GOVERNING BOARD
His passion for God and love for others is infectious. Growing up in Kansas playing football, Adam felt certain there was a greater calling on his life and found himself following that call all the way to Kauai, moving there in 2011 to help to start Young Life on the West side of the Island. Today Adam is partnering with Bethany in their coupled vision of reaching out to youth.
Jim coached his brother Scott, who is paraplegic, in swimming in early 1973 through 1976. His brother went on to break over 25 world records and competed in the 1976 and 1980 Paralympics, winning 7 gold medals, 1 silver and 3 bronze. Jim has a heart for men and women who are Beautifully Flawed.
Jim began his insurance career in early 1978. He holds advanced Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant designations that help him to guide and counsel his insurance clients.
Jim was called to full time ministry in 1994 as Pastor of Small Groups at Maranatha Chapel in San Diego, Ca. His responsibilities included discipleship and mentoring leaders for facilitating small group Bible studies.
Jim later moved on to become the Executive Pastor of Community Bible Church (CBC) in Mira Mesa, Ca. overseeing a staff of 15 and a congregation of 1,500. His other responsibilities included oversight of 20+ ministries, teaching occasionally on Sunday mornings and counseling, mentoring and discipling men in the church who became ministry leaders. While working at CBC Jim also attended So. CA Bible College & Seminary in San Diego, Ca. where he received his Master of Religious Studies.
Jim retired from full time ministry in 2013 and founded Robeson and Associates, Inc. DBA The Medicare Answer Guy. With over 10,000 people turning 65 each day in the USA his focus is helping seniors navigate the Medicare maze.
Jim and his wife, Diana, have five adult children and six grandkids (and counting!) that they love spending time with. Jim is a long-time surfer and enjoys San Diego’s surf spots and getting outdoors in his hometown of Coronado.
ADVISORY BOARD
His compassion for those facing tragedy and his heart to give back to the Kauai community is what inspired him to create the organization. A retired fine dining waiter, he and his wife now manage the family rentals and properties. He leads the Friends of Bethany’s First Response Team by sending personalized encouragement packages to those in need.
STAFF
Sarah was instrumental in helping Bethany through the tragic loss of her arm. Sarah’s own past, which includes suffering a broken neck and back in a surfing accident, helped prepare and equip her in ministry. Serving as a missionary on the Island of Kauai, Sarah leads one of the largest student ministries on the island. Grounded in her devotion and love for Christ, her training allows her to recognize those in need and gives her the ability to reach out to them.