Alan Dionson, originally from Cebu City, Philippines, is the second of six sons in a pastoral family. He initially studied Electrical Engineering and Communications before feeling called to ministry, beginning as a youth pastor in his father's church. He later served as District Youth Director for the Assemblies of God in Central Philippines.  At 25, he became the lead pastor of Immanuel Fellowship, growing the church from 80 to 1,000 members and establishing 50 Life Groups, 19 daughter churches, and sending missionaries. At 35, he became president of Immanuel Bible College while pursuing a Master’s degree in Ministry from Asia Pacific Theological Seminary. A call to equip leaders led him to Fuller Theological Seminary in California, where he earned a Master’s of Divinity and later a doctorate in multiethnic studies.  In 2020, he was appointed lead pastor of Charisma Life Church in SoCal Network of the Assemblies of God, overseeing growth and supporting Asian and Pacific Islander pastors. He is married to Elaine, a healthcare administrator, and they have three children. In his spare time, he enjoys endurance sports and has participated in Ironman races, marathons, and ultramarathons.