Tim Sato serves as minister of Care at Fountain of Life. He's married to Caroline Sato and they live in West Long Beach with their mom, Carol. They have two adult children, Daniel (28) and Lucy (25).

Primary Responsibilities at FOL
I work with the staff and care team to meet congregational and community needs, shepherd volunteers, coordinate facilities, and provide care through the food pantry and tutoring teams.

Desert Island Books
The John McPhee Reader
The Lord of the Rings (trilogy, if that counts!)
The Brothers K (David James Duncan)
On Writing Well (William Zinnser)

Desert Island Movies
My Neighbor Totoro
The Lord of the Rings (trilogy if possible)
The West Wing (TV show)
Pride and Prejudice (BBC)
Wings of Desire (Wim Wenders)

Must have songs on your mix tape
Heroes (David Bowie)
O Magnum Mysterium (Morten Lauridsen)
Take 5 (Dave Brubeck)
Big Night Soundtrack
Silencio (Ibrahim Ferrer)
More Than This (Roxy Music, Bill Murray version)
Should I Stay or Should I Go (The Clash)

What's your ideal day?
Any day with moments of quiet, coffee, pickleball, cooking and caring for people.

Favorite Restaurant in Long Beach
Lola's

Last meal on Earth?
Sushi because there will definitely be Thai and Mexican food in heaven.

Place you'd love to visit again?
Nairobi or Paris

What makes you laugh?
Socially awkward situations that aren't too cringe-worthy.

What brings you to tears?
The thought that people, especially kids, go to bed hungry in our city.

What do you like most about serving at FOL?
I love working with so many people who have a heart to love and serve God and their neighbors.

Something no one would ever guess about you?
I performed in musicals and plays in high school.