Manna Christian Fellowship

MINISTRY STAFF:

Executive Director: Rev. David H. Kim

Rev. David H. Kim is the executive director of Manna and has served at Princeton University for the past fourteen years. During his time at Princeton, David developed this ministry to focus on how the gospel renews both private and public worlds. He is also currently on staff with Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan serving as the director of the Gotham Fellowship a nine-month Fellows program from young professions. He received his B.A. in biology from the University of Pennsylvania, his M.Div. from Westminster Theological Seminary, and his Th.M. from Princeton Theological Seminary in Christian Ethics. He is an ordained minister of the PCA.

Campus Director: Joel S. Ristuccia

Joel S. Ristuccia is the 2011-2012 campus director of Manna Christian Fellowship.  He and his family are transitioning back to Princeton to lead Manna. Prior to joining Manna's staff in 2011, he ministered on staff at the Moody Church in Chicago, IL in young adult ministry, small group ministry, and men's ministry. He received his B.A. in economics from Washington University in St. Louis and an M.Div. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School with a focus on pastoral leadership and teaching. Before being called to ministry, Joel spent three years as a management consultant for hospitals and health systems. Joel married his wife, Janet, on 07-07-07, and they welcomed their daughter, Eden Lilly, on 10-10-10. In his spare time he enjoys swimming, sports, reading, eating (especially when Janet is cooking), and spending time with his family. If you'd like a chat with Joel, sign up for an appointment here. You can also email him directly at jristucc@.

Senior Staff: Jane J. Kim '04

Jane Kim is a Senior Staff member of Manna Christian Fellowship. Prior to joining Manna's staff in 2008, Jane worked as an attorney in Princeton, NJ. Jane is involved in the daily ministry operations, with a particular emphasis on women's ministry. In her free time, Jane likes to bake and watch episodes of "The Office." She loves good food and good conversations and is always happy to meet up with students for coffee :) You can email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Jane received her B.A. in the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs from Princeton University, and her J.D. from Cornell University.

Staff Intern: Esther Won '10

Esther Won graduated from Princeton University in 2010 with a B.S.E in Chemical Engineering and certificates in Engineering Biology and Materials Science and Engineering.  Esther was blessed to have found a loving community in Manna Christian Fellowship.  She joined Manna in the spring semester of her freshman year (thanks to facebook :P) and has been hooked ever since.  Esther loves cookouts, trips to philly, grocery stores, late night conversations, and baking you the best cupcakes you've ever had.  She also loves going home to NoVA to spend time with her amazing parents.  She ALSO loves to hear from you!  You can email her at ewon@. This is her second year working for Manna Christian Fellowship, and she is excited for this year's theme of Judgment and Renewal!  She can be found at all the Manna events (probably near the snacks table :P), but if you want to chat with her on her own, schedule an appointment here!

Staff Intern: Jeremy Chen '11

Jeremy Chen graduated from Princeton University in 2011 with a B.S.E in Civil and Environmental Engineering and a certificate in Architecture and Engineering. While in Manna's loving community, Jeremy grew to love the Gospel so much that he plans on going to seminary to train for future endeavors in developing and engaging a Gospel Worldview through vocational ministry. When he's not on crutches, recuperating from some injury or another, he enjoys trying to stay fit and playing sports (soccer, basketball). Other interests include trying new food, KB24, meeting (funny) people, good conversations, gardening, wishing he was artsy, and reading theology. Jerm always uses the same group icebreaker fun fact: "My twin and I were born on different days." Jeremy can be found at pretty much any Manna event, so don't be shy - introduce yourself! If you want to get coffee or catch a meal with him, feel free to email him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Or, make an appointment with him here!

Staff Intern: Ivy Lau '11

Ivy Ka-Yee Lau is a proud member of the Class of 2011, with a degree from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. She grew up in Shenzhen and Hong Kong, and attended a boarding school in South Wales before coming to Joisey. Manna has nurtured and challenged her faith so much that she decided to stay on staff, hoping to help students grow in their love for Christ in all that they do. She enjoys travelling and learning about new cultures (and her favorite part is tasting different culinary delights!) She has this rule of “reading the book before watching the movie,” so she has a long list of books and movies to catch up on… Ivy enjoys hiking, singing, cooking, playing Banagrams and watching TV shows on Netflix. Fun fact? Hmm…she prefers Halo Pub and Bent Spoon to T-Sweets. She loves spending time with people, so feel free to email her for a chat over ice cream! Sign up to meet with her This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Or, make an appointment with her here!

Volunteer Staff: Megan Wong '11

Megan graduated from Princeton in 2011 with a B.S.E. in ORFE and certificates in Engineering Management Systems and Applications of Computing. But she actually tells the rest of the world she graduated in applied math and computers, because the explanation is much shorter. Megan started coming to Manna regularly in her sophomore year after participating marginally in PEF, PFA, and Manna as a freshman (but one fellowship isn't necessarily better...you should really try them all out yourself!) and is continually thankful that God drew her to such a vibrant, gospel-centered community that encouraged her to understand and embrace her faith on a deeper level. Megan is currently working at ZS Associates as an Operations Research Associate a few minutes north of campus. When she is not working, she is probably practicing piano, keeping in touch with her very large family, or concocting (or eating) something very tasty in the kitchen.

Ministry Fellow: Cedric Parsels

Cedric Parsels is a Ministry Fellow at Manna Christian Fellowship. He is currently earning his M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary where he is about to begin his second year. In 2010, Cedric graduated from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI with a B.A. with honors in philosophy. Later that same year, he married his wife, Bryna, who is a great cook and lots of fun. Cedric is looking forward to working with Manna and especially with the senior small group. After seminary he hopes to be ordained as a pastor in the Christian Reformed Church.