I am a pastor at heart—called by God and shaped by the Church of the Nazarene to live out the gospel in ways that are both deeply personal and powerfully public. My call to ministry was born at the intersection of faith, justice, and compassion, where the love of Christ meets the real needs of people and communities.

 

Raised in the Bronx, New York, I learned early that faith must be lived, not simply believed. Church was not just a place we attended, but a community that formed us, challenged us, and sent us back into the world with purpose. Over time, I came to understand that God was calling me not only to serve within the walls of the church, but to help the church faithfully show up in the neighborhoods, systems, and spaces where people are both hurting and hoping.

 

I have served in pastoral leadership for more than two decades, including many years at Bronx Bethany Church of the Nazarene, where I had the privilege of serving as Executive Pastor. That season deeply shaped my understanding of team leadership, discipleship, and the importance of cultivating healthy, mission-focused congregations, particularly within urban contexts.

 

Alongside pastoral ministry, I have been deeply engaged in compassionate ministry and social justice work. My leadership with Nazarene Compassionate Ministries expanded my vision of what it means to be the church—present in disaster response, attentive to the needs of immigrants and marginalized communities, and committed to holistic transformation. I am passionate about helping congregations move beyond charity toward sustainable, Christ-centered engagement that restores dignity and builds hope.

 

My preparation for ministry includes degrees in business administration and technology management, as well as a Master of Divinity. This combination has allowed me to bridge pastoral theology with organizational leadership, strategic planning, and systems thinking—skills essential for ministry in a complex and changing world. I am especially committed to equipping leaders to navigate change with spiritual depth, clarity of mission, and courage.

 

It is a sacred honor to serve as District Superintendent of the Hawaiʻi–Pacific District of the Church of the Nazarene. In this role, I walk alongside pastors and congregations across diverse cultural and geographic contexts, encouraging them to remain rooted in holiness while innovating for the sake of the gospel.

 

At the core of everything I do is a deep devotion to Christ and a love for the church—not only as an institution, but as a living, sent people. I am especially passionate about leadership development, women in ministry, compassionate engagement, and creating spaces where new generations can encounter God and discover their calling.

 

My ministry is guided by this simple conviction: God is already at work in the world, and the church is invited to join Him—faithfully, courageously, and with great love.