Meet the Team

  • Dr. James Melton

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CHAIRPERSON

    Biography

    Resides in Lake Forest, California.

  • Lucia Pengson

    VICE CHAIRPERSON

    Resides in Temecula, California.

  • Rose Marie Neufeld

    TREASURER & SECRETARY

    Resides in Wildomar, California.

  • Pastor Eric Angeles

    Church planter and missionary with Shiloh New Hope Church. Resides in Molave, Zamboanga Sur.

  • Pastor Emman Atole

    Currently serves as the lead pastor of Bethel Ministry Christian Family Church as well as a workplace missionary in education and business ministries. Resides in Caloocan City, Philippines.

  • Nancy Duncan

    Former Wycliffe Bible translator and missionary, serving at Generations Family Church in Cerritos, California. Spent 12+ years living in Greater Manila. Resides in Seal Beach, California.

  • Joan Gillinger

    Retired teacher and former Board Secretary for C.A.R.E. Philippines. This will be her third term on the board. Resides in Huntington Beach, California.

  • Ofelia Ochoco

    CEO of Holy Infant Home Health Care and Co-Chair of Bogang Silang Mission. Resides in Claremont, California.

  • Pastor Arthur Ornias

    Director of Meals & Values and Church Connect for Kids International. Resides in Antiplo City, Philippines.

  • Benjamin Pengson

    Provides quality mental health car in Southern California through Elios Cognitive Center. Resides in Riverside, California.

  • Dr. Joel Pengson

    CEO and Physician for Moreno Valley Medical Group, Internal Medical Specialist in Riverside, California, and UC Riverside School of Medicine Faculty. Resides in Temecula, California.

  • Herb Smith

    Former business professional and professor who has worked in Christian ministry boards including Wycliffe, Teen Challenge, Christian Leadership Alliance, and LA Rescue Mission. Resides in Stevenson, Washington.