Inspire Church — Volume One

We are one church, with multiple locations.

The beauty of ministry is that everyone can make a difference. —Pastor Mike Kai

The Annual Campaign Heart for the House is ultimately a heart for people, and it requires courage to hear God’s calling, faith to put it into action and sacrifice in order to bring transformation to communities in the name of Jesus. Learn how Inspire Church is envisioning more for Oahu and beyond.

The HEART for the HOUSE

VOLUME ONE

INSPIRE FOUNDATION K I N G D O M B U I L D E R S

01 INSPIRE

2020 VISION A multiplication of campuses and locations — five more in Hawai‘i, and two overseas (Asia + West Coast) 20,000 Salvations A two–year and four–year accredited degree program Acquisition of land and buildings to sustain the increase of locations 80% of Inspire attendees in a Connect Group Joshua School of Entrepreneurship A preschool at an Inspire Location

THE STATE OF HAWAII With a population of over 1.4 million in Hawaii, 20% of people in Hawaii said they don’t believe in God and over 60% don’t attend a church service regularly. This means that there are still 200,000-800,000 people to reach in Hawaii alone. Imagine what it would look like if our Kingdom impact through Heart for the House reached not only those in Hawaii, but people around the world.

O U R U LT I M A T E G O A L :

Reach those far from Jesus.

A wise philosopher once said, “The health of the

As you flip through each page, we invite you to

eye seems to demand a horizon. We are never tired,

journey with us as we remember what He has

so long as we can see far enough.” Even after 17

done, thank Him for what He is doing, and

years of leading and pastoring Inspire Church,

keep dreaming, casting vision and making faith

Lisa and I genuinely do not tire of what we do

declarations for what’s to come. We truly believe

because God faithfully refreshes our vision. If we

our best days are ahead of us, and we thank you for

can only go as far as our perspectives allow, then it

partnering with Inspire Foundation to make this

remains our responsibility to keep our eyes fixated

God-designed vision a reality.

on Jesus who creates the horizon ahead of us.

— Pastor Mike Kai

CONNECT We currently have over 258 connect groups that meet regularly all over the island of Oahu. However, in order to reach more for Jesus, we want to expand our connect groups throughout all the islands in Hawaii.

“WE ARE NOT BUILT TO LAST, WE ARE BUILT TO CHANGE. — Pastor Mike Kai

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F We need to learn how to give and live generously with our treasures

because we need to remember who FIRST gave them to us.” — Pastor Lisa Kai

Descend into the valleys.

That is where we find the lost. —Pastor Mike Kai

Location Highlight — Inspire Waikele Growth happens when opportunity and passion meet, and

We currently train leaders through our own special

that’s exactly what we seek to provide here at Inspire Waikele.

curriculum created by Pastor Mike called LeaderTrack. To

My heart for the Inspire Waikele location extends from

help leaders advance more effectively and efficiently, we

KidsVenture to Inspire Outreach to Inspire Leadership

want to add a curriculum called ToolKit, designed to give

Ministries and more. Starting with KidsVenture, we want to

each leader resources to help them as they lead and serve on

empower the next generation by making a creative space for

teams, in connect groups, and in the workforce. By building

them to think and play through an elementary school and

up our leaders, we believe we can help Inspire Church as a

playground. Not only do we want to impact the kids at Inspire

whole reach more people, families and communities.

Church, but we want to reach the children and families in our neighboring communities. We want to continue to reach out to the Waipahu and Pupuole communities, while also enlarging the scope of our reach by expanding to more neighborhoods and communities.

With plans in place to reach the families in our community, my next area of focus will be leadership development.

When you pray and ask God what you should do to contribute to Heart for the House, know that you are giving to a location who seeks to reach and connect people to continue growing God’s vision for Inspire Church.

— Pastor Frank DeGracia

WAIKELE LOCATION DIRECTOR

F The tropical islands of Hawaii are known for playing host to some of the world’s most exquisite flowers.

From unique princess proteas to fragrant pink plumeria trees, Hawaiian flowers are as diverse and beautiful as the people who inhabit the islands.

The fields are ripe for a harvest.

There has never been a greater or more necessary time to build God’s Kingdom and reach those who have yet to know Jesus as their Savior and Lord.

