PHILADELPHIA (BRN) – It was a call to move from coast to coast that brought Pastor Steven Chang and his planting team from Berkeley, California, to establish Story College Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The church first established roots in University City in 2021, with an intention to reach the next generation with the gospel.

“We are part of a nationwide network of covocational ministers called Acts2 Network. Most of [our team] came to know the Lord in our undergrad years at UC Berkeley, which is why we love ministering to college students,” said Chang.
The demographic of Story College Church reflects this heart as the church’s population is primarily made up of college students and young professionals living in the University City area.

The flow of a typical Sunday is also catered towards meeting the needs of the next generation, starting with lunch, offering a time of worship in between and then ending with purposeful fellowship over sports or board games.
“We are passionate about seeing students come to know the Gospel of Jesus Christ and embrace their identity as gospel ministers,” said Chang.
He continued: “I’m excited to partner in prayer with the BRN for revival among the next generation here in Philly/South Jersey.”
Learn more about Story College Church and their mission at www.storycollegechurch.org.
How you can pray for Story College Church:
- Pray for their upcoming college retreat on Feb. 7-9. They currently have 16 students coming, but are praying for a total of 30.
- Pray for Pastor Steven Chang and his family as he leads Story College Church and pursues the call God has placed on his life.
- Pray for Story College Church to continue to grow and plant seeds amongst the college students and young adults they are serving.
- Pray for a revival to break out among the next generation in Philadelphia/South Jersey and for God to be glorified through it all.