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Ordained ministry in Hawai‘i

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What you need to know about serving in Hawai‘i

Ministry in Hawai‘i is a special call. Any location has its challenges, but serving in Hawai'i brings an additional set of advantages and tradeoffs that must be given serious consideration. We are on islands in the middle of the Pacific living in completely multicultural surroundings. Some congregations began to serve a particular ethnic group, but have since evolved to include a mix of people of, perhaps, Japanese, Korean,Chinese, Samoan, Hawaiian, Filipino, Mexican, and European descent.

Though small, with 38 congregations, and rural, with miles of open spaces on the five islands where we have congregations, we also reflect urban life. Approximately 80% of Hawai‘i’s Episcopalians live in the metro area of Honolulu. As such, with more than 800,000 people, urban ministry is a major factor for many congregations in this missionary setting.

If you are considering serving in Hawai‘i, you might read "The Clergy Leaders We Need," the September 28, 2011, entry in Beasley's Blog.

How to locate and review available positions

All available clergy positions are listed on the Positions available page. There you will find the name of the church or institution, the title of the position, the stage of the search, and a link to the Parish Profile, which describes the church and the position.

For all inquiries about discerning ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai’i, please contact: The Rev. Canon Liz Beasley, Canon for Ministry Development. Or call 808-536-7776, ext. 326.