About Our Youth Pastor

Spiritual Journey

Accepted Christ as personal Lord and Savior and was baptized at the age of seven.   Rededicated my life to the Lord at the age of 16.

Family

Born in the Philippines and raised in Hawaii. I have 2 brothers and 3 sisters.   I am the youngest girl in the family.   Two of my oldest siblings are still living in the Philippines and three are here in Hawaii.   My dad passed away when I was 10 years old and mom never remarried.   I have 15 nieces and nephews all together.

Interests

· Basketball w/friends, volleyball w/family, coaching soccer to little kids
· Drawing in my black book
· The beach
· Any outdoor activities

Favorite Things

· Music – Hawaiian, Reggae, Gospel, Country, Contemporary Christian, Rap, R&B, Alternative
· TV Show - Ace of Cakes, Biggest Loser, Bizarre Foods, The Travel Channel
· Food - Seafood, local Hawaiian, Filipino, Authentic Mexican food
· Drink - Water
· Movies – Comedies, Action (any movie w/Jackie Chan & Jet Li)
· Pastimes - The Beach, Mountains, Hawaiian Sunsets, working out at the gym, playing basketball with friends & playing volleyball with family

Education

· Kalihi-Waena Elementary School
· Kalakaua Middle School
· Farrington High School
· Liberty University: BS in Kinesiology
· LCC (Leeward Community College)
· KCC (Kapiolani Community College)

Ministry Experience

· 8/02 – 5/08 Youth Leader at Liberty Christian Fellowship (HI) & Lynchburg First Church of the Nazarene (VA)
· 8/02 – 5/04 Praise in Motion Dance Ministry (VA)
· Summer of ’06, ’07, ’08 Uncharted Waters Sports Ministry (CO)
· 9/08 – present First Baptist Church Honolulu (HI)