Pastor Hongjie Yu was born in a devout Christian family. He was saved in his early teens and became the third generation of Christians in his family. Starting from a very young age, he had gone through various medical treatments as well as eight surgeries for his tumor; as a result he has experienced and treasured life itself in a special way.

Pastor Yu came to U.S. for graduate school in the late 70s. After receiving Master degree in the field of Computer Science and working in the Silicon Valley computer industry for twelve years, in 1991 Pastor Yu was called to full-time ministry by the Lord. He started the church of Christian Assembly in City of Cupertino with several brothers and sisters in 1993. (In 2008 the church moved to current location and changed the name to Silicon Valley Christian Assembly). He has been the Pastor since then. In 2007 Cedar Training Center was formed, with the goal of equipping the saints. Students are mostly co-workers from churches in North American and China, as well as some from Europe and Australia.

Pastor Yu frequently brings his ministry to other churches both inside and outside of the States. His teachings are grounded in biblical truth with focus on spiritual growth and practical life application, emphasizing on the topics of “Building of the church” and “The Testimony of the body of Christ”. By serving the Lord for many years while still working full-time, along with planting a church in this Silicon Valley filled with temptations and pressure, his message provides many practical and profound insights to those who sincerely seek the Lord. called to serve God full time since the end of 1991. He started the Christian Assembly Church in Cupertino with a few brothers and sisters in 1993.

Pastor and Mrs. Yu often travel around the world to serve many churches. Their message was based on the truth, focused on both the spiritual growth and particles in life. Also because they served many years while they were still working in industry, they have a lot practical insight to brothers and sisters who want to serve.

Mrs. Yu has worked in Silicon Valley for 17 years before she answered the Lord’s long time calling to full time ministry in 1998. She has been continuing her divinity education in Western Seminary as well as assisting Pastor Yu shepherding the church. The areas of her ministries include worship, literature, teaching, etc. Mrs. Yu has a special burden for the next generation young adults, which has become yet another important area of her ministries. Pastor and Mrs. Yu have been married for more than 30 years. They have two grown up sons, who are also serving in church.