Sam Tapeni, is born and raised in Waianae.

Through trials from childhood, Sam was able to call upon the Lord as his Lord and Savior at the age of 6 years old. From then he has continued to search for the truth and through diligent study and powerful prayer he has been able to find the truth through the word of God, the Bible.

Sam although ordained by the Universal Life Church and is referred to as Pastor Sam, he likes to be called Sam.

Church services are provided by different pastors or speakers from all over the world that are impressed upon Sam by the Holy Spirit. These individuals are used as vessels to bring Gods word each Sunday.

When Sam is not spreading God word, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children.