What can a six-person canoe teach us about the church? Discover a simple yet powerful illustration of partnership, purpose, and God's design for His people—and watch the full sermon to dive deeper.
What can a six-person canoe teach us about the church? Discover a simple yet powerful illustration of partnership, purpose, and God's design for His people—and watch the full sermon to dive deeper.
You're invited to join us for Hope Chapel North Shore's monthly Prayer Night, held on the first Tuesday of every month from 6:00–7:00 PM at Haiku Bible Church.
This month's gathering is Tuesday, August 4, and will be led by Tim and Kari, YWAM missionaries. We'd love to have you join us as we spend time together in prayer.
Tim and Kari with their baby. They will be leading on 8/5.
As our church walks through a meaningful season of transition, we believe this is an important time to slow down, seek the Lord together, and listen for His heart. More than anything, we desire to be people who are deeply rooted in Christ, faithful to Scripture, unified in love, and dependent on God.
Whether you've been part of Hope Chapel North Shore for years or you're looking for a place to pray with others, you're welcome to join us.
Prayer Night
When: First Tuesday of every month, 6:00–7:00 PM
Where: Haiku Bible Church
We hope to see you there!
What does it mean to experience lasting contentment?
This Saturday at Hope Chapel North Shore, we invite you to join us as Pastor Jack Teeple shares biblical wisdom from his newest book on the secret of contentment in the book of Philippians.
Pastor Jack has faithfully served the Maui community for decades, encouraging believers and strengthening churches across the island. He has been sharing God’s word at our local churches such as Haiku Bible Church, Paipala Church, and Pukalani Baptist Church.
Our heart at Hope Chapel North Shore is simple:
Get to know Jesus better and become disciples who make disciples.
Whether you've attended church for years or you're simply curious about what the Bible says about joy and contentment, we'd love to welcome you.
Pastor Jack's newest book explores five biblical secrets to contentment found in Paul's letter to the Philippians. Through Scripture, you'll discover that true joy isn't dependent on circumstances but is rooted in Christ.
We'll also have copies of his excellent book, Rich in Christ: A Dead Dog at the King's Table available this Saturday. This study has encouraged believers around the world to better understand the spiritual riches they have in Christ.
📅 Saturday
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 Hope Chapel North Shore
1121 Kokomo Road
Bring your Bible, invite a friend, and come discover what God's Word teaches about finding lasting joy and contentment.
We'd love to see you there.
What does it look like to live with real, lasting joy—even in difficult circumstances?
At Hope Chapel North Shore, we’re beginning a new teaching series through the book of Philippians, a letter written by the Apostle Paul while in prison—yet filled with encouragement, gratitude, and unshakable joy.
This series, Ignited by Joy, will walk through powerful truths about:
Finding joy in every season
Living with purpose and unity
Growing in faith through challenges
Keeping your focus on Christ
Whether you’ve studied Philippians before or are exploring it for the first time, this series is an opportunity to deepen your understanding of God’s Word and experience the kind of joy that isn’t dependent on circumstances.
We’d love for you to join us each Saturday at 9 AM, starting April 18 through mid-June.
Location:
1121 Kokomo Road
Come as you are, bring a friend, and be encouraged as we grow together.
Easter is a time of hope, renewal, and celebration—and we invite you to experience it with us.
On April 5th, Haiku Bible Church and Hope Chapel North Shore will be coming together for a special Easter Service Celebration. This meaningful morning will center on the joy of the resurrection and the power of new life.
Whether you’ve been part of a church community for years or are simply looking for a place to reflect and celebrate, this gathering is open to you. Bring your family, invite a friend, and come ready to experience encouragement, connection, and worship in a welcoming environment.
Event Details:
Date: April 5th
Time: Doors open at 9:00 AM
Location: 1121 Kokomo Rd, Haiku
Hosted by: Haiku Bible Church & Hope Chapel North Shore
This Easter, step into a space of joy and celebration as we remember the resurrection and what it means for our lives today.
We look forward to celebrating with you.
Link to Entire Presentation: https://letsbuildamallinhaiku.my.canva.site/
Lessons on Leadership Multiplication from the November Evangelical Ministry Meeting in Hawaiʻi
In November, ministry leaders from across Hawaiʻi gathered for a powerful time of encouragement, sharpening, and vision casting. Hosted at Kalihi Union Church, the meeting brought together evangelical ministry teams from different islands and church contexts to focus on one central theme:
Healthy growth happens through leadership multiplication.
For our team at Hope Chapel North Shore, this gathering was especially meaningful during this unique season as I have the privilege of serving as interim pastor. The conversations, content, and fellowship provided both clarity and courage for the road ahead.
Kalihi Union Church itself was a fitting host. It opens its campus to many congregations each weekend—hosting more than 15 services—demonstrating that Kingdom impact expands when space is shared and leaders are developed.
