Pastors Attend Workers’ Meetings in Kauai
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Each day, pastors were blessed to hear seminars on such topics as church growth, finding balance in ministry, working with schools, evangelism, and celebrating successes in ministry.
28 Pacific Union Recorder
ecently, the pastors of the Hawaii Conference attended the first workers’ meetings to be held since January of 2020. They met together on the island of Kauai at the Makanalani Non-profit Camp. It was a peaceful getaway for worship, fellowship, and professional development. There were scenic trails for hiking. Within a short six-minute drive were sandy white beaches where attendees could watch the sunrise and have personal devotions. Each day, pastors were blessed to hear seminars on such topics as church growth, finding balance in ministry, working with schools, evangelism, and celebrating successes in ministry. Morning and evening worships were presented by our unordained ministers. Each of them shared personal experiences about when they were called to ministry, when they first gave their life to Jesus, and challenges and doubts that can be experienced in ministry. To say that the pastors of the Hawaii Conference are talented and gifted would be an understatement. Pastors were blessed to listen to and grow from one another. In addition, there were breakout sessions for discussion and opportunities for small group prayer. Elder Erik Vandenburgh, president of the Hawaii Conference, opened the first night of meetings with a message of vision, hope, unity, and proclaiming the everlasting gospel throughout the islands of Hawaii. Elder Jay Warren, executive secretary, concluded the meetings with a closing worship. These meetings provided a long overdue occasion for our conference pastors to get together. Plans are already underway for the next workers’ meeting in January of 2024. Keep your pastors in prayer, and thank you for your continued support for the work in the Hawaii Conference. ____________________ By Mark Tamaleaa
Hawaii Conference