Pastor Vati was appointed to serve as Living Hope Faith Church's Senior Pastor. Prior to that, he served as Pastor of The Assemblies of God Churches in Seattle, Washington, and Sacramento, California.

The attributes that best describe Pastor Vati are his strong preaching, leadership, integrity, counseling, caring, and praying for his congregants and the community members around him. He has a burning desire to lead all people like the Living Hope Faith Church family, to Jesus Christ.

Living Hope Faith Church is a Bible-based and Spirit-led church, where dialogues on Christian and biblical views are embraced and encouraged. The needs of others are always vigorously pursued and then connecting them to the body of Christ, irrespective of race, color, creed, religion, or denomination.

Pastor Vati takes worship, praise, and preaching very seriously, spending the first hours of his day focused on Bible study, prayer, and sharing The Word.

He has been happily married for many years to his wife, Mrs. Meri Malo, the Living Hope Faith Church Minister of Praise and Worship. They have 5 Children: Jone, Maraia, Verna, Inoke, and Mereoni.

An appointed pastor, for Bible Study/Sunday School and administrative duties, by the Senior Pastor.

Pastor James is a founding member of Living Hope Faith Church, which is now based in Cudahy, California. He is second to the Senior Pastor.