OUR MINISTRY STAFF
SCOTT CUSTER
Lead Pastor
Scott or Scottland, as his parents actually named him (who names their kid after a country?!), became the Lead Pastor at International in February 2016. He and his Australian wife, Fiona, came with a full array of ministry experience and training. They have four wonderful daughters: Olivia, Megan, Emmalyn, and Audrey. Scott holds degrees from Denver Seminary and The University of Tampa. He loves sports, reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Scott’s greatest passion in life is to connect people with the life-changing power of the Gospel.
GWEN CONWAY
Ministry Coordinator
A local girl raised on the windward side of Oahu in Kaneohe and in Upcountry Maui on Ulupalakua Ranch. Gwen comes to International after 30 years of working in the healthcare industry. She is married to J, they have a son (Maui) and 2 granddaughters Jordyn & Jhourney. Gwen loves connecting & bridging people to one another by building authentic relationships that encourage and engage the life and love of Christ. Gwen enjoys supporting local eateries, hanging at the beach, travel, worship hula, and singing.
KATIE SHOWALTER
Children's Ministry Director
Katie is originally from the panhandle of Florida where she was born and raised. She met her husband, Kaleb, in 2009 while living in Pensacola, FL and attending college there. They’ve been married for almost 13 years and have a son, Konner, and a daughter, Abigail. In addition to serving as the new Children’s Ministry Director, Katie also works part time as a Physician Associate for a local dermatology clinic. She came to faith in Jesus Christ during high school, and has served on several missions trips, both evangelical and medical. She has always had a passion for children and youth. When not at church, Katie enjoys hiking, scuba diving, sailing and crafting and you’ll often find her and her family at one of the beautiful beaches here on Oahu!
OUR ELDERS
Left to Right:
Scott Custer
Trevor Brown
Dennis Mendoza
OUR DEACONS
Gwen Conway – Women’s Ministry
J Conway – Facility
Laura DeVilbiss – Missions & Local Outreach
Steven Higashi – Men’s Ministry
Kanoe Kane – Care Ministry
Belinda Ortega – Women’s Ministry
Ben Parks – Awana Ministry
Kaleb Showalter – Worship Ministry
Laurie Tam – Care Ministry