Our Leadership
Pastoral Staff
Lukas Suarez
Preaching and Teaching Pastor - English
lukas@crosswaysfv.org
A San Diego native born-and-raised, Lukas had the privilege of being raised in a Christian family and growing up in a small Baptist Filipino-American church, which is where he came to saving faith. After college, Lukas then spent five years in the Valley (Phoenix, AZ) getting his MDiv, where he was a member, intern, and pastoral resident of worship at Trinity Bible Church. Lukas then moved back to San Diego to serve as pastoral resident for one year at the church he grew up in, San Diego Christian Fellowship. Lukas became the Preaching and Teaching Pastor of our English service in November of 2024 and moved to the Valley (San Fernando Valley). He has a Bachelor of Science in Communication from San Diego State University and a Master of Divinity in Biblical and Theological Studies from Phoenix Seminary. Lukas enjoys a moving narrative, coffee, and a cozy hoodie.
In "Jin" Hyun
Preaching and Teaching Pastor - Japanese
jin@crosswaysfv.org
A San Diego native born-and-raised, Lukas had the privilege of being raised in a Christian family and growing up in a small Baptist Filipino-American church, which is where he came to saving faith. After college, Lukas then spent five years in the Valley (Phoenix, AZ) getting his MDiv, where he was a member, intern, and pastoral resident of worship at Trinity Bible Church. Lukas then moved back to San Diego to serve as pastoral resident for one year at the church he grew up in, San Diego Christian Fellowship. Lukas became the Preaching and Teaching Pastor of our English service in November of 2024 and moved to the Valley (San Fernando Valley). He has a Bachelor of Science in Communication from San Diego State University and a Master of Divinity in Biblical and Theological Studies from Phoenix Seminary. Lukas enjoys a moving narrative, coffee, and a cozy hoodie.
Elder Board
Lukas Suarez - Preaching and Teaching Pastor - English
lukas@crosswaysfv.org
In "Jin" Hyun - Preaching and Teaching Pastor - Japanese
jin@crosswaysfv.org
Sheldon Eng - Elder
sheldon@crosswaysfv.org
Tommy Patikamanant - Elder
tommy@crosswaysfv.org
Dave Yamasaki - Elder
dave@crosswaysfv.org
Deacon Board
Joe Cheng - Deacon of Small Groups
joe@crosswaysfv.org
Lynda Kira - Deaconess of Member Care
lynda@crosswaysfv.org
Sets Tomita - Deacon of Conference Liaison and Church Historian
sets@crosswaysfv.org
Sam Toya - Deacon of Facilities
sam@crosswaysfv.org
Associate Staff
Marc Hori - Director of Sunday Morning Operations
marc@crosswaysfv.org
Brett Kawanami – Youth Pastor
brett@crosswaysfv.org
Leslie Kim - Children’s Ministry Director
leslie@crosswaysfv.org
Administrative Staff
Lauren Nagatoshi – Office Manager
lauren@crosswaysfv.org