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About Our Pastor

Pastor Dennis Sherman trusted Jesus Christ as his Savior at the age of six.  He was challenged early in his life to study the Word of God and to mature in his Christian life.  While in high school he became involved in evangelism and discipleship through Youth for Christ and his local church youth group.  At the time of his graduation from high school, he was asked to direct the summer camping program at Wynola Bible Conference near Julian, California.   That began a ministry of teaching and training believers that continues to this day.  He came to Irvine Community Church as pastor at the age of twenty-one during his senior year at Biola Universtiy.  He graduated from Biola in 1969.   Pastor Dennis met his wife, Terry on a trip to Israel in 1971 and they were married in 1972.  They have two sons, Steve and Mark.   The passion of Pastor Dennis’ heart is to teach the Bible verse by verse.

About our Director of HaDavar Messianic Ministries

Bob Morris is highly experienced in the field of Jewish outreach.  He worked for 20 years with the internationally known Jewish mission, Ariel Ministries, as a Missionary Pastor, Bible Camp Director and Teacher, Conference Speaker, Administrative Executive Director, Director of Missions and Training, and as Field Representative.  Although primarily involved in English-speaking ministries in the United States, he has also been involved doing ministry work in Russia, Israel, and Germany.  Presently he is an Elder with Irvine Community Church, as well as the  Director and  primary  teacher  for  HaDavar Messianic Ministries.  Bob is teaching on behalf of HaDavar Messianic Ministries in churches and Messianic congregations, at conferences, and through public classes taught in Orange County, California.

About our Assistant Pastor

Yurie Hwang started attending Irvine Community Church in 2000 while he was attending college at UCI. He joined the ICC staff as Assistant Pastor in 2006. He is currently attending seminary at The Master's College. His responsibilities include shepherding and managing the Children's, Youth, and College/Career Ministries.

About our History

Irvine Community Church, Irvine's oldest, began on January 17, 1932, when a Sunday School was organized on the Irvine Ranch, sponsored by the American Sunday School Union (now called American Missionary Fellowship).  An old schoolhouse on Sand Canyon Avenue was home to the Sunday School.  Irvine Community Church grew out of this Sunday School.  By November 23, 1945, the church was incorporated and the first part-time pastor came in February 1946.  A building was needed to conduct a full church program.  After much discussion and prayer, the trustees began in 1948 planning the new building on faith at a time when offerings were $15 per month.  James Irvine donated the land and small amounts began to arrive.  After much prayer, sacrifice, and hard work, the congregation moved in their new place of worship in October 1951.

About Our Future

As the Lord tarries, we witness the faithfulness of God.  In years past, we ministered to families at El Toro Marine Base.  Since the Base has closed, Irvine Community Church is poised on the edge of a new era in its ministry.  We are actively reaching out for new ministries, opportunities, and dreams as we expand our horizons.  Building on our heritage and faith in God, we are preparing to meet the unique challenges facing our mission field in the years to come.