Rev. Eva Thai-Erwin, or Pastor Eva as she prefers to be called, grew up in Long Beach, CA. and was an active member of Long Beach First United Methodist Church before heading off to college.  After receiving her undergrad in Religious Studies, she worked in various church ministry positions:  youth director, campus minister, and Christian Ed director.  While these ministries were fulfilling, she knew God was calling her to the path of Ordained Ministry.  So she began her Master of Divinities studies at Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, IL, but completed her degree from Claremont School of Theology back in CA.

Upon receiving her Commissioning and Elders Orders, she served Chinese UMC from 2011-2019 and then was appointed here to the Church of the Good Shepherd.  Here she leads the church in Word (Worship & Education), Table (Sacraments & Special Services) , Service (Outreach & Fellowship), and Order (Administration and Leadership).  

Pastor Eva and her husband enjoy traveling together, eating out and experiencing new restaurants, staying in and trying new recipes at home, walks with their dog, and watching or attending baseball games (LA Dodgers for Pastor Eva and Chicago Cubs for Phil)!

Pastor Eva has always felt God’s presence in her life and is inspired by the words of Christ in Matthew 5:16, “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”  

Rev. Eva Thai-Erwin, or Pastor Eva as she prefers to be called, grew up in Long Beach, CA. and was an active member of Long Beach First United Methodist Church before heading off to college.  After receiving her undergrad in Religious Studies, she worked in various church ministry positions:  youth director, campus minister, and Christian Ed director.  While these ministries were fulfilling, she knew God was calling her to the path of Ordained Ministry.  So she began her Master of Divinities studies at Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, IL, but completed her degree from Claremont School of Theology back in CA.  

Pastor Eva and her husband enjoy traveling together, eating out and experiencing new restaurants, staying in and trying new recipes at home, walks with their dog, and watching or attending baseball games (LA Dodgers for Pastor Eva and Chicago Cubs for Phil)!

Pastor Eva has always felt God’s presence in her life and is inspired by the words of Christ in Matthew 5:16, “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”