Brandon joined First Christian Church after serving congregations in Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Iowa. He now considers Southern California his home after growing up  in Iowa and living in Kentucky, Connecticut, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Brandon holds a BA in Religion and History from Transylvania University and a Master of Divinity from Yale University Divinity School. With a theological focus on social justice and liberation - Brandon strives to create spaces of social transformation, God’s beloved community, and hospitality.

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Currently Brandon provides leadership for local non-profits and denominational ministries including the Burbank Human Relations Council, Burbank YMCA, the Anti-Racism and Pro-Reconciliation Committee of the Pacific Southwest Region, and the Higher Eduction and Leadership Ministries (HELM) of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

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Brandon is the recipient of the “Light Bearer & Table Turner” Award from Alliance Q, the denomination’s LGBTQ+ alliance, in recognition of being an “ally, accomplice, and activist.”

Miseon is the Director of Youth Ministries at FCCB. Her education includes a BA from Hanshin University in Korea and a Master of Divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. She holds a PhD in Practical Theology with a focus on Spiritual Formation and Religious Education from Claremont School of Theology in California. As a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Ordained minister, she strives to create a strong bridge between theology and action across diverse contexts, empowering individuals and communities to support and grow with one another, and to transform their lives, faith communities, and society. 

I’m Janine, the Office Administrator & Wedding Coordinator for FCCB. In addition to  my work with FCCB, I also manage the office for a UCC church in Northridge. I have a passion for event planning, traveling, wine, cooking, outdoors and music.

I’m Justin, the Sound Tech at FCCB. I hold a degree in Mass Comm./Broadcasting and a certificate in Recording Engineering and Music Production. During the week, I work as a TV Producer, and my hobbies include photography, songwriting, and exploring the world.

I am Marina Melikian, the Worship Pianist at FCCB. I have attended FCCB since 2009 and my 2 daughters grew up in the Sunday School. I was born and raised in Armenia in a family of pianists. I graduated from Yerevan State Conservatory and hold a Master’s Degree in Piano Performance and Composition. Besides my work as Service Accompanist at FCCB, I work as a Music and Piano Teacher at Victory Montessori Schools. During my leisure time, I enjoy traveling, spending time with family and friends, cooking and inviting people to our house for dinner.

I am Nellie Rafaelian and I work with the kids in Sunday School! I grew up in this church as a little girl in 2009. I am grateful to have the opportunity to teach the children about the Bible in Sunday School every week! I am currently attending college to pursue my studies in Anthropology to become a Lawyer. I am responsible, diligent, and strive to be the best version of myself. I enjoy traveling, dancing, eating good food, and spending quality time with my friends and family.