OUR 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.

DENNIS MENDOZA
Associate Pastor
Dennis is originally from Napa, California. He met his wife Vivian whose roots are in Pearl City, while they were both serving in the Philippines as missionaries. They returned from that mission field to serve in Hawaii. Dennis calls himself the “Swiss Army Knife” pastor as he has worn many hats since he began at International in 1996. They are blessed with two children, Hannah and Josiah. Dennis graduated from Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo and International College and Graduate School. He loves to participate in and watch different sports. He and Scott share passions for the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team as well as seeing people come to faith in Christ and experiencing life as God intended.

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 and they have a son (Maui) and a granddaughter Jordyn. 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.

JOSH DEARDORFF
Worship Director
Josh and his wife Tracie grew up in Indiana but have spent over five years in Hawai’i as school teachers. Josh served with the Marines for several years before moving into business and finally settling in education. His father has been a High School Band Director for decades, so Josh grew up singing and playing instruments. He began serving as International’s Worship Director in July 2019. Tracie has been a teacher for many years and currently serves at Kamehameha Schools. She has a great eye for design and enjoys crafting. Josh and Tracie love being with people, enjoying movies, hiking, and ocean diving. (Josh is also a certified dive instructor.) You’ll find often find them on a mountain or in the ocean.

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!

ADAM SCHUSTER
Ministry Support
Adam and Kellee have been serving in full-time ministry for over 25 years. Adam’s experience in music started from a very young age. His parents sat first and second chair in the Navy band, and their relationship instilled in him a love of every kind of music and musical theater. In time, God would use all these experiences to lead Adam into music ministry. Adam has also served as a Youth Pastor before and loved leading weekly gatherings and missions trips for students, and they have served the Lord in central Asia for four years. God has led Adam and Kellee to be part of International Church and serve our faith family in a variety of ways during this season as they explore what God has for them next.
OUR ELDERS

Left to Right:
Trevor Brown
Josh Deardorff
Scott Custer
Dennis Mendoza
Andy Oishi