Janet Shim immigrated from South Korea to San Francisco in 1972, which began her bicultural and bilingual life in a new cultural setting. She attended the University of California, Berkeley, accepted Jesus during her junior year, and then pursued a Doctorate of Pharmacy at the University of the Pacific in California. Janet and her husband Steve began their entrepreneurial journey by starting a corporation focused on power generation and energy markets, which helped Janet gain her entrepreneurial skills and experience. 

Janet felt the calling to serve God and completed a Master of Divinity at Western Seminary. With her growing passion for making disciples of all nations making significant contributions to God’s kingdom, Janet pursued further studies in “Leadership Development” and “Spiritual Formation” at Fuller Theological Seminary and received a Doctor of Ministry degree.

For over 35 years, Janet has served as a director, church planter, and senior pastor of a church. Her educational background and experience with various religious and marketplace organizations inspired and equipped her to launch Mosaic Ekklesia. Her passion is for Mosaic to be a community of transformed and empowered believers who impact the world around them. Janet is the Senior Leader and the Founder of Mosaic Ekklesia and President of the Board of Directors. She has been married to Steve for 38 years, and they have two married children and grandchildren.

Born in Guatemala, Christian came to Los Angeles, California, in 1983. He grew up in a Spanish-speaking Pentecostal church, was baptized in 1988, and moved to Oregon in 1994. For over 25 years, Christian worked with English and Spanish-speaking youth and adults in various roles in church ministries as a leader and pastor. His educational background in tech also led him to work as a leader in the marketplace. 

Christian was ordained as a minister in 2021 and serves on the pastoral team for Mosaic Ekklesia. He is passionate about reaching people and equipping believers to be sent out to reach others and impact the world for Christ.

Paul was born in Korea and was the son of a pastor. He became a pastor eventually and founded Paul's Ministries International (PMI).

He studied at the Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Korea and then completed the master's program at the subsequent graduate school at Fuller Theological Seminary in the United States.

Since 2005,  he has served in Korean immigrant churches in the United States, including Chicago, Portland, and Irvine.

Paul met Pastor Janet Shim years ago. Her passion for the kingdom of God and vision for the church deeply moved his heart. The members of Mosaic Ekklesia, whom he met at the first worship service, were all humble, pure, and passionate individuals. Through worship, he could again feel that God was actively at work, and he came to believe that their efforts and prayers would surely bear fruit.

Paul believes that the church is a gift from God and embodies Jesus' dream. We as believers, are called to be a church, ekklesia, a community partnering with Christ, the head, to fulfill God's plan. He believes that Mosaic Ekklesia is a church that brings joy to the Lord. He loves and supports the core values that the Mosaic Ekklesia declares. 

Paul wants to work with Mosaic Ekklesia to fulfill the vision the Lord has given them. His vision is to live like Paul, following Jesus and living the life of the people of God's kingdom. He hopes to guide and help more people become citizens of that kingdom.

Paul enjoys writing and teaching and finds joy in sharing and instructing based on the lessons learned through research. Paul wants to use the gifts and passion that God has given him and use his experiences within Mosaic Ekklesia to help others fulfill God’s purposes.

Kristin is passionate about supporting families of all sorts.

She was the owner of Little Lambs Christian Montessori School for 16 years and taught for more than thirty years before retiring in 2023. 

Since retiring from classroom teaching, Kristin has moved into the role of Director of Children’s Ministries at Mosaic Ekklesia to continue the work of encouraging, equipping, and empowering parents. She offers compassionate parent support, one-on-one and in group classes, for families who are struggling with issues that impact their ability to feel peaceful as a family unit. She is passionate about helping parents to act with confidence and intention as they do the challenging work of raising children. 

Kristin and her husband, Jason, also own a small produce market near their home in Beaverton. They enjoy their Pacific Northwest life with their four kids and two rescue dogs. When she’s not writing, teaching, or running the store, she loves reading, being with her friends, and drinking a lot of coffee. 

Erika was born in the Philippines and grew up in Singapore.  

When she was eight, her family began attending Word International Ministries in Singapore. At 15, she accepted Jesus into her heart and started serving as one of the youth leaders in the church. She helped out in various areas such as media, small groups, and music. Working with the youth allowed her to develop a passion for mentoring and equipping the next generation.

