Here are some recent updates from our alumni serving in the field for Christ, his gospel, and his church. You can find more news on our alumni in the upcoming edition of UPDATE Magazine.
Matthew Cotta (MDiv, 2001) was installed as Pastor of Pasadena OPC at its particularization in March of 2023, after serving as an evangelist/church planter since 2017. Matthew and the congregation of Pasadena OPC give thanks for the grace of the Lord and the loving, generous, and prayerful support of the OPC, the Presbytery of Southern California of the OPC, and many individual church members and friends for making this possible.
Bryce Souve (MDiv, 2019) was installed at Bethel Reformed Presbyterian Church (OPC) in Fredericksburg, VA on Saturday, April 6. Dr. Bryan E. Estelle preached at the installation service.
Norman Paran (MDiv, 2020) started an internal Christian fellowship at the company he works for, Booz Allen Hamilton, that has grown to include over 150 employees across the country and globe. He and his wife, Jackie, welcomed another son, Jonah Joseph Paran, into the world on April 6, 2024.
Tyler Gregory (MABS-MATS, 2021) began serving as the Campus Minister Associate with Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) at the University of Southern California (USC) in June 2023. After two years of teaching, he and his family are happy to be home in Los Angeles and engaged in gospel ministry at this historic institution.
Jeffrey Karel (MDiv, 2021) was installed as the minister at the United Reformed Church of Sunnyside, WA on February 11, 2024, after serving as an intern and subsequently associate pastor of Covenant Reformed Church in Missoula, MT. The installation service was led by Rev. Chris Coleman (MDiv, 2011).
Drew Admiraal (MDiv, 2023) was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament at Grace United Reformed Church in Torrance, CA on March 23. WSC’s Dean of Students Rev. Chuck Tedrick (MDiv, 2010) preached at the service and fellow alumnus Rev. William Godfrey (MDiv, 2010) gave the charge to Drew.
Christian Bland (MDiv, 2023) was ordained as Assistant Pastor of Spring Meadows Presbyterian Church (Las Vegas) and a Teaching Elder in the Pacific Presbytery of the PCA on November 12, 2023. He and his wife, Michaela, also welcomed their first son, Asher John Bland, into their family on October 20, 2023.
