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Assyrian Evangelical Church is a place where people can meet Jesus, engage in life-giving community, and everyone is welcome. We believe in creating a space where people can have authentic encounters with Christ, discover their gifts and use them for God’s glory.
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When We Meet
Sundays
Group Prayer
11:30 am
Assyrian Service
TUESDAYS
Youth Ministry (6-12th grades)
WEDNESDAYS
Women’s Bible Study
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Men’s Bible Study
THURSDAYS
Women’s Bible Study
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Young Adult Bible Study
Assyrian Evangelical Church
5265 Carter Ave
San Jose , CA 95118

PASTOR LADIMER ALKHASEH
SENIOR PASTOR
His passion to minister to the youth increased through this experience and brought him to serve as the full time youth pastor at the Armenian Brotherhood Bible Church in Pasadena. Pastor Alkhaseh completed his studies at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, where he received an MA degree in Theology in 1999. During his studies, Pastor Alkhaseh also had the opportunity to serve as adjunct faculty at Azusa Pacific University, where he taught courses in Theology and Mathematics.
Upon relocating to San Jose in 2002, Pastor Alkhaseh became a member of the Assyrian Evangelical Church of San Jose, where he served as an Elder and lay Pastor until his official ordination. Pastor Alkhaseh was ordained and installed as the Senior Pastor of the Assyrian Evangelical Church of San Jose on August 15, 2009.
In addition to his ministry-related accomplishments, Pastor Alkhaseh holds an MS degree in Civil Engineering from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He is a licensed Professional Civil Engineer in California and Arizona. He is also a licensed General Contractor in California. Additionally, as an adjunct faculty, he has taught courses engineering at Cal Poly, Pomona.
Pastor Alkhaseh, his wife Sherry, and his children, Eliana and Luke, reside in San Jose, California.

PASTOR SAMUEL KHANGALDY
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
In 1984 Rev. Samuel and his family moved to the United States and settled in San Jose, California. From 1985-1992 he joined Assyrian Evangelical Church of San Jose and served in the church board as well as directing the music. From 1992-2008 he served at Bet-Eil Assyrian Church as the associate pastor. Rev. Samuel attended San Jose Christian Collage (now William Jessup University) and graduated with a degree in Theology and received his ordination as the Minister of the Word in 1996. In 2009 Rev. Samuel returned to Assyrian Evangelical Church of San Jose as the Associate Pastor.
In addition, Rev. Samuel holds BA degree in economics from National University of Iran, and a management certificate from Industrial Management Organization of Iran. From 1972-1980 he worked for Iran Aircraft Industries (IACI), a company under Ministry of Defense.
Rev. Samuel is an accomplished musician and piano teacher. His compositions were performed by Tehran symphony and National Iranian Radio and Television orchestras. His music archive includes several classical and folkloric pieces, and about 80 Gospel songs with lyrics written in two languages, Assyrian and Farsi. His artistic profile includes calligraphy and oil painting.
Rev. Samuel’s wife, Irene, went to be with the Lord in 2001. He has two children, a son, Pal Iden, and a daughter, Ellit, and a grand daughter, Kayla, all residing in San Jose, California.
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OUR VISION is to create a community of authentic believers and to witness a city transformed by the life changing reality of the gospel, as people come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
Location & Times
5265 Carter Ave
San Jose , CA 95118
Sundays: 11:30 am
Tuesdays: 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:00 pm
Thursdays: 7:00 pm
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