Rev. Chien-Kou Shieh was born and raised in Southern Taiwan. He received his Bachelors of Science from the Department of Botany at National Taiwan University. He came to the U.S. in 1982 to pursue his Ph.D in Microbiology at USC. After completion of his doctorate, he conducted research work at CHLA. He was baptized in 1983 at EFC LA and went to complete a M.Div at Logos Seminary in 1995. After graduating he was called to serve at EFC Inland Empire, and was invited to be the senior pastor of EFC Hacienda Heights in 2003. Rev. Shieh is devoted to the spreading of the gospel with happiness groups. He emphasizes team ministry and unity among Taiwanese, Mandarin, and English congregations. Mrs. Shieh studied Christian Education at Azusa Pacific University and is currently serving in the Children’s Ministry at EFC Hacienda Heights. Rev. and Mrs. Shieh have three children and two grandchildren.