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Dr. Chan is passionate about a theology of beauty, creativity, art, story, and film. In Hollywood, he was a senior pastor, professor, film industry workshop speaker, fine artist, and martial arts trainer of actors and stunt persons. He continues to work as a script consultant and author. As a fine artist, he serves on the board of LELA International Artists. He loves bonsai art and practices kung fu. He, his wife Ellen, and their son enjoy comic conventions and have a love for traveling and animals

Educational Background

  • BA in Psychology, University of California, Davis, 1996
  • BA in Sociology, University of California, Davis, 1996
  • MA, Dallas Theological Seminary, 2004
  • ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary, 2004
  • DMin, Talbot School of Theology, 2013