AND HE SAID TO THEM, “FOLLOW ME, AND I WILL MAKE YOU FISHERS OF MEN.” —Matthew 4:19

Location Highlight — Inspire Mililani In 2014, God stirred within Pastors Mike and Lisa’s heart to plant a church in Mililani. Four years later, and Inspire Mililani now reaps the blessing of those who gave and continue to give to Heart for the House. Your contributions helped purchase our location and now help create a welcoming environment where people can see God’s hand at work and feel His presence at every service. Within Mililani, we are focused on influencing the next generation with the love of God in junior high schools and high schools. Looking forward, we are contending for a future location on the North Shore to reach more people.

Something substantial that has created a shift in our location over the past six months are our weekly prayer walks. Every Saturday morning, staff, interns and dedicated volunteers, walk throughout the Mililani community and pray for breakthrough and change in our families, workplace, communities and nation. The power of prayer is doing more than just activating vision.

It’s moving our hearts, turning intentions into actions and seeing our communities change.

I’m so excited for this season of Heart for the House. I want to invite you to be a part of the vision and growth happening here, and more importantly, be expectant for all God will do through your giving.

— Pastor Clint Chinen

MILILANI LOCATION PASTOR

Let every word you speak be drenched with grace and tempered with truth and clarity.

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Location Highlight — Inspire Honolulu First, I want to start by thanking you for giving to Heart for the House and allowing Inspire Honolulu to fulfill the vision God has given us. Heart for the House has given Inspire Honolulu the opportunity to create a greater atmosphere for our members, both outside and inside, as well as enhance our KidsVenture classrooms.

In the future, we plan on upgrading our outside areas, including our courtyard and KidsVenture area so people feel welcome to fellowship and connect. Inside our sanctuary, we plan on elevating the atmosphere so everyone who comes through our doors can worship and encounter God freely. With these goals, we will continue to grow our location to ultimately reach people, make disciples, and multiply leaders. — Pastor DJ Garces

HONOLULU LOCATION PASTOR

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What matters most is that you are using what God has given you to the best of your ability.

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—Pastor Mike Kai

Then Jesus came close to them and said, “All the authority of the universe has been given to me.

Now go in my authority and make disciples of all nations.

Baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

—MATTHEW 28:18–19

A Heart for Missions The very fabric of missions beautifully entwines the love of Jesus Christ with an individual’s personal surrender to the call of God on their life. From leading worship with Khmer children in remote villages in Cambodia to helping equip a local church in Bangkok, God consistently reminds me the same Jesus that loves me loves the same people I come into contact with in my everyday life. No social, financial or economic status disqualifies someone from the allconsuming saving grace of Jesus. If 1 Timothy 2:4 says Jesus desires for all to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth, then it’s my responsibility to communicate the very nature and heart of God to the ends of the Earth.

— Tracy Higashi MISSIONARY

FROM THEN TO NOW

AS WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE FUTURE, WE BELIEVE WITH EXPECTANT FAITH THAT THE LORD CAN DO FAR BEYOND WHAT WE COULD ASK OR IMAGINE.

PLANTED IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD, THEY WILL FLOURISH IN THE COURTS OF OUR GOD. —Psalm 92:13

WAIKIKI IS THE BIRTHPLACE OF MODERN SURFING AND IS DEEPLY INTERTWINED WITH HAWAII’S RICH HISTORY AND CULTURE. IN THE HAWAIIAN DIALECT, WAIKIKI IS TRANSLATED AS “SPOUTING WAVES.”

It’s not about equal giving but equal sacrifice.

This generous God who supplies abundant seed for the farmer, which becomes bread for our meals, is even more extravagant toward you. First He supplies every need, plus more. Then he multiplies the seed as you sow it, so that the harvest of your generosity will grow.

F No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined

what God has prepared for those who love him.

1 corinthians 2:9

NOW GO

AND

MAKE A

DIFFERENCE.

THANK YOU TO OUR CREATIVE CONTRIBUTORS

A special thank you to our Senior Pastors Mike and Lisa Kai for shepherding, pastoring, and loving this church so well.

We wholeheartedly appreciate you!

Chris Rose Photographer | @hawaiiphotographytours

Matt Kwock — Cover Photo Photographer | @mmkwock

Thomas (Ben) Ashlock Photographer | @thomas_ashlock

Alisa Greig Photographer | @alisagreig2

Tracy Higashi Editor in Chief, Photographer | @tracyhigashi

Brenner Quijano Photographer | @brenner777

Leanne Thomas Designer | @leanne.o.thomas

Stacy Ropati Photographer | @StacyRopati

Chelsea Robinson Editor | @thatshortsortaasiangirl

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