Our Team

Jeffery Choi

Lead Pastor

Jeffery Choi is the Lead Pastor at Orchard Church. His journey began in the San Fernando Valley, attending Granada Hills High School before heading south to the University of California, Irvine (UCI), and then Westminster Seminary California (WSCAL). After seminary Jeffrey moved to New York City, where he spent ten fulfilling years serving in a local church and building a life with his wife, Christine, and their son, Brady. Returning to California, Jeffrey partnered with Alex McKee to establish Orchard Church.

Jeffrey seems to enjoy pain with running, crossfit, and being a fan of the New York Jets. He is equally passionate about discussing the kingdom of God and its relevance to our daily lives.

Alex Mckee

Worship Director

Alex Mckee was born in Plymouth, England, but spent most of his childhood in Dallas, Texas. Music captured Alex's heart at a very early age and in 2010, he fulfilled a dream of moving to Los Angeles to pursue music. After obtaining a Master of Music degree at USC, Alex worked for a few film composers, but felt the call to ministry only a few years into his music career. Alex then spent the next nine years working in various capacities for the church. In 2023, he helped to plant Orchard Church and is currently serving as the Worship Director.

In addition to ministry and music, Alex loves long distance running, cars, and sharing stories over a single origin, pour over coffee (preferably from Kenya).

Sandra Oh

Nursery Director

Sandra Oh is the Nursery Coordinator at Orchard Church. She grew up in the San Gabriel Valley and graduated with a B.A. in English from Yale University. After college, she earned a California teaching credential through CSULA and was a high school science teacher for six years, including one in Eagle Rock! Sandra has a passion for seeing children know God’s deep love for them and is currently pursuing an M.A. in Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary.

Sandra met her husband, John, at a church board game event, and they have a son (Jeremiah) and a cat (Zoey).

Grant Kinman

Community Director

Grant Kinman is a leader on the Mercy Team and a Community Group leader. He moved to LA in 2011 to begin his teaching career and graduate studies. He has remained at the High School he first taught at for the past thirteen years and loves the world of teaching History and being an administrator. He and his wife Noelle, recently had their first child, Cruz Josué, and together they live in and explore the beautiful city of East Los Angeles together. In 2022, Grant became a doctor, completing his Ed.D. (doctorate in educational leadership) through UCLA.

One of Grant's greatest passions is NBA basketball. He has a great appreciation for the greatness of Lebron James, his career and his entire body of work as a player, entrepreneur, father, and humanitarian. If anyone would like to talk about Lebron, Grant is very available.