PRAYERBREAKFAST

Has served as Chair of the Hawaiʻi Prayer Breakfast since 2019, bringing steady vision and heart to the movement. He also provides strategic leadership across several companies specializing in construction project management and condominium site management. Matt's notable projects include overseeing the New Hope Oʻahu parking structure and serving as Program Manager for Phase 1 cultural resource services in the post-Maui wildfire response.

An experienced educator and leader, author, curriculum designer, and founder of Advance Good LLC, where she stewards projects and services, and trains leaders with a heart for grassroots ministry. Her work is grounded in humility, service, and love. Phyllis and her husband, Lloyd, have been married for 30 years and delight in their family with daughters Liann and Mika, son-in-law Josh, and their newest joy, little Jack Ross.

A 30-year broadcaster and President of iHeartMedia Honolulu, as well as a bestselling author of Persuade and the 52-week devotional Divine Intelligence. A founding member of the John Maxwell Team and a licensed Teaching Pastor at New Hope Oʻahu, Scott blends leadership, faith, and communication with heart. He and his wife, Kate, make their home in Honolulu with their two sons, Bailey and Casey.

Serves as Senior Pastor and President of New Hope Oʻahu. A Kamehameha Schools and UH Mānoa graduate with a master's in Formational Leadership, John brings both heart and experience to his calling. Before ministry, he spent years in Hawaiʻi's entertainment and events industry, shaping memorable experiences as a leader at Tihati Productions and Live Nation. Today, he continues to invest in emerging leaders and the local church through service on several ministry and college boards.

A visionary leader and culture builder who helps people and teams live with purpose and clarity. Through strategic guidance, mentorship, and personal development, she equips leaders to grow from the inside out—strengthening relationships, teams, and communities. Driven by a passion for legacy and transformation, Ellie inspires others to lead authentically, create meaningful change, and build a future that lasts.

A devoted mother of two, a chocolate maker, business leader, and tower garden farmer whose creativity and generosity shine in every area of her life. She invests deeply in her community, serving on the boards of 12 nonprofits and supporting organizations that uplift families, churches, and local leaders. Known for her hands-on compassion and joyful spirit, Wendy lives with her heart fully surrendered to God. Her daily prayer is simple and sincere: Father, melt me, mold me, fill me, and use me. I am all Yours.

Vice President of Cornerstone Multimedia and a filmmaker whose work spans acting, producing the hit Dragon Wars, and collaborating with top K-pop artists. He is currently developing the TV series KUMU. Guided by his faith, Dennis creates media that shares Christ's message, including A Witness to Aloha and an animated Hawaiian Bible series. He also serves as Worship Arts Minister at Olivet Baptist Church.

General Manager of the state's only Christian television station. He has served at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., and is passionate about seeing the body of Christ unite in prayer. Married for more than 30 years to his wife Amanda, and they have 3 adult children. He is overjoyed to join this year's Hawaii Prayer Breakfast as our islands lift up our leaders and one another in Jesus name with faith, hope, and aloha.