Brea United
Methodist
Church
Our Team
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Rev. Dr. Deborah Oh
Senior Pastor
Reverend Dr. Deborah Mikyo Oh was born in Seoul, Korean. At the age of 11, she immigrated to Glendale, CA along with her two younger siblings as their parents followed their call to minister to the Koreans living in the US. Her father, Rev. Dr. Joseph Oh was an elder in full connection at California Pacific Annual Conference.
Rev. Oh received Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena. She received MA and MPhil in education, then PhD in Sociology and Education at Columbia University, NY. Rev. Oh is an elder in full connection at California Pacific Annual Conference.
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Rev. Oh is married to Joshua Kim. They are parents of two children: Joshua Jr. and Sophia in college. Fun fact: Joshua Jr.’s Korean name is Ha-young, which means the “glory of God,” and Sophia’s Korean name is Ye-eun, which means the “grace of Jesus.”
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Rev. Dr. Deborah Oh can be reached at rev.deborahoh@gmail.com.
John Catanzaro, B.M., M.M.
Minister of Music
John has nearly forty years' experience in the fields of music education and pastoral church music ministry. He is a certified Director of Music in the United Methodist Church. In his current position at Brea UMC he serves as worship music leader, keyboardist, and director of the Chancel Choir.
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John Catanzaro is a Creator; one who manifests beauty and wisdom for the life of the world. He is a student of the Way of Wonder, living life from a path of service as an artist, musician, composer, writer, and presenter. John is a trained leader and facilitator of small groups in which he seeks to integrate the flow of Spirituality and Soul with Creativity.
In the past, he has led groups on the subjects of The Musicians Soul, The Creative Life, The Artist Way, and has recently designed a group on Creativity as a Soulful Path as part of a Sacred Journeys series for use in churches.
John is creator of transformational music that seeks by intention to bring beauty to life and offer healing to the soul.
His music is featured on various websites and has been used in conjunction with collaborative multi-media projects both locally and at large for the greater world community.
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Please click on the provided links to explore several of the various sites on the internet where his compositions are featured and available, and enjoy some samples of John's music.
John can be reached at musicministry@mindspring.com.
Michele Lombardo
Office & Facilities Manager
Michele has served as office manager at BUMC since 2019. She graciously and efficiently handles a wide array of responsibilities, including facilities management, Sunday School backup instruction, publications, and media relations.
Michele's background includes leading a small group ministry and managing youth sports programs. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from UC San Diego, and resides locally with her husband John.
She can be reached at office.breaumc@gmail.com.
Alexis D. Young
Director of Young People's Ministry
Alexis D. Young is a dedicated servant-leader with over a decade of experience supporting children and families through education, social work, and community outreach. Born and raised in California, Alexis brings a heart for ministry and a passion for nurturing young minds to her new role as Director of Children’s Ministry.
Her background includes eight years of early childhood education, where she worked closely with children from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. She also led parenting workshops focused on strengthening families through practical guidance and faith-based support.
Alexis holds a Master of Social Work from California State University, Long Beach. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Services, with a focus on substance abuse and mental health, from California State University, Fullerton. Her academic journey began with an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from West Los Angeles College. This strong educational foundation has shaped her ability to support children not just spiritually, but emotionally, socially, and developmentally.
Her professional path includes service as a Children’s Social Worker with the Department of Children and Family Services, where she provided advocacy and protection for vulnerable youth. She has managed a 24-hour crisis hotline, supported teens in group homes, and worked with individuals experiencing developmental delays, cognitive challenges, and mental health needs.
As a former Program Manager for a family homeless shelter, Alexis coordinated with more than 25 local congregations to provide emergency housing and transitional services to families in need. Her work reflects a deep commitment to walking alongside people through hardship, always with compassion and grace.
Through every role, Alexis has remained grounded in her Christian faith. She believes in meeting children with patience, consistency, and love. Her approach is thoughtful and intentional, centered on building trust, encouraging growth, and helping each child feel seen and valued.
As she develops and guides the young people's programs at BUMC, Alexis brings a unique blend of professional insight and spiritual dedication. She is honored to serve this church family and looks forward to helping children grow in Christ, build meaningful friendships, and develop a lasting foundation of faith.
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If you would like to learn more about the Young People's Ministry here at BUMC, please contact the church office at office.breaumc@gmail.com.
Carolina de la Torre and Kali Hazlett
Sunday School Teachers
