Osterhus FamilyTom and Ohokulani (Hoku), together with their sons, Timothy and Elias, live on the beautiful island of Maui.

Ohokulani was raised on the nearby Hawaiian island of Molokai. She has been serving with YWAM off and on since 1990. She has completed the Introduction to Biblical Counseling School and the School of Biblical Studies through the University of the Nations.

Tom is originally from Minnesota and his ministry focus has been primarily missions and dealing with apologetics and worldview issues. Tom and Ohokulani’s ministry experience has been mainly missions work within YWAM. Tom is currently the director of Youth With A Mission-Maui and a distance education instructor for International Biblical Online Leadership Training (IBOLT) in Edmonton, Alberta.

Timmy is in 5th grade and loves to play with Legos and to read books about science. This year he has also taken an interest in sports; playing on the school’s volley ball and flag football teams. His 10th birthday was September 15. Elias isĀ 3 years old and loves to run, jump, climb, and listen to music of almost any kind. His vocabulary continues to grow along with his personality.