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HPBC Second Quarter Summary for 2025
2025 Second Quarter Summary
Dear Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention Ohana,
I am pleased to report that the HPBC Executive Board met on May 9, 2025, at Life Christian Church, with attendance both in-person and virtually. The meeting was productive and focused on achieving the convention's mission and objectives.
Significant Actions:
Financial Stewardship: The Board approved the 2024 audited financial statements, which received a clean (unmodified) opinion for another consecutive year from CW Associates. Our convention's finances remain stable, with operations running at a surplus for the first quarter, despite CP giving being slightly below forecast. We are grateful to the Executive DirectorTreasurer, Dr. Craig Webb, and Finance Director, Monica Kang, for their careful stewardship of the convention’s resources.
Leadership Development: The Board approved a $12,000 Leadership Development Initiative for Jeff Fisher of Kihei Baptist Chapel, continuing our commitment to investing in the development of ministry leaders.
Organizational Alignment: The Board recommended that both Hawaii Baptist Academy and Hawaii Baptist Foundation update their constitutions and bylaws to maintain unity and consistency across our convention. We remain committed to discovering tangible and significant ways to partner with our agencies for the gospel.
Pu'ukahea Conference Center: Fundraising efforts have begun with the Hawaii Baptist Foundation contributing $10,000 for renovations and several O’ahu churches committing other significant financial gifts for Pu’ukahea projects. A subcommittee task group will assist in developing plans to eliminate deficit spending and ensure sustainable future operations at Pu'u Kahea.
Abuse Prevention: The Communications Committee has finalized a multi-channel reporting system for sexual abuse concerns, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to creating safe ministry environments.
The Board also began reviewing the proposed 2026 budget and updated Personnel Policy manual, with final approvals scheduled for our August meeting.
We remain committed to the executive director regarding the strategic priorities of supporting pastors and their families, strengthening our churches, and planting new churches. Our next meeting is scheduled for August 22, 2025, at Mililani Baptist Church.
I invite you to mark your calendars and plan to attend our Annual Meeting in Kona, at the Kona Outrigger Resort on November 20-21, 2025. This will be an encouraging time of fellowship and worship, with moments set aside to conduct the necessary business of our convention.
Serving with joy,
Brian FrablePresident, HPBC Executive Board
For information on HPBC's Annual Meeting, visit: hpbaptist.net/event/2025-annual-meeting
