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Pastor Jeff came to Fremont in early 2005 to serve as pastor at Niles Congregational Church, on of our predecessor congregation and is the founding pastor of Niles Discovery Church, having led both Niles Congregational Church and First Christian Church of Fremont through the merger process.
An out gay man, Pastor Jeff helps us live out our “Open and Affirming” covenant as a congregation that is welcoming and affirming of LGBTQIA+ people into the membership and leadership of the church. Pastor Jeff sings bass with the Golden Gate Men’s Chorus in San Francisco and is an active climate justice advocate and community organizer. Contact Pastor Jeff here.

Bookkeeper. Cecilia Le has been the bookkeeper of Niles Discovery Church since 2007. In her spare time she studies Oriental Medicine, enjoy hiking in the woods, and communing with her four-legged friends.

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Music Director. Andrew, raised in Redding, played various instruments before settling on bass guitar. He discovered a passion for singing in college, performing in operas and choirs. A recent CSU East Bay graduate, he enjoys video games, origami, and playing in a band.

Accompanist. Jenny Lin is a full time music teacher in a private school and the accompanist and organist in Nile Discovery Church. She enjoys traveling around the world.

Technology Director. Jim has been involved in technology since the mid-1970s when he bought his first computer as a hobbyist. He became a software engineer in the 80s and developed database driven programs. In the 90s, he transitioned from programming desktop apps to developing web apps and working with internet start-ups in creating their online presence. He is currently involved in hybrid technology and video production.