We often brag about our volunteer leadership team. They love students, are committed to Christ, & support the ministry in many ways. They are people who pray without rest & give of their time & resources without hesitation. These volunteer leaders live out 1 Thessalonians 2:8 which states, “We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our very lives as well, because you have become so dear to us”.
JR HIGH CORNERSTONE LEADERS | Name: Corina H. Chinen
Occupation: Administrator (Hope Chapel Women's Ministries)
Years involved in youth ministry: 8 years
Favorite drink at Starbucks: Venti Non-Fat Toffee Nut Steamer (basically hot milk w/syrup)
Favorite Book of the Bible: John
Favorite Sport/Game: Paddling & Motorcross
Favorite Band/Artist: Crystal Lewis & Mercy Me
What do you like to do with your free time? Spend time w/family & friends...and PADDLE!
Besides Christ, what Biblical Character do you admire most? Joseph |
 | Name: Karol Garrison
Occupation: Helicopter Rescue Swimmer
Years involved in youth ministry: 5 years in youth ministry
Favorite drink at Starbucks: coffee
Favorite Book of the Bible: Any of the New Testament
Favorite Sport/Game: Football/Basketball/boxing/surfing
Favorite Band/Artist: Selah
What do you like to do with your free time? Anything crazy.
Besides Christ, what Biblical Character do you admire most? Joseph from Old Testament |
 | Name: Clarence Dean Mazza
Occupation: I work with my dad as a painter when school is out, but I'm a full time student.
Years involved in youth ministry: I have been working with the Jr. high for two and a half years.
Favorite Book of the Bible: My favorite book of the Bible is James right now, that might change and it might not.
Favorite Sport/Game: Surfing is the sport and i am proud be a part of the best sport ever invented. I love surfing because i really enjoy the majesty of God's creation when I'm out int he water alone or with my budddddddies.
Besides Christ, what Biblical Character do you admire most? Well my favorite person in the bible beside our lord is Simon a Cyrenian, he is the man who had the honor of carrying our lords cross when Jesus couldn't bare the burden (Luke 23:26). Amazingly humbling! |
 | Name: Hope Michelle Easter Washington
Occupation: Student: I am graduating with a certificate of Graphic Design in Fall '08. I already have a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and Animation from an arts college in Virginia
Years involved in youth ministry: almost three years
Favorite drink at Starbucks: vanilla iceblended with whip cream
Favorite Book of the Bible: any of the gospels because they tell of Jesus life
Favorite Sport/Game: softball. I love watching the Olympics every time it happens.
Favorite Band/Artist: Jars of clay. I have been listening to them for 11 years
What do you like to do with your free time? community events, read, crafts (scrapbooking, sew)
Besides Christ, what Biblical Character do you admire most? Esther because she sacrificed herself for her people |
 | Name: Victoria Couch
Occupation: Nanny for the Elliott family & employee for the Hope Chapel Bookstore
Years involved in youth ministry: (as a student) 7 years, (as a leader) almost 2 years
Favorite drink at Starbucks: Skinny Mocha Frap
Favorite Book of the Bible: Isaiah
Favorite Sport/Game: Fencing & Hockey
What do you like to do with your free time? Read
Besides Christ, what Biblical Character do you admire most? Esther |
JR HIGH RAD LEADERS | Name: Jae Hauser
Occupation: Just out of college and working in Culver City for a marketing firm
Years involved in youth ministry: Almost two years
Favorite drink at Starbucks: Hot chocolate - I don't drink coffee
Favorite Book of the Bible: Romans
Favorite Sport/Game: Basketball and surfing
Favorite Band/Artist: Chris Tomlin and Herbie Hancock
What do you like to do with your free time? Read, play basketball, surf, golf, watch basketball
Besides Christ, what Biblical Character do you admire most? Paul. I identify with Paul as a sinner, but also see him as a great example of a Godly man. I also like the way he builds his arguments and presents his ideas. |
 | Name: David Rafael Laney
Occupation: Student
Years involved: 2
Starbucks: Carmal ice blend drink?
Book: I II Cor.
Sport: Surfing
Band: Herbie Hancock
Free time: practice drums, surf, learn how to skateboard, and b-ball
Bible characters: Paul, Job |