Spotlight on People

Keamo Installed as Pastor at First Southern Baptist Pearl Harbor

First Southern Baptist Church of Pearl Harbor held a pastor installation service on Sunday, May 7, 2023, for Alvin Keamo. Pastors and members from Oahu Baptist Network and other churches on Oahu joined the celebration. Robert Miller, HPBC Director of Regional Ministries, preached the challenge. Pastor Bong Abagon, OBN Moderator and Mililani FilAm Pastor led a time of commissioning and laying on of hands for Alvin, his wife Charlotte, and daughter, Avlin. Alvin has been serving as their associate pastor since October 24, 2021. Pastor Alvin also works as an educational assistant at Aliamanu Elementary School.

Word of Truth Pastor Dies After Battle with Cancer

On May 9, Pastor Daniel Capinpin passed away after a 3-year battle with cancer. He served as the Pastor of Word of Truth for six years (20172023), after spending five years (2012-2017) as the Youth Pastor at the same church. He was devoted to serving the youth of O’ahu and was an integral part of the Creative Arts Camp, as well as the founder and leader of the O’ahu Baptist Network Youth Camp. Pastor Daniel was born and raised on O'ahu but frequently traveled to the Philippines to assist with youth camps and church plants. He also completed his theological training at Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary in Baguio. Pastor Daniel is survived by his wife Ivy of 8 years, his father Don, mother Hazel, and sisters Rachel and Sarah. A memorial service in honor of Pastor Daniel was held on May 20 at First Southern Baptist Church of Pearl Harbor.

Long-time O'ahu Pastor Dies in May

On May 9, a faithful servant of the Lord received his heavenly reward at the age of 72. Pastor Geno Takaki served the Lord in ministry for 37 years. For two years he pastored First Baptist Church of Waimea on Hawai’i Island (1982-84) and for 35 years with First Baptist Church of Hale’iwa on the north shore of O’ahu (1984-2019). Dr. Geno Takaki was born and raised in Hilo and later graduated from Hardon-Simmons University (B.A.), and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1982, M.Div.) both in Texas. He also received an honorary doctorate and earned a Doctor of Ministry degree. Pastor Takaki is survived by his wife Lorna Emiko Takaki to whom he was married for 40 years. When Pastor Geno was not busy leading his congregation or assisting his church preschool he enjoyed fishing. His memorial service will be held on July 22.