Erika met her husband, Michael, at a youth concert in Singapore. A few years later, she relocated to Portland, Oregon to be with Michael and it has been their home base since. They now have two young children. 

Erika is also a former Montessori infant/toddler guide and enjoys baking and pursuing creative projects. She is glad to be part of the community at Mosaic Ekklesia. 

Dyane was born and raised in Recife, Brazil.

She is deeply passionate about experiencing God's presence, being guided by the Holy Spirit, and studying God's Word. She desires to help people reach their full potential in Christ, intimately experience the Holy Spirit, discover their purpose, and become strong and effective leaders.

Growing up, Dyane's involvement with the church felt more like a religious obligation. However, in 2011, she had a life-changing encounter with the Holy Spirit and gained a genuine understanding of Jesus and God’s role as a Father. In 2012, she completed her first Bible School, Rhema Bible School in Recife. She spent two years at Rhema, which laid the foundation of her theological beliefs. The teachings of Katheryn Khulman and Kenneth E. Hagin greatly influenced her spiritual journey. Later in 2015, she attended Rhema Ministries School in Recife. She served in various capacities at her local church and had opportunities to preach during that time.

In 2017, she embarked on a three-year journey at Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry in Redding, CA. There, she met her mentor, Michael Brodeur, who transformed my perspective of the church. Dyane's passion for seeing the Body of Christ thrive intensified at Bethel.

In 2022, Dyane had the joy of meeting her wonderful husband, Andre, who introduced her to Janet and Steve. She felt an immediate connection with them, as their hearts and passions aligned in their love for the Lord and their vision for the Church. This shared vision led Dyane and Andre to become members of Mosaic Ekklesia. She wholeheartedly believes that this vision aligns with God's heart.

Mohiddin Khan (Rishi Elijah) was born and raised in a Muslim family with Muslim traditions in India. At age 8, he saw his grandmother brought back to life by a Christian woman’s prayer that planted a seed in his heart. Rishi started to go to church with his friends without understanding much. After he completed his MBA at Madras University in India, Rishi worked at various companies in Human Resources and married his beautiful wife Udaya. 

After they got married, Rishi and Udaya moved to the United States in 2011. Rishi and Udaya both powerfully encountered Jesus, tangibly experiencing the Holy Spirit speaking in tongues. 

Together sought God continuously to discover God’s purpose for their lives. God spoke to them through Scripture and men and women of God. They started a virtual church with their family and friends in India during the Covid-19 pandemic, helping them grow in the Lord.

Rishi and Udaya were ordained by the Mosaic Ekklesia ordination team in April 2021, and shortly thereafter in obedience to God’s calling, they moved to Austin, TX, to start an ekklesia. 

They both work full-time in the marketplace as they serve the Lord. Partnering with Mosaic Ekklesia, their mission is to win souls for the kingdom of God, to build and empower them in their identity in Christ to become the disciples of Jesus. Rishi and his wife are blessed with a son Enoch, and a daughter Liana.

Udayarani Parsa(Udaya Elijah) was born in a Christian family. At the age of 7, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Udaya studied engineering at Osmania University in India and came to the US to pursue a Master in Engineering at Wayne State University, Michigan. Udaya returned to India and got married to Rishi. After they got married, Rishi and Udaya moved to Farmington Hills, Michigan, in 2011 and then to Beaverton, Oregon, in 2014. Rishi and Udaya both powerfully encountered Jesus, tangibly experiencing the Holy Spirit speaking in tongues. 

Udaya and Rishi sought God continuously to discover God’s purpose for their lives with prayer and fasting. Together, they started a virtual church with their family and friends in India during the Covid-19 pandemic, helping them grow in the Lord. The leadership of Mosaic Ekklesia recognized God’s calling on Rishi and Udaya’s lives as pastors, and they ordained Rishi and Udaya in April 2021. 

After their ordination, in obedience to God’s calling, they moved to Austin, TX, to start an ekklesia. They both work full-time in the marketplace as they serve Lord. Partnering with Mosaic Ekklesia, their passion and mission is to win souls for the kingdom of God, to build and empower them in their identity in Christ to become the disciples of Jesus. Rishi and his wife are blessed with a son Enoch, and a daughter Liana.