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
Lihue, HI
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
Kapaa, HI
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
Kapaa, HI
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