REV. ERIC LUCY
Hanalei,US
Summary
A community-minded Pastor with more than 35 years of experience in all elements of organizational church and business leadership with proven success in establishing thriving, relational ministries. Dedicated to spreading the gospel, building connections within the family of Christ, utilizing the giftedness of each individual to serve others, and growing together in the Lord.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Nā Palena Kea
01.2023 - Current
- Operate a non-profit mission organization designed to provide opportunities for churches, schools, and volunteers to serve Latin American and Hawaiian communities to enact physical and spiritual change.
- Built relationships with local and international mission organizations for successful partnerships.
- Planted churches in Cozumel, Tamaulipas, Mexico and Hanalei, HI.
Lead Pastor
Wai'oli Hui'ia Church
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Served as a pastor for a multi-ethnic church, and provided spiritual care through teaching, mentoring, counseling, and prayer
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry
- Created vibrant children's and youth programs, sports ministries, and community outreaches, while incorporating hundreds of students and volunteers
- Increased membership by 100% while becoming financially solvent
Missionary Pastor
Personal Funding
01.2011 - 07.2020
- Taught several hundred students and adults in life skills, literacy, agriculture, ethno-math, and physical education in an under-resourced Hawaiian community.
- Volunteered in overseas locations and in various roles.
- Launched sustainable agriculture and master plans for Ciudad de Angeles Children's Home, Ezekial House (substance abuse) Prison Ministry and Las Fincas Medical Clinic
Owner/Operator
San Clemente Fitness Inc.
08.2001 - 09.2014
- Owned a 1500-member fitness facility with over 20 employees
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business development strategies, systems, and procedures
- Sold for profit to fund volunteer efforts in Southern Mexico
Owner/Operator
Kahuna Grill
01.2004 - 06.2012
- Owned seasonal beach grill employing yearly 12-14 at-risk youth
- Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing, and public relations
- Sold for profit to finance volunteer efforts in Southern Mexico
Youth Director
First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu
08.1995 - 08.2000
- Created, grew, and sustained a ministry of several hundred students and multiple staff for a multicultural, urban congregation
- Served as Lead for Missions, Property, and Social Action teams. (Multi-million dollar funding)
Youth Minister
South Shores Church
06.1989 - 01.1995
- Created, grew, and sustained a youth ministry of several hundred students for a suburban congregation. (Little funding)
- Launched a youth worker network with dozens of Church, Para-Church, and NGO participants
Education
Master of Arts - Theology/Youth Development
Talbot School of Theology
La Mirada, CA1994
Bachelor of Arts - American Literature
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA1990
Skills
- Ministry Design
- Community Service
- Leadership Development
- Biblically Based
- Team Builder
- Strategic planning
Accomplishments
Lead Chaplain for Kauai Police Department
Board of Directors, Pukas Ministries
Board of Directors, 7-Day Hero
Board of Advisers, Olas de Gracia Ministries
Adjunct Professor, San Diego Christian College
Trainer of Trainers, HomeWord
Timeline
President
Nā Palena Kea
01.2023 - Current
Lead Pastor
Wai'oli Hui'ia Church
08.2020 - 05.2023
Missionary Pastor
Personal Funding
01.2011 - 07.2020
Owner/Operator
Kahuna Grill
01.2004 - 06.2012
Owner/Operator
San Clemente Fitness Inc.
08.2001 - 09.2014
Youth Director
First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu
08.1995 - 08.2000
Youth Minister
South Shores Church
06.1989 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Arts - American Literature
San Diego State University
Master of Arts - Theology/Youth Development
Talbot School of Theology
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