I love spending time with my best friend Heidi (A.K.A. Wife), hanging out with my two boys and my daughter in-law. A couple of changes happened in this new season, my younger son Jordan has entered college life, and I not only get to be "Papa" with my grandson's Jayden, and Landen, but we welcome the newest grandson Oakley to our family! I also enjoy Art, Paddleboarding, Basketball, Football, Technology, and of course Ministry.
Meet Our PastorS
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Pastor Sheldon Lacsina
Lead Pastor
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Pastor Marsha Krieger
Executive team pastor
I enjoy hiking, going to the beach and almost any outdoor adventure. When I'm not outside, I like to play scrabble, read, and cook. I get to do all of these with my best friend (aka hubby!). My husband Tom is a great photographer and we sometimes go on adventures around the island looking for spots for him to shoot pictures of. My favorite are the night time cruises to find places for him to take star shots. And if I'm not busy with those adventures we are blessed with 10 grandchildren who keep us busy doing crafts, joining us at the beach or inviting us to cheer them on in their sports activities! God has surrounded me with a great family, good friends, and a wonderful team to do ministry and life with!
Contact me at 657-0105 or email me at:marsha@newhopehilo.org
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Pastor Tom krieger
Assistant Pastor/Project manager
I am happily married with three adult children, a great daughter-in-law, wonderful son-in-law and 10 grandchildren that I love spending time with! I enjoy photography and spending time with my wife, Marsha. In our free time we enjoy going on drives throughout the island looking for places to hike or take pictures. I enjoy meeting new people and getting to know them and their stories. I feel very blessed to serve alongside such an incredible staff who I also get to call friends.
Contact me at tomkrieger@newhopehilo.org
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Pastor Lynn Sawyer
Executive team pastor/Lifestage Pastor
I am still surprised each morning when I wake up in Hawaii! It is amazing to see the ocean, hike into the falls, visit a volcano, and eat at Cafe Pesto! Most of all, I love serving at New Hope and being a part of such a wonderful family. The Lord is good!
Contact me at lynns@newhopehilo.org
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Pastor Pauline Spencer
Executive Team Pastor/Resource Team Director
Guy and I both enjoy family times which includes our four grandchildren and two great grandsons. During our spare time we love going to the movies, eating out, hanging out at the mall (I shop and Guy waits), attending high school football games and hanging out with our friends. We are so blessed to have been a part of New Hope Hilo for 33 years. And my 23 years on staff at New Hope Hilo has been a real JOY. I love our ohana and my fellow staff members!
Contact me at pauline@newhopehilo.org
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Pastor Ward Kanakaole
assistant pastor/Men's ministry
Work hard at what ever you do...knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of inheritance. Honoring the Lord with devotion and sincerity of heart.
Contact me at ward@newhopehilo.org
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Pastor Ben Urbanozo
Worship Pastor
I am super duper blessed to have such an amazing wife, Catie Ann, as well as four adorable princesses and one handsome prince. I enjoy working with the next generation; love playing basketball, football, cooking, watching movies, and listening/playing music; am a HUGE superhero geek; and last but not least, love Jesus!
Follow me on IG @benurbanozo
Contact me at ben@newhopehilo.org
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PASTOR linsey luttrell
Youth PASTOR
I am so blessed to be married to my husband Carrington. We have a blended family of 4 boys who constantly keep us on our toes. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, eating ice cream, shopping and investing in young people.
Contact me at linsey@newhopehilo.org
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PASTOR Bunny Correa
Evangelism team director
Love being married to my husband Holi who has been my best friend for nearly 30 years. We have three incredible children that keep us young, laughing and always feeling blessed. Isaiah, 26, ‘Ailana 24, and Ethan,18. We absolutely love spending time with our granddaughters Sophia-Grace, Avyn and Kamila - Marie. I enjoy taking hikes with anyone who isn't a serious hiker 😅, hanging out with friends, going on adventures, reading and spending time with the Next Generation. I am bit of a purple freak and I simply love what I get to do for the Kingdom of God. Grateful and Blessed.
Contact me at bunny@newhopehilo.org
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PASTOR Kat konanui
Program DIRECTOR
I'm so thankful that God uses someone like me to do His work. He has blessed me with the most loving husband, 4 beautiful children, 2 awesome step children, 3 granddaughters, and 1 grandson.
I love serving on the worship team and getting to know our fabulous volunteers. The joy of the Lord is my strength!
Contact me at kat@newhopehilo.org