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First Tongan Global Methodist Church, San Francisco (San Mateo)

600 W 42nd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
GMC Tongan diaspora congregation in Bay Area
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pastor Kolotile Latu
Founded Tongan diaspora congregation in Bay Area
Denomination GMC
Service Times Sundays 3:00 PM
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website westernstatesgmc.com/find-a-church/
Pastor Credentials Not published
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
GMC affirms historic Christology.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
GMC affirms inspiration and authority of Scripture.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not stated.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Wesleyan-Arminian.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
GMC complementarian by polity. Kolotile Latu (male pastor).
GMC complementarian by polity. Male pastor Kolotile Latu.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Kolotile Latu (male) is pastor.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Wesleyan preaching tradition with Tongan-language emphasis.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Tongan diaspora Wesleyan ministry in San Francisco Bay Area.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Conservative Wesleyan posture.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
GMC Western States Provisional Conference.
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Assessment
First Tongan Global Methodist Church (San Francisco) meets in San Mateo, CA, serving the Tongan diaspora of the Bay Area. Pastor Kolotile Latu leads Sunday worship at 3pm.
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  1. [1] Live source westernstatesgmc.com/find-a-church/

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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