Our Elders are men of God who have been carefully chosen according to the criteria put forth in scripture (1 Timothy 3 & Titus 1) and voted in by our congregation to serve our church in leadership and oversight.

DAVID tamaoka | SENIOR PASTOR

david@gracefellowshiphawaii.org

I have been married to Stephanie since 2006. We have 6 children: Penny, Pax, Porter, Paisley, Piper and Parker. I have a BA in Biblical Studies from Spurgeon College. I have been in vocational ministry since 1999. I like reading, classic longboard surfing, bjj, and songwriting.

JAN lee | SECRETARY

info@gracefellowshiphawaii.org

I am married to David Lee and have one son named Matthew and one granddaughter. I have been working at Grace Fellowship since 1993. I enjoy fishing and eating ice cream and shave ice.

BREE morse | ADMINISTRATOR

bree@gracefellowshiphawaii.org

I have been married to Gerome since 2020 and we have 3 cats, 3 chickens, 1 dog and 1 bunny to keep us busy. I have my AA in Biblical Studies at Spurgeon College. I have served at Grace Fellowship Hawaii since 2017. In my free time, I love spending time outdoors, reading, journaling and creating art.

JON rabe | PASTORAL ASSISTANT, MISSIONS, GRACE STUDENTS missions@gracefellowshiphawaii.org

I have been a member at Grace Fellowship Hawaii since 2018. Since then, I have pursued and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Theology. Alongside serving here at GFHI I love hiking, playing music, listening to podcasts, and hanging with friends.

JOSHUA freirez | MINISTRY INTERN

musicarts@gracefellowshiphawaii.org

I have been attending Grace Fellowship Hawaii since 2021. Currently attending University of Hawaii at Manoa for business. In my free time, I enjoy photography, videography, going to the gym, and being outdoors in my free time.

AIDAN higa | SOUND, MEDIA DIRECTOR

My family members are Malcolm, Jayne, Ethan, and my wife Sarah Higa. Sarah and I have been married since 2023. I graduated Leeward Community College with an AA in automotive technology. Currently work at Child and Family Services in their Domestic Abuse Shelters. I have served at Grace Fellowship since 2015. I enjoy music, watching anime and movies, reading, and spending time with friends.

AARON chung | PART-TIME CUSTODIAN

I graduated high school in 2024 and I grew up at Grace Fellowship with my 2 brothers and 2 sisters. I have been serving with the church since 2021 and will soon begin my studies in college. I enjoy hiking, music, and spending time with my family.