Leadership & Staff

Joe Ong

Senior Pastor & Elder

Joe has been the Pastor and Elder for Leeward Community Church since 2011. He and his wife, Debbie, arrived in Hawaii with their three children from Singapore, where Joe was born and raised. He is passionate about Jesus and seeing how lives can be changed and growing in love for the Lord and others. His family resides in Kapolei.

Detailed Bio

Meet the Elder Board

Neal Arita (Secretary)

Walter Kaneshiro

Brad Toyama

Pastor Gordon Lanpher

Meet the Church Staff

Frankie McCurley

Church Administrator

Oversees general church administration, HR, finances, and facility use. Also chairs the Deacon Board and oversees various committees.

Gordon Lanpher

Children's Pastor

Oversees Children's ministry (0-5th grade) and ministry to their families including Sunday morning programs and special events.

Joni Kaneshiro

Newcomer's Ministry Director

Oversees the newcomer's ministries, including greeters, ushers, and welcome center. Also helps lead Celebrate Recovery. Provides communications and graphics support.

Debbie Ong

Special Projects Admin

Part-time support for special projects as directed by the Lead Pastor, such as events and teaching materials.

Jon Ayin

Assistant Pastor

Oversees the Community Service programs for LCC, also acting as liaison with outside community groups. Oversees the Youth Ministry Provides IT support for the church.

Freda McCurley

Office Manager & Administrative Assistant

Part-time administrative support focused on the office including reception, communications, and various responsibilities.

Abigail Kroontje

Assistant Newcomer's Director

Provides support to the Newcomer's team. Oversees women's ministry and other special events/programs as directed.

Meet the Deacon Board

Back Row: Stan Fichtman (Treasurer), John Herman, Hans Medina
Front Row: Joan Gill, Edee Yuen (Assistant Treasurer), Frankie McCurley (ex officio/Chair)
Not Pictured: Gabriel Kajihiro