UK; Pastoral Advisor of Nottingham Chinese Christian Church (2016-2018); Pastoral Consultant to Chinese Church in London (2018); Architect and volunteer pastor of joint-venture English worship service of Milton Keynes Chinese Christian Church and Calvary Chinese Christian Church in Milton Keynes (2015-present)

1995-2013          Chinese Christian Church in Somerset – Somerset, New Jersey, USA

• Pastor of Youth Ministry (1995-2013); Pastor of English Ministry (2005-2008); Short-term Missions Team Leader (1995-2013); Ad hoc leader of Pastoral Team and Deacon Board (2008-2013); Point person in strategic implementation of Elder Board (2010-2013)

1991-1995          Chinese Bible Church of Greater Lowell – Chelmsford, Massachusetts, USA

• Youth Ministry Intern (1991-1993); Short-term Missions Team Leader (1992-1995); Youth Minister (1993-1995)

1986-1989          Pacific Guardian Life Insurance Company, Ltd – Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

• Graphic Artist

1989-1993          Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary – South Hamilton, Massachusetts

• Degree: Master of Divinity; Youth Ministry Certification (Level 3 - Highest)

1982-1986          University of Hawaii at Manoa – Honolulu, Hawaii

• Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts; Concentration: Graphic Design

1976-1982          Diocesan Boys’ School – Kowloon, Hong Kong

• Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination: 2 Distinctions (English, Art), 3 Credits (Mathematics, Religious Studies, Geography)