| Full Name: | Philip 'John, Pastor Kok III' Anthony Kok |
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| Gender: | Male |
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| Family: | Single |
| Birth Date: | 01/20/1967 |
| Birth Place: | Iowa City, Iowa |
| Home City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Religion: | Pro-Cath-Odox |
Philip 'John, Pastor Kok III' Anthony Kok
Philip 'John, Pastor Kok III' Anthony Kok's Biography
M. Div., Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary, 2002
BA, Education/English, Calvin College, 1994
BA, Psychology, Calvin College, 1989
Candidate, United States President, 2012
Candidate, United States President, 2008
Candidate, California Governor, withdrew, 2004
Volunteer, Paul B. Henry Campaign, 1984
- No committee memberships found.
No caucus information on file.
CEO/Founder/Pastor/Evangelist, Mustard Seed Ministries, 1998-present
Guest Teacher, Los Angeles Unified School District, 1998-2011
Chaplain Intern, University of California - Los Angeles Medical Center, 1999
Teacher, English, Coachella Valley Unified School District, 1994-1996
Disaster Relief, Christian Reformed World Relief, 1991
Tutor/Teacher Drake Bay Wildness Camp, Costa Rica, 1991
Member, Orthodox Church, Various, Southern California, 2007-present
Ordained Pastor, Universal Life Church, 2001-present
President/Founder, Mustard Seed Ministries, 2000-present
Member, Unified Teachers of Los Angeles, 1998-present
Volunteer/Member, Crystal Cathedral Ministries, 1984-present
Licensed Diver, Professional Association of Diving Instructors, 1992-present
Volunteer, Katrina Disaster Relief, Red Cross, 2005
Volunteer, Disaster Relief - Tsunami, Thailand, Mustard Seed Ministries, 2005
Member, California Teachers Association, 1994-1996
Member, First Christian Reformed Church, Michigan, 1970-1984
Awards:
Academic Honors, Calvin College, 1989
Honorable Mention - All City Football Team, Grand Rapids, MI, 1985
1-On-1 Basketball Champion, Eagle Camp/Knight Camp, 1981, 1979.Current Car:
Father's Name:
James Robert
Father's Occupation:
Christian Minister
Favorite Actor/Actress:
Kirk Cameron, Julie Andrews
Favorite Athlete:
Kirk Gibson
Favorite Author:
Apostle Paul
Favorite Book:
The Bible
Favorite Color:
Blue
Favorite Food:
Steak
Favorite Movie:
"The Jesus Film"
Favorite Musician:
Simon & Garfunkel
Favorite President and Why:
George W. Bush - because has been very supportive of faith-based organizations
Favorite Quote:
"...if you had faith as small as a mustard seed...nothing would be impossible" Matt. 17.20
Favorite Sport:
Baseball
Favorite TV Shows:
"Little House on the Prairie"
Favorite Type of Music:
Christian Inspirational
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Hawaii
Favorite Websites:
http://hearingtheword.posterous.com/
First Car:
1976 Chevy Caprice Classic
First Job:
"Paper Boy" - Delivered Grand Rapids Press door-to-door
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Evangelism, Inspirational Speaking, Online Ministry
Mother's Name:
Linda Jane
Mother's Occupation:
Retired Elementary Teacher
Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:
I would like to lead a Muslim nation to faith in Jesus Christ!
Personal Hero and Why:
Jesus Christ, The Son of God, Savior of Mankind - because He saved the world!
Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):
I would like to meet George W. Bush and thank him for his support of faith-based organizations.
Pets (include names):
Lola, my Golden Retriever (mix)
Priority Issues:
Education, healthcare, foreign relations, employment, environment, immigration, national security, poverty
Publications:
"Teacher/Missionary (Joe)"
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
To make this world a better place! To teach our American people how to live better, be better, and become the best "world citizens" that we can be!
