Our Story
How we began...
In 2014, our journey began in the wake of supertyphoon Haiyan. A dedicated team from King's Harbor Church in Torrance, California out on a relief mission trip. As we offered our support, we discovered a profound purpose unfolding for us in the Philippines. It became a beautiful opportunity to share the love we had received and make a meaningful impact in lives of those we encountered.
Board of Directors
Erwin and Cherry Arevalo
Cherry and Erwin are driven by the powerful message of 1 John 3:16-18, embodying God's love through their actions. With over 30 years of experience as business owners, they have felt a profound calling to support in need, contributing generously to local charities and churches. In 2016, they founded Impact 3:16, a testament to the grace they have received, to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Their sons, EJ and Seth, actively participate in mission trips, further enriching this legacy of service and commitment to community.
Seth Arevalo
Seth Arevalo serves as the Assistant Secretary of Impact 3:16. He is a graduate of Cal Baptist University with a degree in Business Management.
He has been involved in mission trips to the Philippines since the organization’s inaugural trip in 2014 and considers it a true blessing to serve alongside his family. Through these trips, Seth has built meaningful relationships with ministry partners and community in the Philippines. Each experience has shaped his heart for service, deepened his understanding of what it means to serve Christ and others, a broader worldview perspective, and striving to live out the Gospel in both Word and action.
Outside of missions, Seth enjoys going to the gym, spending quality time in his community of friends and family, collecting vinyl records and baseball cards, and following baseball—especially attending games. He also serves faithfully at his church as a Youth Leader for 6th grade boys and as part of the Connections team for welcoming newcomers.
EJ Arevalo
EJ Arevalo serves as the Treasurer of Impact 3:16. He is a graduate of Cal Baptist University with a degree in Marketing. He has been part of mission trips to the Philippines since 2014 and feels blessed to serve alongside his family and local ministry partners. Each trip has helped grow his servant’s heart, deepen his understanding of Christ’s love for others, broaden his perspective, and strengthen his desire to live out the Gospel.
Outside of his mission work, EJ enjoys collecting Pokémon cards, spending time with family, cooking, exploring new food spots, and caring for his houseplants. He also serves at his church as a member of the Connections team, where he assists in welcoming and engaging new congregants.
