Rev. David Ng
1991 Educator of the Year

"As an individual, I have enjoyed the blessing of a distinct and rich racial ethnic culture I ahve also been blessed with the rich tradition of the church, the Presbyterian Church in its reformed tradition, and the communion of saints. For all this I give thanks to God who called us into a ministry of peace, love and justice for all of God's creation."

The Rev. David Ng is Professor of Christian Education at San Francisco Theological Seminary. He is a native of San Francisco and a graduate of Westminster College, Salt Lake City (Summa cum Laude), and San Francisco Theological Seminary. His years as a youth were spent at Cameron House, a community center which is part of the educational and community service program of the Presbyterian Church in Chinatown. Following graduation from Seminary, he began his ministry as collegiate pastor with this same church in which he was spiritually raised. Later he went to Mendocino Presbyterian Church, where he helped the congregation become aware of its inherent membership in a larger world.

He served on the staff of the Board of Christian Education, UPCUSA, and as Associate General Secretary for Education and Ministry for the National Council of Churches. David also taught at Austin Theological Seminary in Texas.

Of the many books and articles that David Ng has written, Children in the Worshipping Community and Youth in the Community of Disciples have earned international attention, along with his work on An Inclusive-Language Lectionary and Journeys of Faith: A Confirmation-Commissioning Manual. He has led numerous workshops and spoken at many gatherings on the subjects of multicultural education, children and worship, youth ministry, confirmation and church. Jazz, art and tennis are some of his personal interests.