Pacific Islander
Visualize a group of transformed Pacific Islanders who love and honor God through their culture, intending to win Springfield for Jesus Christ and His Kingdom. We want to accomplish this goal through our unique heritage, such as strong oral tradition to preach and teach the Bible; cultural, yet Biblical sound, dances to edify the church; and Holy Spirit-filled island style worship taken from various Pacific Island cultures such as Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Saipan, Guam, and the Philippines. As long as we live in Springfield, it is our priority to win it for God.
Meet Our Pastors:
Steve and Maulupe Anoa’i
PACIFIC ISLANDER SENIOR PASTORS
Pastor Steve and Maulupe Anoa’i are natives of the Samoan Islands located 2,400 miles southwest of the Hawaiian Islands. They have been in ministry for a total of 15 years. They moved to Springfield, MO in 2001 to further their education. Steve holds degrees from Central Bible College (CBC) and the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (AGTS). He is also a full-time chaplain at the Maranatha Village Retirement Community. Maulupe is pursuing her degree as an RN and is currently working at the Ozarks Community Hospital and the Maranatha Village Retirement Community as a Certified Nurse Assistant. They have a passion to reach the people of Springfield who do not have a relationship with Jesus Christ! Pastor Steve and Maulupe have three children: Brittney, William, and Calistro James (CJ).
Nesinali and Reverie Tuipulotu
PACIFIC ISLANDER ASSOCIATE PASTORS/YOUTH PASTORS
Pastor Nali and Reverie Tuipulotu are originally from the Kingdom of Tonga, the only remaining monarchy in the South Pacific. Nali and his wife Reverie both hold degrees from CBC in Bible. Nali also has a degree in criminal justice from New Mexico State University where he played college football from 1994-1996. He is currently the Assistant Director for security at CBC. Reverie works at J. P. Morgan Chase as a Call Center Coordinator, Springfield Site. The Tuipulotus have been in ministry for 13 years and have a genuine passion for evangelistic and youth work for the population of Springfield. Pastor Nali and Reverie have a son: Josaiah Tuipulotu.
Eric and Rhea Falig
PACIFIC ISLANDER WORSHIP PASTOR/OFFICE MANAGER
Eric Falig grew up on the island of Saipan. He and his wife Rhea went through the ParkCrest Calvary Temple Master's Commission program together and are now worship pastors for the Pacific Islander Church. Rhea and Eric are involved in many different ministries at our church. They cook for Manna-Fest which is a feeding ministry at our Calvary Temple site. Rhea also serves as the office administrator for Pacific Islander Church. Eric and Rhea are passionate about reaching the lost people in the city of Springfield. They have two sons: Josiah and David Falig.
Larry and Lillian Anoa'i
PACIFIC ISLANDER OUTREACH PASTORS
Larry and Lillian Anoa'i are from the islands of American Samoa in the South Pacific. They moved to Springfield in the summer of 2009 from Oakland California . Larry and Lillian hold degrees from the School of Urban Missions in Biblical Studies. Larry is currently working on his Master of Divinity at AGTS while Lillian works for the Maranatha Village Retirement Community as a receptionist. Larry and Lillian have a tremendous passion for reaching the lost souls of Springfield . They have five children: Aggie, Sarah, Andrea, Larson, and Logan.
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