Linda Kaauwai-Iwamoto
Lihue,HI
Summary
Supply Minister of 3 months of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership.
Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by gospel.
Successful background in organizational leadership, ministry program development and mission-oriented strategic planning. Talent in program administration and spiritual leadership.
Chairman of the Board of Trustees offering 2 years of experience in spiritual leadership to growing church.
Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by gospel.
Successful background in organizational leadership and mission-oriented strategic planning.
I have been accepted to continue my Theological Studies and receive my Masters-In-Divinity at the Pacific School Of Religion in Berkeley CA beginning in August, 2023 ending in July, 2025. With God's willingness to allow me to finish my education in ministry, I will become an Ordained Minister and sermon at a Local Church on Kaua`i.
Talent in program administration, operations management and spiritual leadership.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Minister
Kauai Association Of The United Church Of Christ
01.2023 - Current
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Kapaa First Hawaiian Church
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
- Established and maintained risk management system to identify and minimize potential risks.
- Negotiated and resolved conflicts between stakeholders.
- Spearheaded development and implementation of corporate governance strategies, confirming compliance with regulations at all times.
- Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Researched and prepared semi-annual equipment and inventory reports as well as annual legislative reports, translating complex data for audiences.
- Assisted with development of organizational budgets and resource allocation plans.
- Oversaw restructuring of financial systems, resulting in increased profitability and operational output.
- Researched potential local, regional, and national funders and assisted in relationship building.
- Developed and implemented strategies to drive organizational growth and development.
- Managed workflow and calendars of Chairman's office to support meeting planning and development.
- Compiled and analyzed metrics for detailed reporting and informed business planning.
- Developed innovative approaches to problem-solving, leveraging resources and driving results.
- Monitored financial metric and provided strategic direction to support financial stability.
- Chaired shareholder meetings, disseminating information, and fielded questions.
Chairman, Board of Deacons
Kapaa First Hawaiian Church
01.2008 - 04.2014
- Composed and transcribed well-written reports, emails and technical documents with minimal supervision.
- Managed workflow and calendars of Chairman's office to support meeting planning and development.
- Contributed to values, goals and strategic vision of organization.
- Implemented and updated strategies to create opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Chaired shareholder meetings, disseminating information, and fielded questions.
Education
Certificate Of Theological Studies In Leadership - Theological Studies
Pacific School of Religion
Berkeley, CA05.2022
Associate Of Business Administration - Stenographic
Canon’s Business College
Honolulu, HI05.1963
Diploma - Business Administration And Management
Kapaa High & Elementary School
Kapaa, HI06.1960
Skills
- Administrative Leadership
- Supply Minister
Additional Information
I have been offered to preach and have preached at the following United Church of Christ churches on Kauai:
Hanapēpē United Church of Christ in Hanapēpē (1);
Lihu’e Christian Church in Lihu'e (3); and
Kapa`a First Hawaiian Church in Kapa`a (2).
Our island is short in supplying ministers to serve God at the pulpit and I have been invited to serve as the Supply Minister on the 1st Sunday's of every month at the Lihu`e Christian Church until their full-time minister is hired and have accepted to serve.
Timeline
Supply Minister
Kauai Association Of The United Church Of Christ
01.2023 - Current
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Kapaa First Hawaiian Church
01.2021 - Current
Chairman, Board of Deacons
Kapaa First Hawaiian Church
01.2008 - 04.2014
Certificate Of Theological Studies In Leadership - Theological Studies
Pacific School of Religion
Associate Of Business Administration - Stenographic
Canon’s Business College
Diploma - Business Administration And Management
Kapaa High & Elementary School