Cory Ishida
Senior Pastor
Staff Position: Founding lead pastor and principal vision-caster of
Evergreen SGV
Education and/or experience: Attended John Muir High School in Pasadena, Pasadena City College, UCLA and Fuller Theological Seminary
Senior Pastor of Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles (1977-1997)
Senior Pastor of Evergreen Baptist Church of San Gabriel Valley (1997-current)
Family: Married to Reine since 1969 with three daughters, their husbands and ten beautiful grandchildren
Favorite books, authors, websites, etc.:
Favorite books – Bible by the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis, Radical by David Platt, Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn, Prodigal God by Tim Keller
Favorite authors – Chuck Swindoll, Tim Keller
Hobbies, interests, pastimes: Going to Disneyland with grandchildren, participating in the church basketball league, collecting flashlights, coaching my family in volleyball and basketball at junior or senior high levels, freshwater fishing, beating Paul Wang in football, basketball or golf (with a handicap), watching Chris Chan suffer when UCLA beats USC in football (Philippians 3:10)
Favorite foods: Spencer steak at Jocko’s, roast duck at Sam Woo’s, family sweet & sour chicken wings, breakfast anywhere
Life verse, favorite quote: “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
“Loving God Radically, Loving Others Sacrificially, Making a Difference Humbly” - Anonymous member of Evergreen SGV
People I admire the most: Billy Graham, John Wooden, George Wood, and one man within our church family
Favorite attraction at Disneyland: Soaring over California
Least favorite attraction at Disneyland: Tie between Space Mountain, California Screamin’ and the Tiki Room
Favorite vacation: Going to Mount Hermon, a week at the beach, a stay at one of the Disneyland Resort Hotels or anywhere with my family
Favorite movies: (1) The Kid, (2) Princess Bride, (3) Miracle, (4) The Greatest Game Ever Played, (5) Westside Story, (6) The Rookie, (7) Invincible, (8) Guarding Tess, (9) Hook, (10) Superman, the Movie
Current book you are reading: Orphanology: Awakening to Gospel-Centered Adoption and Orphan Care by Tony Merida and Rick Morton
Latest blog: Do not follow anyone’s blog yet, considering starting a personal blog through our website
Facebook, Twitter, etc.: Considering beginning a journey in the world of Facebook as a tool for ministry