Leadership / Staff at Trinity United Methodist Church
Rev. Ongo Koli
PastorPastor Viliami Ongo Koli migrated to Hawaii with his parents and family in 1975 from the Kingdom of Tonga. He grew up in Waipahu and graduated from Waipahu High School (’84). He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Hawaii Loa College and a Master of Divinity degree from Claremont School of Theology. Pastor Ongo has a deep faith and strong commitment to serve God. He recently left his life-long career in finance to pursue becoming a local pastor. He and his wife have 5 adult children, who have also been active in church leadership and have many God-given talents.
Ryan Ching
Audio-visual technicianIn 2010, Ryan decided to leave a career in Civil Engineering to return to education to pursue God with all of his heart, soul, mind, and strength. There, not only did he see God make sense of the senselessness and broken world before him, but he began to realize God’s work in developing his own voice through teaching and expressions in film, media, and story. In addition to being the A/V Technician for Trinity, Ryan is the Student Life Media Coach, Library Tech, and sometimes adjunct faculty at Pacific Rim Christian University in Honolulu. He also freelances on video and graphic design projects and consults on live streaming solutions.
Haunani "Nani" Matai‘a
Facility MaintenanceHaunani “Nani” Matai‘a is a beloved member of the Trinity UMC ‘ohana and our dedicated Facility Maintenance Coordinator. A lifelong part of the Trinity community, Nani grew up in the church, actively participating in Sunday School, Youth, and Young Adults ministries. Her heart for service and eye for design have long enriched our worship spaces—bringing beauty and care to every holiday and special occasion. As a decorator and designer by trade, Nani applies her creativity and attention to detail throughout our campus. She and her husband, Alex, are proud parents to Zephaniah, and together they live out a faith rooted in love and service. Whether she’s behind the scenes or greeting with a smile, Nani reflects the spirit of joyful, humble service. We’re truly blessed to have her in our Trinity family.
Fakatapu ki he ‘afio ‘a e ‘Otua Mafimafi ‘I hotau lotolotonga. Pea ‘oku ou kole keu fakamalumalu atu ‘I he tala kakato ‘o e lotu, famili mo e fonua. ‘Oku ou toumu’a tuku a e fakafeta’I ki he ‘Otua, ‘I he tauhi lelei kuo ne fai mai ma’a tautolu ‘o fakamaama ‘a e vaa’I hala ne tau fou mai ai ‘o tau toe moui mai ai ki he ngaahi ‘aho ko ‘eni. ‘Oku tuku ai ‘a e langilangi mo e kolōlia ki he Tu’I ‘o langi taupotu.
‘Oku fakaafe’I atu kimoutolu kotoa pe ki he ngaahi ma’unga kelesi ‘o e Lotu ‘I he lea fakatonga ‘I he Trinity United Methodist Church pe koe Tolu Taha’I ‘Otua ‘I he Taulanga Mata’itofe, ‘I he Sapate kotoa pe ‘I he taimi 1:00pm. ‘Oku mau teu’I ‘ae moui lo tolu pea ke tau hoko foki koe kau tisaipale ma’a Sisu Kalaisi ki hono fakafo’ou ‘o e mamani. Mau fiefia ke talitali lelei ki moutolu pea moe loto fakafeta’i.
Tu’a ‘eiki ‘ofa lahi atu mo e Lotu,
Faifekau Ongo Koli