Honolulu Christian Church - Dedicated to Prayer

Mission Statement

"In love, to present the Good News of Jesus Christ so that our world will come to know Him, living faithful, fruitful lives that multiply to future generation!"

	Russell Higa - Senior Pastor I'm Russell Akio Higa, born in Hawaii and raised in beautiful Manoa Valley. I graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1971, the University of Hawaii in 1978 with a B.S. in Human Development, and received a Master of Divinity from Western Conservative Baptist Seminary in 1982. The special woman in my life is Judy. We've been married 26 years and we're trying to be good parents of "The Three Wisemen," Jonathan (23). Corey (21), and Kelcy (16). Come and visit our church it is a place of loving relationships, and life-changing Bible teaching.
	Marine Ross - Mercy / Visitation Minister Marine Ross Jr. was born in a West Texas cotton field in 1927. He is a 10 year member of Honolulu Christian Church. He is a member of the Pastoral staff where he is their Mercy/Visitation minister and also their Senior Fellowship Sunday School teacher. He also developed the "HUGGY BEAR" ministry. He is a retired Army Sergeant Major with 30 years of service to his country and is a veteran of World War 2, the Korean War, and Vietnam War. He stays active by swimming & exercising most early mornings at Ko'olina for almost an 1 1/2 hours a day.. Marine became a full time servant of God in 1994 after his Wife and Granddaughter went home to the Lord after many years of 24/7 care. His son, Pastor Richard Ross showed Marine the way.
	Nanci Carvalho - Office Administrator Nanci was born in Japan, raised in Hawaii. After working for 18 years at a financial institution, God called her to serve Him at HCC, so she left her bank officer's position in 1994 to serve the Lord as the office administrator. Passions: teaching interpretive sign dance to our youth, public speaking to encourage and inspire others in regards to the love of Christ, drama Loves of my life: Jesus Christ, Russell (husband); children- Dani (25); Richard (21); Niki (17); and granddaughter Kylie-Ann (2- 1/2) Hobbies: trying to lose weight, fishing (time permitting) Favorite food: French fries Pets: 3 dogs - Hot Dog, Peanut and Gizmo
	Suzanne Herder - Preschool Director Suzanne is married to Stan and has three grown children: Tiffany, Sonya, and Landon.
	Jean Kam - Director of Christian Education Jean T. Kam was born in Honolulu and grew up in Nuuanu Valley. She graduated from Roosevelt High School and the University of Hawaii with a B.S. degree in Human Development. Her life forever changed when the truths of eternity, God’s love and living an abundant (purposeful) life was embraced. In 1975 she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and Lord. Married to Ronald Kam, she has two children, Kristina and Jonathan. Her heart’s passion is to see others grow and experience God’s amazing love. To know of His love not just in word but in every day life and as a result to see their lives changed from the inside out. She currently is teaching a college-age/young adult Sunday school class and co-leads an adult care group.
	Machiko Nakano Aliipule - Youth Director Machiko was born in Japan, and raised in California and Hawaii. She is the third daughter of Rev. & Mrs. Yuichiro Nakano, who are evangelists for the Holiness Conference. She graduated from Roosevelt High School, and then International Bible College and Graduate School of Theology in 1994. She has served as a missionary in Londrina in Brazil for about five years. Since returning to Hawaii, she has been serving as the Youth Director. Her hobbies include reading Christian fiction (such as books from C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkein, and Stephen Lawhead), watching movies, listening to Christian rock, barbecuing for friends, and eating! She and her husband Chris have one child, Hezakiah.
	Kumi Macdonald - Director of Small Group Ministry Kumi Macdonald, born in Japan in 1968, was raised in California and Hawaii. She is the daughter of Reverend & Mrs. Yuichiro Nakano, and grew up as the rebellious, middle daughter. After struggling with her faith for many years, she surrendered her life to Jesus Christ at the age of 21, one year after marrying her husband, John. God has transformed her life, in which HCC and small groups have played a vital role. Kumi, a self proclaimed “recovering control freak” is now learning to practice self control through the power of the Holy Spirit. Kumi and John have been blessed with three wonderful children, and enjoy going out on dates, and having dinner with family and friends. Kumi also enjoys reading and talking walks. Her life passion is to seek first His Kingdom and His Righteousness, so she can bless her family, and help others find healing in Jesus, through small groups.