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Hello from Alumni Ministries

“Well, that was unexpected.”

You’ve probably expressed this sentiment over the past few years – I certainly have. But for me, it was, “How did I end up back at Valley Christian almost 20 years after graduation?” Over the years, I enjoyed speaking at chapels, baccalaureates, town halls, and spending time with the International Students to encourage you as a guest and alumnus. Still, I never imagined joining the staff at VCS. So, why here and why now? The simple answer: you.

This year, after speaking at baccalaureate for the Class of 2021, I realized that over the school’s 60-year history with over 12,000 alumni, there were very few connections between us and our alma mater after graduation. Something shifted in me, and instead of wondering when or if someone else was going to build a community for us, I began to wonder, “how can I contribute?” Throughout my faith journey, I have experienced that the places I never expected to be can become the spaces God wants to use me- I just need to say “yes.” After 15 years of full-time ministry in a church context, I joined Valley Christian as the Director of Alumni Ministries to create a ministry for you (and me). The unexpected shift in me was a growing heart for you.

Alumni Ministries is impossible without the community of alumni – us – together. We hope to build lifelong relationships cultivating support, encouragement, and prayer beyond graduation wherever and whatever stage of life you find yourself in. We want you to know that you always have a home at Valley and we want to partner with you to find belonging and discover God’s purpose.

So, this is our first step: to reach out and say, “hi.” We would love the opportunity to hear more of your story beyond Valley over the coming months. For now, I invite you to stay connected with us via Instagram @vchsalumni or on our website alumni.vcs.net. Finally, if there is anything we can do to support and/or pray for you, please do not hesitate to email us at alumni@vcs.net. May God bless you with a tangible sense of His presence. It is an honor to journey with you.

Grace and Peace,
Steve Dang (‘02), M.Div.
Director of Alumni Ministries

Get Involved – Become an Alumni Ambassador

Help us build a worldwide network of alumni to connect our graduates no matter where they are in the world as an Alumni Ambassador. To learn more about our Ambassador Program click here.

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Meet some of our current Alumni Ambassadors:

**Annette Taylor Class of 2002,**
Baylor University, Dallas, Texas

**Avery Dickie, Class of 2020,**
Baylor University, Waco, TX

**Cami Szambelan, Class of 2019,**
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

**Casey Furtado, Class of 2003,**
San Diego, California

**Chris Lee, Class of 2020,**
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

**Dennis Flowers, Class of 2016,**
Grand Canyon University, Denver, CO

**Eliam Chang, Class of 2022,**
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

**Gabi Stieg, Class of 2020,**
Biola, Los Angeles, California

**Hannah Thomas, Class of 2022,**
University of Southern California

**Jacqueline Simon, Class of 2015,**
Chapman University, San Jose, CA

**Jasmine Butler, Class of 2010,**
Santa Clara, California

**Jennifer Song, Class of 2022,**
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

**Jordan Smallwood, Class of 2009,**
San Jose, California

**Jonathan Morgan, Class of 2022,**
New York University, New York, NY

**Kaitlyn Ould, Class of 2022,**
San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly)

**Kalliyana Tep, Class of 2020,**
Baylor University, Waco, Texas

**Matthew Harris, Class of 2008,**
South Bay Area

**Micah Kim, Class of 2020,**
Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts

**Nicole Baker, Class of 2010,**
Belmont University, Business Owner, Nashville, Tennessee

**Peter Sohn, Class of 2014,**
Anchorage, Alaska

**Ray Menchaca, Class of 2002,**
Azusa Pacific University, East Bay Area, Brentwood, CA

**Sophie Ahn, Class of 2022,**
Columbia University, New York

**Taylor Hogan, Class of 2011,**
Phoenix, AZ

**Vanessa Galante, Class of 2003,** Loyola Marymount University, Morgan Hill, California
Alumni Ministries Event Coordinator
vgalante@warriorlife.net

**Hannah Vase, Class of 2017,**
Yale University, New Haven, CT

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Meet the Director of Alumni Ministries

Meet the Director of Alumni Ministries

Pastor Steve Dang is a VCHS alumnus (‘02) and became a follower of Jesus during his junior year at Valley, which changed the trajectory of his life. For the past 15 years, Steve has passionately served in various ministries around the Bay Area and beyond as an executive teacher and a community, family, and student pastor. His ministry is built on the conviction that the gospel is for everyone, the gospel can change everything, and the gospel is worth giving everything. Alongside his formal ministries, Steve is an innovator for the Fuller Youth Institute, chaplain for stomach cancer patients, and ministry mentor at Westmont College. He holds an M.Div from Fuller Theological Seminary and a B.A. in Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries from Azusa Pacific University. He and his wife Kate (Cooper ’02) have two daughters, Evangeline and Felicity.

Grace and Peace,
Steve Dang, MDiv (VCHS ’02)
Chief Ministry Office, Campus Pastor, & Director of Alumni Ministries

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