Ministry Partners

Extending our Reach

Responding to Jesus’ call to follow him wherever he leads them, our ministry partners are actively engaged in sharing their lives and God’s love in their respective communities.

Leslie Jonan Kearsley

Leslie is the Team Leader of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at UCLA and Santa Monica College. Leslie is married to her husband, Alex, and has one furbaby: a cat named Noodle. Leslie is a Taiwanese and Indonesian American who loves spending time with friends and family and always looks for the chance to get boba or ice cream. Leslie graduated from UCLA and is currently completing a Masters in Theology and Ministry at Fuller Seminary.

Ministry update (July 2021) ►

Daniel Sasaki

Daniel serves with Epic Movement in the Pacific Northwest, specifically in Portland. He grew up in Torrance and attended Cal Poly Pomona for his Mechanical Engineering degree. He was then called to minister to college students in Portland where he has been serving for almost a year. Some things that he enjoys are: hiking, climbing, fermenting food & drink, backyard bonfires, and exploring the food scene.

Ministry update (April 2021) ►

Grace Leong

Grace Leong wanted to be a teacher ever since she was young. Over the past 19 years, she's been able to live out that dream while working for Los Angeles Christian School. Here she's been challenged to grow in her faith and her understanding of what it means to love and care for those less fortunate than herself. In her free time, she loves playing sports, strategic board games, reading, and being with family and friends.

Cheryl Keiper

Cheryl served overseas from 1991–2010 with WEC International while living in France, Côte d’Ivoire (W. Africa), and El Salvador. Ministries included: evangelism, Bible studies/teaching, administrative duties, various church activities, and more.

Living in various cultures and learning 2 other languages (French and Spanish) were excellent preparation for the transition to joining the ministry of Immerse International, an outreach in Pennsylvania to immigrants, refugees, and international students. Immerse provides housing for international students (and some Americans) AND academic English classes to help prepare non-English speakers the opportunity to move forward with higher education goals.

Ministry update (March 2021) ►