And that’s where the vision began to crystallize for us:
What if we built a “Ministry Mall” in Haiku?
Not a shopping center—but a multiplying center. A place where ministries thrive side by side. A hub where leaders are raised up, not just relied upon.
The main session, led by Rev. Ariel C. Jornales, ThD (EFCP President), centered on principles of leadership multiplication. The shift is simple but profound:
Addition says: “How can I grow this ministry?”
Multiplication says: “How can we grow more leaders?”
Churches plateau when leadership is centralized.
Churches flourish when leadership is multiplied.
Healthy ministry is not built on a few strong personalities, but on many equipped servants.
Here are key takeaways that can serve churches and ministry leaders seeking healthy growth:
If the vision lives only in the pastor’s heart, growth will stall.
Multiplying leaders requires clearly communicating mission, values, and direction so others can carry it.
Healthy leaders don’t just serve—they train.
Jesus modeled this with the Twelve. Paul did it with Timothy. Multiplication is biblical.
Kalihi Union Church’s multi-service model works because structure makes room for ministry diversity. Growth without structure creates burnout. Structure without mission creates bureaucracy. Both must align.
If we fill every role ourselves, we unintentionally block future leaders. Multiplication requires releasing control and making room for new voices.
Skill can be trained. Character must be formed.
Healthy multiplication focuses on spiritual maturity, not just ministry ability.
Leaders must be trusted with real responsibility. Delegation without authority frustrates. Empowerment builds ownership.
Multiplication is not about immediate results—it’s about future fruit.
The question shifts from “What can we accomplish this year?” to
“What kind of leaders will exist here five years from now?”
Picture this:
A campus where youth ministry, prayer gatherings, outreach initiatives, and discipleship groups all flourish.
Multiple ministry expressions under one shared mission.
Leaders who are raised up locally rather than imported.
A culture where serving is normal and leadership development is intentional.
Just as a mall hosts different stores under one roof (Specifically referencing the huge mall in the Philipines in Pastor Ariel’s presentation: https://letsbuildamallinhaiku.my.canva.site ) a multiplying church with this “ministry mall format” hosts diverse ministries under one unified vision.
Each ministry distinct.
All aligned.
All growing.
One body. Many Members. c.f. 1 Corinthians 12; Romans 12; 1 Peter 4; Ephesian.
This is a strategic season for our church family.
As interim pastor, my heart is not merely to maintain momentum—but to strengthen foundations. Healthy pastoral transitions require leadership depth. Multiplication ensures sustainability beyond any single leader.
If we want a thriving future, we must invest in multiplying leaders today. I thank God for the opportunity to learn from this session shoulder to shoulder with some very special leaders from Hope Chapel North Shore.
If you’re a ministry leader reading this, here are tangible steps to begin building your own “Ministry Mall”:
Identify two emerging leaders and begin mentoring them intentionally.
Clarify and write down your ministry’s mission and values.
Audit your current leadership structure—where are the bottlenecks?
Create one new leadership opportunity in the next 90 days.
Celebrate servant leaders publicly and often.
Multiplication doesn’t happen accidentally. It happens intentionally.
The November meeting was more than a gathering—it was a reminder:
The Kingdom grows best when leaders are developed, not just tasks completed.
Kalihi Union Church shows what’s possible when shared space and shared leadership intersect.
Now it’s our turn.
Let’s build something in Haiku that multiplies.
Let’s build leaders.
Let’s build ministries.
Let’s build a Ministry Mall.
I don’t know how this will all work, but as we read in Unit 7, Day 2 of Experiencing God today, “without faith, it is impossible to please God.” Hebrews 11:6.
With faith and expectation in the One Love of Jesus (1 John 4:9),
Interim Pastor Josh
A Sermon from Philippians 3:3 | Hope Chapel North Shore
Philippians 3:3
As a church family at Hope Chapel North Shore, we are walking through Experiencing God and hiding His Word in our hearts. Each week we have memorized Scripture that reminds us that following Jesus is not about performance — it’s about relationship.
From John 15:5 reminding us that apart from Him we can do nothing, to Matthew 22:37 calling us to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, Scripture consistently points to one central truth: real love is relational, not religious.
The Apostle Paul wrote the book of Philippians from prison. Not comfort. Not freedom. Not ideal conditions. Yet the theme of Philippians is joy.
In Philippians 3, Paul warns believers not to rely on outward religious appearance. Instead, he describes God’s true people this way:
“For we are the circumcision, the ones who worship by the Spirit of God, boast in Christ Jesus, and do not put confidence in the flesh.” (Philippians 3:3)
This is God’s vision for true love.
True love is not mechanical or performance-based. It is not about checking spiritual boxes. It is about a living relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Religion says, “Do the right things so God will accept you.” Relationship says, “You are accepted in Christ — now walk with Him.”
