Associate/Executive Pastor

Makakilo Bible Church (Kapolei, HI ~ makakilochurch.org) is looking for a full-time ministry leader. Our desire is that our minister would walk in the Spirit (Galatians 5 : 16-26) and qualify in character to the standards laid out in 1 Timothy 3 : 1-7 and Titus 1 : 6-9. We also hope that he would be someone with some ministry experience and have a love for God’s people. He must also be willing to work in an international setting (Honolulu), in a multi-ethnic church.

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

Job Description

The job description will be determined both by his gifts and the needs of the church. Our most basic needs will be for someone who can :

• Lead the worship band and congregation in weekly worship (preferred, but not necessary)
• Teach and / or guide both small and large groups
• Disciple men in the church–both on an individual level and in groups
• Organize and lead teams in various tasks
• Oversee the multimedia of the church, e.g. audio, video, pro-presenter (preferred, but not necessary)

The minister would join the staff with the prospect of eventually becoming one of our pastors / elders.

About Us

Makakilo Bible Church was started in 1971 by a US Navy Officer and some who lived near Barber’s Point Naval Base, just south of Makakilo. Since its inception, thanks to the diversity in Hawaii, the church has been the spiritual family for people from all over the world. Currently, we have about 300 members and 300-400 attendees each Sunday, with over 50 different nationalities calling MBC home.

MBC has undergone a steady transformation over the last decade. Theologically, we are situated squarely in the reformed tradition (Baptistic). Ecclesiologically, we are elder-led and deacon-served, and the congregation keeps watch over one another and annually affirms the elders. Our statement of faith can be found on our website and is based on the New Hampshire confession of 1833.

Our worship services are somewhat cohesive with the Regulative Principle for Worship. We appreciate doctrinally sound songs, written well. So, while we vary somewhat in song style, our worship service is decidedly focused on congregational singing and not stage performance.

Living in Hawaii

Living in Hawaii can feel like a foreign country for most people in the US. Those from the mainland must consider the costs, which typically means a significant change in standard of living. One must be prepared to live a small and simple lifestyle, enjoy new foods, new cultures, new experiences, and be open to the many different backgrounds and political persuasions of Hawaii. The Elders of Makakilo Bible Church are committed to providing the staff with sufficient income for them and their families to live comfortably and focus on the work of ministry.

How To Apply

All candidates can send a CV and a cover letter with any questions to :

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