World Missions

Spreading the Gospel

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…”
Matthew 28:19

Jesus calls us to go and make disciples of all nations. At Pearlside, we believe the Great Commission is not optional—it is our shared responsibility. Through Pearlside Missions, we partner with Every Nation Churches to help plant churches and campus ministries around the world through safe and strategic short-term mission trips.

God’s heart is for the lost, and His mission extends far beyond our local context. Whether we pray, give, or go, every believer has a role to play in reaching the nations. Through regular short-term mission trips, we intentionally engage the world as part of our ongoing discipleship journey.

Jesus trained His disciples not only through teaching, but also by sending them out. In the same way, Pearlside Missions provides opportunities for members to grow as disciples while participating in what God is doing among the nations.

Upcoming Short-Term Missions Trips

SAMOA
June 1–6, 2026
Purpose: Campus Ministry & Discipleship (Establish Value)
Application Deadline: March 1, 2026

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NAGOYA, JAPAN (1 day in Osaka)
April 13–21, 2026
Purpose: Campus Ministry (Engage Value) Prayer walk in Osaka (just 1 day)
Application Deadline: February 12, 2026

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Pearlside Missionaries

  • JEFF & LEE ANNE AGANOS

    Bangkok, Thailand
    Sawadee krap! We're the Aganos family – Jeffrey, Lee Anne, and Sophia. Our journey from Hawaii to Bangkok as cross-cultural missionaries has been filled with purpose and calling. Through serving in campus ministry and going on numerous mission trips, our hearts were drawn to the nation of Thailand. In January of 2023, we made the move and currently serve at Grace Bangkok Church. We're passionate about guiding people to know God, get established in faith, and be empowered to fulfill their God-given destinies.

    Contact Jeffrey and Lee Anne at leeanne.aganos@everynation.org

  • KORI & SONIA ALIMAZA

    Bangkok, Thailand
    Aloha! We are the Alimaza family: Kori, Sonia and Noah. We were born and raised in Hawaii. After coming to know Jesus, it’s been a passion for us to reach and impact people of all nations with the Gospel. Now, we have answered the call to become missionaries in Bangkok, Thailand.
    Our heart is to help others encounter Jesus, become established and equipped in the faith, then see them make a difference in the world today.

    Contact Kori Alimaza at kori.alimaza@everynation.org

  • HEATHER ETTLEMAN

    Latin America
    I am a Cross-Cultural Missionary sent from Pearlside to Latin America. My passion is for mercy ministries and I enjoy going into underprivileged neighborhoods to bring education and Christ-centered mentorship into the lives of at-risk youth. Currently, I'm living at an Orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico and serving at one of Every Nation's newest churches called Arka.

    Contact Heather Ettleman at heather.ettleman@everynation.org

  • Melody Lagutan

    Vietnam

    Aloha! I’m a cross-cultural missionary sent from Pearlside Church and currently living in Vietnam.  My heart is for the the next generation to know God and to be transformed by His love.  I will be serving the church here by engaging people through Campus Ministry, relational discipleship, and helping to equip and empower local leadership to make an eternal impact in this nation. Thank you for sending me!

    Contact Melody Lagutan at melody.lagutan@everynation.org

  • TARN & MARISA LIU

    Bangkok, Thailand
    Aloha! My wife, Marisa, and two kids, Rini and Rayden, are cross-cultural missionaries in Bangkok, Thailand serving at Every Nation Church Bangkok, where I serve as the Discipleship Pastor. Our passion is to engage the lost, establish them in their faith, equip them with the Gospel and empower them with the love of God to go and make disciples.

    Contact Tarn Liu at tarn.liu@everynation.org

  • VINCE & TRINA ROBERTS

    Vietnam
    Our ohana grew up in the Grace/Pearlside family of churches in Hawaii and have now been serving in Vietnam for over 10 years. We have the vision not only to reach souls for Christ, but to raise up local leaders, make them solid disciples, plant churches and do campus ministry. We are excited to be fulfilling what God has called us to do here and are very grateful for the incredible support from Pearlside Church.

    Contact Vince Roberts at roberts.roasting@gmail.com

  • HENRY & RACHELLE ROMERO

    Philippines
    Henry, Rachelle Romero, Judah, Leia & Josiah are honored to be called to serve as your missionaries to the Philippines. I lead the Ministry Partnership Development Office for ENPH and serve in the pastoral team in Victory Katipunan. We are dedicated to equip and energize missionaries to flourish and fulfil their calling and purpose to go to every nation. Our passion is to see full-trained and fully-funded missionaries sent to every nation.

    Contact Henry Romero at henry.romero@everynation.org

  • ALAN & YURIKA SUE

    Yokohama, Japan
    Hello from Japan! My name is Alan Sue, with my wife Yurika we are living in Yokohama, Japan. My main focus is the Discipleship Ministry, helping our members to grow in their walk with God and encourage growth in every season. One of the exciting things is running our Leadership 113 class, helping our leaders become better leaders! I also assist the operational and technical side, especially during this season with our online service.

    Contact Alan Sue at alan.j.sue@gmail.com

  • KAUI & JEANNE TAI

    Bangkok, Thailand
    We have been missionaries in Thailand for 20 years. We are the Senior Pastors of Grace Bangkok Church that we planted 12 years ago. We have 2 adopted Thai children, Josiah and Asia. Our heart is to make disciples and train leaders to be sent out to fulfill their God given destinies.

    Contact Kaui & Jeanne Tai at kaui.tai@everynation.org