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.

ABIGAIL DANG
Worship Director
Abigail Dang was born and raised in the beautiful islands of Hawai‘i, where the wonder of God’s creation greets her regularly from the cockpit of an airplane. When not leading worship or rehearsing with the team, she works as a private charter airline pilot and instructor, and her love for aviation and music shape her life as both vocation and recreation. Above all, she seeks to give glory to God for the blessings that have brought her this far, and her greatest joy is proclaiming His greatness as loudly as possible! Though her family is now spread across the globe—from Japan to Washington D.C.—Abigail has called International Church her faith home since childhood, and it has remained a steady, integral foundation of fellowship, education, and encouragement in her walk with Christ.

SADIE NIMESHEIM
Children's Ministry Director
Sadie was born and raised in central Wisconsin. She spent several years serving as a volunteer in the children’s and youth ministry at her local church. She has also been a part of a camping ministry and has seen firsthand the powerful impact outdoor experiences can have on a child’s spiritual growth. Through her experience of serving in these ministry areas, she grew a passion for guiding young hearts to love God, love His Word, and live on mission to make disciples. She holds a Physical Education Degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and earned a Special Education Certificate from the State of Georgia. Sadie has been married to Michael since 2017 and have two small children, Luke and Natalie, with another precious girl on the way.
OUR ELDERS

Left to Right:
Ben Parks
Dennis Mendoza
Scott Custer
Trevor Brown
OUR DEACONS
Gwen Conway – Women’s Ministry
J Conway – Facility
Laura DeVilbiss – Missions & Local Outreach
Steven Higashi – Men’s Ministry
Belinda Ortega – Women’s Ministry