ABOUT PALI VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH
Who We Are
We are a multi-cultural, family-oriented church situated at the foot of the Koolau mountains in Kaneohe, Hawaii. As a vibrant Christ-centered community, we reflect God's holiness and love, united in faith and dedicated to service. Through the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, we engage in prayer, Bible study, and worship, empowering His people to extend God's grace to our neighbors and the world.
In response to the changing times, we launched a YouTube channel on January 20, 2020. Just a few months later, the pandemic impacted the entire globe. Pali View adapted to the challenges of the 2020 pandemic by recording our worship services and sharing them online.
Even though the pandemic no longer poses the same threat, we continue to record and upload our Sunday worship service for those who prefer to worship from home, who might be unable to attend in person, or who are located outside of Oahu.
We warmly invite you to join us for worship each week, whether in person or online, and we appreciate you taking the time to stop by.
Meet Our Staff
Aloha and E Komo Mai! At Pali View Baptist Church, our dedicated staff is here to happily serve you and your family. If you are new to Hawaii or searching for a warm and welcoming place to worship and engage in fellowship, we invite you to join our church family. We eagerly look forward to hearing from you, and may God bless you.
Our Vision & Mission
To be a vibrant, Christ-centered community reflecting God’s holiness and love, united in faith and service. We are a family-friendly, Christ-centered body of believers being transformed and empowered through worship, Bible study, and prayer, while extending God's love and compassion to everyone around us.
Our History
Pali View Baptist Church Humble Beginning
Pali View Baptist Church began as a branch Sunday School of Nuuanu Baptist Church in 1951. Initially named Kaneohe Mission, it was pastored by the Reverend William Haltom and held its first services at the Windward Associational Community Hall, which is now the location of Castle Professional Center.
On January 13, 1952, this mission was organized into Kaneohe Baptist Church and became affiliated with the Hawaii Southern Baptist Convention. Thanks to the support from the Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, the church acquired its current property at 45-510 Halekou Road in July 1952. A dedication service was celebrated on May 3, 1953, marking the church's transition into its new facilities and the renaming to Pali View Baptist Church.
Since its inception, children's and family ministry have played a vital role in the church's mission. One of the church’s earliest steps was appointing Miss Georgia Pruden (Murakami) as its first preschool director in 1952, establishing one of the oldest preschools on the windward side of Oahu. This ministry remains essential, serving both local and military families.
Over the years, Pali View has initiated several missions that evolved into independent churches, including Kailua Baptist Church (1956), Kahaluu Baptist Church (1958), Punaluu Baptist Mission (now known as North Windward Baptist Church, 1963), and Mountain View Community Church (1993). Additionally, a small Japanese language department was established in 1962 and continued until 2019, serving the Japanese-speaking community for fifty-six years.
Throughout its 73 years of existence, Pali View has had seven pastors: Rev. William Haltom (1952-1954), Rev. Edgar Tharpe (1954-1960), Rev. Ernest Mosley (1961-1963), Rev. Virgil Colson (1964-1972), Rev. Ned Brown (1974-1988), Rev. Steve Murphy (1988-1995), and the Rev. Steve Irvin (1996-Present).
In the summer of 2001, Pali View celebrated a groundbreaking for a new sanctuary, which was dedicated during the church's 50th anniversary celebration in 2002. Now, as it enters its seventh decade of ministry on the windward side of Oahu, the church continues to uphold the original values that shaped its foundation, supporting families, nurturing children, and building a community of faith for individuals of all ages and backgrounds, remaining steadfast to God’s word and the new life in Jesus Christ.
