Mark Lum - Music Director

Mark was raised up in Long Beach, California. He graduated from USC School of Pharmacy with a Pharm.D. degree. His “tent-maker” job is at the UCLA/Mattel Children’s Hospital Pharmacy. He has been playing piano and violin since elementary school, and has played in various community orchestras and ensemble groups. He taught himself to play the organ, guitar, accordion and alto recorder. Mark was called to the position of Music/Choir Director in 1984. He ministered in this position for 16 years before being transitioned to the current volunteer position of Music Director.

As a child, his parents took his whole family faithfully to church every Sunday (imagine eight people crammed into a VW Bug)! He mistakenly thought as a youth that singing in the choir, attending church regularly, and “being good” would grant him entrance into heaven. It wasn't until 1979 that he finally saw that the free gift of eternal life was granted by faith in Jesus Christ. Mark is amazed by God’s continued revelation for his purpose in life -- currently the opportunity to compose, transcribe, arrange, perform and direct the music for the the special programs and worship services. Those piano and theory lessons, and past musical experiences at school are being put to good use!

Mark has been married to his supportive wife Cyndy since 1983 and has two very talented sons, Jaron and Clifton. He enjoys music and computer activities, photography, movies, skiing, and working out at the spa.