Worshiping by the Spirit means listening for God’s voice today, not just repeating methods that worked yesterday. It means walking by faith, not by sight.
Florence Chadwick once swam for 15 hours toward the California coast in thick fog. Exhausted, she gave up — only to discover she was less than half a mile from shore. She later said, “If I could have seen the shore, I would have made it.”
Vision matters. When we fix our eyes on what God is doing — even when circumstances are unclear — we find strength to keep going.
Paul had an impressive spiritual résumé. Yet he counted it all loss compared to knowing Christ. True love does not boast in personal achievement. It boasts in Jesus.
Our confidence is not in our goodness — it is in His grace.
Outward religion can look impressive, but God sees the heart. It is possible to appear spiritual while missing intimacy with Him.
Obedience is not about copying yesterday’s method. It is about listening to God’s voice today.
As a disciple-making church, Hope Chapel North Shore is not aiming for activity alone. We are pursuing intimacy with God.
Are we worshiping by the Spirit? Are we boasting in Christ? Are we releasing confidence in ourselves?
God’s vision for true love is deeper than ritual and bigger than romance. It is a Spirit-filled relationship where we trust Him fully, follow Him faithfully, and love Him wholeheartedly.
And when we do — we will not leave the same way we came.
Full length sermon available under sermons as “God’s Vision For True Love” on 2.14.26.
Welcome to our Experiencing God video series at Hope Chapel North Shore. This post is a growing collection of teachings and encouragement as we walk through the Experiencing God study together.
We pray each video strengthens your faith, helps you recognize where God is working, and encourages you to respond with obedience and trust.
We are excited to invite the entire Hope Chapel North Shore ʻohana to take part in a powerful church-wide journey called Experiencing God beginning January–March 2026.
This isn’t just another study—it’s an invitation to deepen your relationship with God by learning to recognize where He is working and how He is calling us to join Him. Many believers have been transformed by this study over the years, and we believe God will use it in a meaningful way within our church family.
Daily personal study (5 days per week)
Weekly small group discussions
Sermons aligned with the study themes
Kickoff Celebration: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Potluck & Life Group Launch following the kickoff
Study guides are available for a subsidized cost of $10. Please choose one that best fits you and pick it up at the HCNS Office this Tuesday.
This is more than a study—it’s a life-shaping journey of faith. Whether you’re new to church or have been walking with God for years, we invite you to be part of what God is doing among us.
👉Share this flyer with a friend and invite them to scan the QR code below or visit our website to learn more and join the journey.
I am thrilled to invite you to join the entire Hope Chapel North Shore ‘ohana for a life-changing spiritual journey called Experiencing God. More than a sermon series, this is a church-wide movement—a season of intentionally learning to recognize where God is at work around us and how He invites us to join Him.
Decades ago, this study deeply shaped believers and churches across our Island, creating a culture of expectancy for how God might move in everyday lives and ordinary circumstances. Recently, Nicole and I worked through the “Experiencing God” workbook together, and it profoundly transformed the way we see God’s presence and respond to His leading.
Now, we sense God inviting our whole church family to lean in together and experience Him afresh.
For the next ten weeks, Hope Chapel North Shore will journey through this study side by side. Here’s how it works:
Each participant will engage with five days of guided personal study each week, helping you look for God's activity, hear His voice, and respond to His leading.
Your life group/‘ohana group will have the option to meet weekly for conversation, reflection, and encouragement. These gatherings will be an important space to share what God is stirring in your heart.
Every Saturday service will focus on the same themes covered in your study that week, helping our entire church family move forward together in unity and purpose.
We will officially launch Experiencing God on Saturday, January 10, 2026 with a meal and a special focus on our new and existing ‘ohana groups. We can’t wait to celebrate what God is going to do as we begin this journey together!
The official Experiencing God study guide typically costs more than $20, but because we want everyone to participate, we are offering it for a subsidized cost of just $10 per person for those joining a life group.
You can purchase your study guide:
At any Saturday service
At the church office on Tuesdays
(Cash, Check, Venmo accepted, or “Give” Link on HopeChapelNorthShore.com)
Please make sure to pick up your book before the end of 2025 so we can begin the new year ready and equipped. This is also a great time to consider joining a life group—or even starting a new one.
Whether you’ve taken this study before or are exploring it for the first time, I genuinely hope you’ll join us with a fresh Experiencing God book. I believe God will use this study to transform our lives, deepen our relationships, and strengthen our church family in powerful ways.
If you’re interested in joining an ‘ohana group, hosting an ‘ohana group, or leading an ‘ohana group, please reach out to us using the connect form on our website or talk to one of our elders at a Saturday morning service.
I can’t wait to see what God does!
In the First Love of Jesus (1 John 4:9),
Pastor Josh & HCNS Team
First Tuesday Prayer Night — All Are Welcome