In Ephesians 6:18, the apostle Paul challenges us to “stay alert with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints.” Would you “stay alert” and learn about the work that is going on? As you persevere in your ministry, would you intercede for all the saints serving Hawaii, the Pacific, and Asia?
From reaching our communities to next generation ministries, from theological and missions education to church planting, and so much more…you are advancing God’s kingdom through your faithful prayers and support of the Sue Nishikawa Offering for Hawaii Pacific Missions.
What is the Sue Nishikawa Offering?
The Sue Nishikawa Offering for Hawaii Pacific Missions supports the missions and ministries of Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention churches. Every single dollar you give helps advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Hawaii, the Pacific, and Asia. Thank you for your faithful commitment and prayers. And as you give, consider how your church can request funds to enhance and strengthen your missions efforts. You are Hawaii Pacific Missions.
Join Us in a Week of Prayer
Philippians 1:27 calls us—as citizens of heaven—to live unified in spirit and purpose, contending together for the faith of the gospel. Let’s pray this week for unity across HPBC, generous hearts, God’s blessing on ministries, and hearts stirred by stories.
Once near closure, Malama Christian Fellowship now thrives under Pastor Eddie and Faleiva Hunt. Their journey shows the power of unity in revitalizing churches. Pray for their leadership, struggling churches, pastoral wisdom, and resources to impact communities across HPBC.
Pastoral ministry in island and Pacific contexts brings unique challenges. By supporting pastors and their families through care, education, and rest, we strengthen the church and Gospel impact. Pray for their health, marriages, encouragement, and needed resources across HPBC.
University of Hawaii campuses unite students from Hawaii, the Pacific, and Asia. Baptist Collegiate Ministries help them encounter Christ and grow as disciples. Pray for student salvation, BCM leaders, international community, and future pastors and missionaries to rise from these ministries.
Craig and Maggie Coppenbarger are planting Valor Church at Pearl Harbor/Hickam, drawing on years of military and ministry experience. They’re building a church to serve military families’ spiritual needs. Pray for their launch, military families, and future church planting efforts.
Healthy churches require intentional effort. HPBC equips leaders to assess church health and pursue God’s vision. As churches grow stronger, they better reach and serve their communities. Pray for courageous leaders, wise changes, supportive HPBC staff, and renewed, vibrant congregations.
Strong churches need equipped leaders. Sue Nishikawa Offering scholarships support theological education, and efforts are underway to establish a seminary campus in Hawaii. Pray for students, scholarship impact, seminary partnerships, and for God to raise up leaders across the Pacific region.
The Great Commission calls us worldwide. HPBC and Woman’s Missionary Union foster global missions through education, prayer, and giving, leveraging Hawaii’s Pacific location. Pray for missionaries, unreached groups, strong church involvement, and God’s use of Hawaii for international ministry.
Who is Sue Nishikawa?
SUE NISHIKAWA
Sue Nishikawa set an example for all Hawaii Pacific Baptists in the way she served Christ. After serving in local churches and at the Hawaii Baptist Convention, Sue was elected as the first executive secretary of the Hawaii Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) in 1954. After 26 years of state WMU work, Sue retired due to a stroke. However, she continued to serve in a variety of capacities until her death in 2004. The state missions offering was named for Sue in 1981. It is a fitting honor for a woman who had become Hawaii’s symbol of missions and ministry.
Enhance and Strengthen Your Church’s Missions Efforts
The purpose of the Sue Nishikawa Offering for Hawaii Pacific Missions is to encourage new work, establish missions, strengthen churches, and support ongoing missions. The offering is to promote a spirit of “OHANA” through awareness of missions needs and the sharing of results of those programs and institutions that have received funding.
Online Giving
Every single dollar you give helps advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Hawaii, the Pacific, and Asia.
Videos
Sue Nishikawa Theme Video
Collegiate & International Student Ministries
Church Planting in Military Communities
Churches Finding New Life
Offering Promotions
Widescreen PowerPoint (16:9)
Full Screen PowerPoint (4:3)
Flyer (8.5″ x 11″)
Poster (11″ x 17″)
Social Media Graphics
Prayer Guide
Mission offering materials are made possible by gifts from your church through the Sue Nishikawa Offering and the Cooperative Program, and are made available by the HPBC Woman’s Missionary Union and the Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention.