God brought Keoni to West Michigan in 2013 for seminary and saw fit to keep him here. He was hired at Grace as the Youth Director in 2014 and became the Pastor of Student Ministries and an elder in 2016. Through the providence of God, in 2019, he transitioned into the Lead Teaching Pastor role and continues to serve the Lord and Grace in that capacity. Pastor Keoni preaches the Word, casts vision, leads the pastoral team, and guides our elders and staff.

 

Keoni was born in Pittsburgh and has lived in places ranging from rural Idaho to Athens, Greece, to New York City. He considers Seattle to be his home and is of Native Hawaiian descent.
 

Keoni and his wife, Andrea, have six children and enjoy playing board games, going for walks and hikes, swimming, pizza & movie nights, gardening, road trips, bonfires, and many other family-oriented activities.