On June 15, 2021, several Hawaii Wives in Ministry women gathered at one of the Music City Center ballrooms in Nashville, Tennessee for the annual Wives in Ministry National Gathering. HPBC Women's Ministry sponsored two tables. Jen Wilkin was the keynote speaker. Diana Ventura, HPBC Director of Women's Ministry shared, "We had a sweet time!
On May 14, 2021, Hawaii Pacific Baptist Wives in Ministry gathered online for another evening of fellowship and for encouragement and equipping from Patti Webb. Patti is a retired wife in ministry who served in Hawaii for many years, author, speaker, and most importantly, a woman who loves the Lord. Patti and her husband, Henry,
On Tuesday, May 18, 2021, Ken Braddy led a group of pastors and other church leaders from around Hawaii, the Pacific, and Asia in a one-and-a-half-hour seminar to help churches launch or re-launch groups. We've been encouraging all churches with the following, "If your church paused small groups for preschool, kids, students, and adults, September
During the First Five Months in 2021 According to Mike Martin, HPBC Assistant Executive Director of Business and Finance, during the first five months of 2021, Hawaii Pacific Baptists gave $800,851 through the Cooperative Program and special offerings. This was up from $738,711 given in Jan-May 2021. $512,090 given through the Cooperative Program (sbc.net/cp). This
In the last two editions and upcoming editions of The Pacific Connector, I am highlighting elements of the HPBC of which you may not be aware. These articles originate from questions I hear from Hawaii Pacific Baptist pastors and leaders. I pray this will help you know more about the fantastic opportunities available to you
Pastor Larry Hale shared that on the second Saturday of each month, church members of Eleele Baptist (Kauai) work together to distribute food to community members in need. The most recent was April 10. Larry said he thanks God for all the volunteers that came out and the food He provided as the need has
On Friday, March 5, 2021, the Wives in Ministry team made up of Wendy Martin, Barbara Webb, Noe Okawara, and Diana Ventura hosted a virtual gathering for our HPBC pastor spouses. Since it had been a year since the world and ministry were turned upside down and the annual in-person retreat was not possible, it
By Ken Reyes, BCM Intern Though the word “unprecedented” has likely been over-used to describe the past year, it continues to characterize the experiences that college students face today. Our students at BCM O‘ahu and Hilo BCM are no strangers to it either. Thus, helping them navigate through the emotional and spiritual toil of the
I pray that this edition of the Pacific Connector finds you well and blessed, pursuing the will of our Father. For the last edition and several upcoming editions of The Pacific Connector, I want to highlight elements of the HPBC that you may not be aware of. These articles originate from questions I hear from
