Board of Directors

Gary Sciascia

Gary has led various ministries in Charlotte, North Carolina, Atlanta, Georgia, and in two Connecticut churches. While leading in Connecticut, he helped establish a significant connection between the Groton/New London Church of Christ and mission work in Europe. In 2007, Gary moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where he became the lead evangelist for the Phoenix church of Christ and has continued playing a role in supporting international missions, especially in the Philippines. Gary presently serves as President of the APMF Board.

Susan Wedin

Susan serves as a Treasurer of the APMF and is part time administrator for the Phoenix Church of Christ. She co-owns a security firm with another disciple. Bob & Susan were married in 1983 and have served as Elder and Elder’s wife since 2004. They have two grown children and four granddaughters.
DOUG & MAE LOVGREN

Doug & Mae Lovgren currently serve as the North Region Leaders of the San Diego Church of Christ. Doug & Mae met in the College ministry while attending San Diego State University (1994). They’ve been married over 21yrs. & have 2 amazing young boys (Jaxon & Jeric). After graduating from SDSU in 1995 they dove head first into life together as Campus Ministers for the Southwest US and the adventure hasn’t stopped. They’ve served in various ministries; college, youth, professional singles & family. They moved to Las Vegas in 2003 to continue their journey out of the full time ministry and begin a fresh new chapter. In August of 2008 the Lovgren’s packed up and answered the call by God to lead the ministry in Cerritos, California - serving as Evangelist & Women’s Ministry Leader for the Los Angeles International Church of Christ for 8 years.

Recently, July 1st of 2016, they answered the call from God to come back home to San Diego where their journey began many years ago. San Diego has remained home to them. They love to empower people to use their gifts and talents to make a difference for Christ in the world around them. The next chapter has begun in the surrounding communities in North County area - faithful living in the North County of San Diego!

Saun Galang

Saun Galang is a Women’s Ministry Leader for the Oahu Church of Christ. She has served and worked with various ministries in California, Manila, Bangkok, the Middle East and currently works with churches in Oceania. Saun and Anthony have been married 28 years and have two children: Nick and his wife Shelley work as interns for the youth ministry in Oahu, Chris will be a senior at Hawaii Pacific University and is an active member in the campus ministry.
Francisco V. Enrile II

Francisco or Koko for short entered the full time ministry in 1994 and had led churches in Cebu and Metro Manila. He has served as 
an evangelist for 23 years and currently leads the International Churches of Christ Philippines as congregational evangelist along with his wife Faridah, who serves as a women’s ministry leader and counselor.
After studying HRM in DLSU, Koko became a partner and general manager of Great Southern Maritime which was involved in ship manning and management. Koko is currently getting certified as a Solutions Focused Practitioner with the SFA, based in Singapore. He also serves on the Board of the Metro manila Christian Church as its president and serves as a board member in HOPE WW Philippines. and the Asia-Pacific Missions Foundation.

Che Navia-Maramara

Designation -
Director of Administration: 
Metro Manila Christian Church Inc. and ICOC Philippines Missionary Society Inc.
Educ - Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Relations
School of Labor and Industrial Relations, University of the Philippines
Rhys Kia'aina

Been a Christian for 25 yrs, converted in Hawaii, March 1992
Married to Grace Kia'aina for 22 yrs
3 Children: Kala'i (16), Kainani (14), & Keahiku (10)
Led the Oceania Family of Churches (Oahu, Hilo, Maui, Guam, & Saipan) from 2001-2012.
Served as the Lead Evangelist of the Oahu Church of Christ from 2001-2012.
Worked with the Church in the Philippines & Myanmar from 2008 to 2012.
Currently serves the South Cities, 11am ministry in the Metro LA Region of LA Church of Christ from Sept 2012-present
Delano Stewart

Delano Stewart and his wife Nadine have been married for 22 years. They have 3 wonderful children. He has served in the full-time ministry for over 20 years and also taught high school science for 4 years. Delano has overseen and or served on 2 Church Boards for over 7 years. He has been a member of the Las Vegas church family since 2012. We currently have the honor of his serving as the full-time minister of the GLVCC.
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