[caption id="attachment_16259" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Gateway's executive team (L to R) Jeff Jones, Pam Goytia, Adam Groza, Alex Stewart, Kristen Ferguson, and Tom Hixson following the trustee meeting.[/caption] Honolulu, HI — The Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention (HPBC) is celebrating a new partnership with Gateway Seminary that will bring accredited theological education closer to pastors and
Aloha Hawaii Pacific Baptist Ohana, I’m pleased to report the HPBC Executive Board met on August 22nd, 2025, at Mililani Baptist Church. A big mahalo to Pastor Dennis Andrews and Mililani Baptist Church for their hospitality. We had 10 members present in person and 6 joining remotely via Zoom. In this meeting we also piloted
The Sue Nishikawa Week of Prayer for Hawaii Pacific Missions calls us to focus on the work God is doing among us as Hawaii Pacific Baptists. Let us commit to praying for our brothers and sisters serving Hawaii, the Pacific, and Asia.
[arve url="https://vimeo.com/1107187921" /] The Great Commission calls every believer to be involved in taking the Gospel to all nations. Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention and our Woman's Missionary Union understand that we cannot truly contend together for the faith without maintaining a strong commitment to global missions. Our unique position in the Pacific makes us a
The Sue Nishikawa Week of Prayer for Hawaii Pacific Missions calls us to focus on the work God is doing among us as Hawaii Pacific Baptists. Let us commit to praying for our brothers and sisters serving Hawaii, the Pacific, and Asia.
[arve url="https://vimeo.com/1107187921" /] Strong churches require well-trained leaders who understand both biblical principles and practical ministry skills. Throughout Hawaii and the Pacific, God is calling men and women to serve in pastoral and church leadership roles, but many face significant barriers to receiving quality theological education. When we contend together to provide training opportunities, we
The Sue Nishikawa Week of Prayer for Hawaii Pacific Missions calls us to focus on the work God is doing among us as Hawaii Pacific Baptists. Let us commit to praying for our brothers and sisters serving Hawaii, the Pacific, and Asia.
[arve url="https://vimeo.com/1107187921" /] Church health isn't accidental—it requires intentional assessment, planning, and commitment to growth. Many churches struggle not because they lack good intentions, but because they've drifted from God's original vision for their congregation. When we contend together to help churches assess their health and return to biblical patterns, we strengthen the entire body
The Sue Nishikawa Week of Prayer for Hawaii Pacific Missions calls us to focus on the work God is doing among us as Hawaii Pacific Baptists. Let us commit to praying for our brothers and sisters serving Hawaii, the Pacific, and Asia.
[arve url="https://vimeo.com/1107187921" /] Military families face unique challenges that civilian communities often struggle to understand. Frequent relocations, deployment separations, and the stress of military life create specific spiritual and emotional needs that require specialized ministry approaches. Craig and Maggie Coppenbarger understand these challenges intimately and feel called to address them through church planting. With two
The Sue Nishikawa Week of Prayer for Hawaii Pacific Missions calls us to focus on the work God is doing among us as Hawaii Pacific Baptists. Let us commit to praying for our brothers and sisters serving Hawaii, the Pacific, and Asia.
[arve url="https://vimeo.com/1107187921" /] University campuses represent some of the greatest mission fields in our modern world. Students from Hawaii, the mainland United States, and nations throughout Asia and the Pacific converge on University of Hawaii campuses, creating unprecedented opportunities to reach young people who will shape the future of our world. Our Baptist Collegiate Ministries
The Sue Nishikawa Week of Prayer for Hawaii Pacific Missions calls us to focus on the work God is doing among us as Hawaii Pacific Baptists. Let us commit to praying for our brothers and sisters serving Hawaii, the Pacific, and Asia.
[arve url="https://vimeo.com/1107187921" /] Ministry can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging callings in life. Pastors and their spouses serve on the front lines of spiritual warfare, often carrying heavy burdens while supporting others through their darkest moments. When we contend together to strengthen these faithful servants, we invest in the health of our
The Sue Nishikawa Week of Prayer for Hawaii Pacific Missions calls us to focus on the work God is doing among us as Hawaii Pacific Baptists. Let us commit to praying for our brothers and sisters serving Hawaii, the Pacific, and Asia.
[arve url="https://vimeo.com/1107187921" /] Sometimes God's greatest victories come from the most desperate circumstances. Five years ago, Malama Christian Fellowship in Nanakuli (formerly First Baptist Church of Nanakuli) was on the verge of closing its doors. The small congregation was struggling, hope was fading, and the future looked bleak. But God had other plans. Today, under
The Sue Nishikawa Week of Prayer for Hawaii Pacific Missions calls us to focus on the work God is doing among us as Hawaii Pacific Baptists. Let us commit to praying for our brothers and sisters serving Hawaii, the Pacific, and Asia.
[arve url="https://vimeo.com/1107187921" /] In Philippians 1:27, Paul challenges believers to live as "citizens of heaven" who are "standing firm in one spirit, in one accord, contending together for the faith of the gospel." This verse perfectly captures what it means for Hawaii Pacific Baptists to contend together across our islands and throughout the Pacific region.