Pastors and Staff
Pastor Sione and Alexandra Tilini
Pastor Sione was born in Tonga and came to Hawaii at 15. He married Margret Lindsey and they had six children before she went home to the Lord in 2021.
Pastor Sione began working for New Hope Waimea Christian Fellowship in 1991 in the Childrens’ Church ministry.
In 2004 Pastor Sione applied for and became a licensed Foursquare Pastor and ordained in 2012. January 2013 Pastor Sione became Senior Pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship.
Sione and Alexandra Tilini married in August 2022 with only a few close friends and family members present. Alex grew up in Arizona. She settled in Waimea in 2019 and currently she works as a nurse at a local hospital. Matthew 4:19 and Romans 8:28 are Pastor Sione’s favorite scriptures and how they live life, making fishers of men and trusting all things to the Lord.
Youth Pastor Jeff Klohs and family
Jeff and Brenda Klohs have 2 daughters, Nora & McKenzie. They moved here 3 years into their marriage from Dundee, Oregon, in late summer of 2006. They have been married for 20 years. Both Jeff and Brenda have been serving in the Youth Ministry for 15+ years.
Jeff is a licensed Foursquare pastor and was ordained in 2023.
Brenda also sings on the Worship Team on Sunday mornings. Another place you will see Jeff is serving as an Usher/Greeter. In addition, Jeff and daughter Nora, both assist in the Broadcast room.
When asked you will hear them say "We have been amazed and humbled at the processes that the Lord uses to grow us. We never pictured we would be where we are today. It’s truly a blessing to be able to serve our Lord and Savior in any way He leads and allows us!"
Pastor Sione and Alexandra Tilini
Pastor Sione was born in Tonga and came to Hawaii at age of 15. He married Margret Lindsey and they had six children before she went home to the Lord in 2021.
Pastor Sione began working for New Hope Waimea Christian Fellowship in 1991 in the Childrens’ Church ministry.
In 2004 Pastor Sione applied for and became a licensed Foursquare Pastor and ordained in 2012. January 2013 Pastor Sione became Senior Pastor of New Hope Waimea Christian Fellowship.
Sione and Alexandra Tilini married in August 2022 with only a few close friends and family members present. Alex grew up in Arizona. She settled in Waimea in 2019 and currently she works as a nurse at a local hospital. Matthew 4:19 and Romans 8:28 are Pastor Sione’s favorite scriptures and how they live life, making fishers of men and trusting all things to the Lord.
Youth Pastor Jeff Klohns and family
Jeff and Brenda Klohs have 2 daughters, Nora & McKenzie. They moved here 3 years into their marriage from Dundee, Oregon, in late summer of 2006. They have been married for 20 years. Both Jeff and Brenda have been serving in the Youth Ministry for 15+ years.
Jeff is a licensed Foursquare pastor and was ordained in 2023.
Brenda also sings on the Worship Team on Sunday mornings. Another place you will see Jeff is serving as an Usher/Greeter. In addition, Jeff and daughter Nora, both assist in the Broadcast room.
When asked you will hear them say "We have been amazed and humbled at the processes that the Lord uses to grow us. We never pictured we would be where we are today. It’s truly a blessing to be able to serve our Lord and Savior in any way He leads and allows us!"
Church Bookkeeper Kenny Urbanozo and family
Kenny Urbanozo is our church bookkeeper. He & his family have been attending New Hope Waimea since 2002, serving in different areas of ministry. You will often see Kenny at the beginning of each service opening up, greeting and announcements. Wife Sian led Operation Christmas Child for the last few years. Son Arel is attending the University of Alabama at Huntsville studying aerospace engineering. Daughter Noelle enjoys dancing, basketball, and horses.
You will see Kenny and Noelle operating Ableton Live and ProPresenter that broadcast to YouTube and Facebook Livestream.
Church Bookkeeper Kenny Urbanozo and family
Kenny Urbanozo is our church bookkeeper. He & his family have been attending New Hope Waimea since 2002, serving in different areas of ministry. You will often see Kenny at the beginning of each service opening up, greeting and announcements. Wife Sian led Operation Christmas Child for the last few years. Son Arel is attending the University of Alabama at Huntsville studying aerospace engineering. Daughter Noelle enjoys dancing, basketball, and horses.
You will see Kenny and Noelle operating Ableton Live and ProPresenter that broadcast to YouTube and Facebook Livestream.