Sunday Highlight: January 11, 2026 Pray for Mitchell and Liz Heinz, two of our International Mission Board missionaries who have spent more than a decade sharing the Gospel with a Northeastern Brazilian tribe. The tribe lives across 14 villages on a large reservation. Since 2012, Mitchell and Liz have visited faithfully, building friendships and sharing God’s Word
Sunday Highlight: January 4, 2026 When your congregation includes snipers, intel officers, and amphibious assault personnel, Sunday morning looks a little different. Joshua and Brittany Brown planted Pillar Church of Topsail just outside Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. This is one of the most fertile grounds in North America for evangelism and church planting. Their
Kona, Hawai‘i — Guided by the theme All Authority in Christ, Hawaii Pacific Baptists gathered November 19–21 for an annual meeting marked by Spirit-led unity, powerful worship, strengthened partnerships, and the launch of a historic new seminary campus to serve churches across Hawaii, the Pacific, and Asia. For the first time in nearly a decade,
Gateway Seminary Partnership Brings Accredited Theological Training Closer to Home by Craig Webb During the 2025 Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention Annual Meeting at the Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa, messengers witnessed a historic moment as HPBC and Gateway Seminary formally signed a partnership to launch a new regional campus in Hawaii. This journey began when the
[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