Nepal has been one of New Hope Mānoa’s focus countries. We have developed deep relationships with Pastor Ruben, his network of churches, and other ministries in Nepal.
"You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. 'For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.' And God will generously provide all you need. Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous." (2 Corinthians 9:7-8 NLT)
The conflict is BRUTAL! People, children, having been brutally murdered by the Hamas. Incomprehensible acts of wicked violence. And the retaliation of Israel, killing innocent humans like you and I, in Gaza is heart-wrenching and despicable. I’m not taking sides “with war.” I don’t know what to think when it comes to justice and love...
ADVENT is derived from a Latin word, translated as “COMING or ARRIVAL.” Advent has traditionally been known as a time when Christ’s followers prepare their hearts to celebrate “the COMING or ARRIVAL OF GOD” – 4 Sundays prior to Christmas Day. Don’t you agree as Christians, we can all fall into the trap of “preparing for the...
God has poured out His solid, vast and deep love in our hearts by the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:8), and He calls us to SHOW GOD and SHARE HIS ALOHA.
Pastor Rod
Pastor Rod has been in ministry for more than 38 years. He has shepherded and overseen a variety of ministries, including children’s, youth, college, community/missions, discipleships/small groups, worship and the arts, as well as assisting and consulting with several church planters. Since moving back to Honolulu from Kansas City in 2000, Rod has served on Pastor Wayne Cordeiro’s executive team at New Hope O‘ahu. He has pastored the New Hope Mānoa ‘ohana since January 2015.
