I was born in Manila, Philippines, and came to saving faith in Jesus Christ in 1981 during a small Bible study led by American missionaries. Even as a young believer, I sensed God's call on my life to serve in ministry. My faith grew through the missions and ministries of the local church, which deeply shaped my spiritual journey. During my college years, I became active in Campus Crusade for Christ and their Leadership Training Institute. I’ve always had a deep love for studying God’s Word, and in 1985, I was honored to win the Assemblies of God National Bible Quiz held in Cebu City. I went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City. After passing the board exam in 1989 and becoming a licensed Civil Engineer, I began working in the software industry, which led to a career in Information Technology—and also led me to my wife, Guia. In 1993, I accepted a job in New Jersey as an IT professional, where Guia and I began our life together and raised our family for 13 wonderful years. We moved to Colorado in 2006. Then, after a near-death experience in 2008, I could no longer ignore God’s call on my life. I began leading Bible studies, eventually serving the local church as a lay minister. I was ordained in 2013, and for three years, I served as CrossWind’s executive pastor while also working full-time in the corporate world. In January 2017, I was installed as the lead pastor. In 2020, I took a leap of faith and left my position as Vice President at Bank of America Merrill Lynch to serve the Lord full-time. My theological training is through Southeast Asia Theological Schools (SEATS), where I earned both my Master of Ministry (M.Min.) and Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degrees. Guia and I have been married for over 25 years and have two amazing sons, Josiah Emmanuel and Jeremiah Daniel. As a family, we are deeply blessed to serve together at CrossWind Church.

I have been a member of Crosswind Community Church since 2009 and have witnessed God's faithfulness as the church grew from meeting at Jewell Elementary School to its current home on Mississippi Avenue in Aurora. After serving on the Worship Team, I became the Church Administrator in the early 2010s and have faithfully served in that role ever since. I consider it a privilege and joy to support the ministry of Crosswind Community Church by serving her pastor, church family, and, above all, the Lord Jesus Christ. I've been married to my husband, Ken, for 25 years. I am a mother of two sons, Ken's stepsons, and the proud grandmother of an inquisitive six-year-old grandson.

Hi, I’m Shane, a husband, stepdad, tech guy, and follower of Jesus. I’ve worked in IT for over 25 years, specializing in technical support and helping people make sense of complex problems. I’m also deeply involved in ministry at Crosswind Church in Aurora, Colorado, where I serve as the social media consultant and help lead digital strategy, content creation, and outreach efforts. Outside of church and tech, I’m a passionate creative at heart. I love using media, design, and storytelling to make an impact — both in ministry and beyond. I also enjoy traveling and going on outdoor adventures with my family, finding joy in both service and shared experiences. I believe every gift God has given me is meant to be used for His glory. I’m blessed to be married to the love of my life, Debby, and together we’re raising an amazing son, Justin. Our journey has been marked by grace, second chances, and countless answered prayers — and we know the best is still ahead.