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meet the team
Rev. althea Taylor
DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT
Contact: dstaylor@hipacnazarene.org
Rev. Althea C. Taylor is an ordained Elder through the Church of the Nazarene with twenty-five years of ministerial experience.
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Rev. Taylor previously served as the Executive Director of the Tom Nees Center for Compassion, Justice, and Immigration and as the Acting Director of Clergy and Congregational Life. Prior to this, she was the Executive Pastor at Bronx Bethany Church of the Nazarene from 2001 to 2007 and 2013 to 2020. She has served in Nazarene Compassionate Ministries USA/Canada, the Urban Strategic Readiness Taskforce, Global Social Justice Committee, and Connecting a New Generation committee for our denomination.
Currently, she is on the Women's Clergy Council and the Black Strategic Readiness Team. Rev. Taylor is the founder of Breathe Hope Inc., a non-profit, which exists to Restore Hope, Rebuild Lives and Renew Communities for those living in the margins of our society.
Rev. Taylor holds a Bachelor of Art in Business Administration from Clark University and a Master of Science in Management of Technology from Polytechnic University. She received a Master’s of Divinity from Howard University School of Divinity and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry from Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Rev. CHARLES BRODHEAD
DISTRICT SECRETARY
Contact: cbrodhead@hipacnazarene.org
Aloha! I’m Pastor Charles, and I was called to a life of ministry as a teenager during summer camp. That calling led me to begin my pastoral journey as a youth pastor at Arlington Avenue Church of the Nazarene, and over the past thirty-six years, I have been blessed to serve in a variety of roles—including youth pastor, family life pastor, and executive pastor—at five Nazarene churches across Riverside, Fresno, Bakersfield, Auburn, and Lompoc, California.
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I have been an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene since 2005 and hold professional degrees in Business Administration and Marketing. Currently, I serve as the Lead Pastor of Kona Coast Church of the Nazarene, where I have the privilege of walking alongside our church family and seeing lives transformed by God’s love.
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I am blessed to be married to my beautiful wife, Leesa, and together we are grateful for our three adult children and four grandchildren. Our family is a daily reminder of God’s goodness and faithfulness, and we cherish every opportunity to serve Him and share His love.
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In all that I do, my desire is to serve God faithfully, support His people wholeheartedly, and walk in His calling wherever He leads.
Rev. Isabella barrett
STRATEGIC COORDINATOR
Contact: ibarrett@hipacnazarene.org
Aloha! I’m Rev. Isabella Puapuaga Barrett—though most people simply call me Pastor Bella. My journey in both ministry and education has been shaped by God’s grace, and I am grateful for the calling He has placed on my life. I have the privilege of serving as the Pastor of Ewa Beach Church of the Nazarene, where I walk alongside our church family in faith, love, and hope.
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In addition to my local church role, I serve our Hawaii Pacific District as the Strategies Coordinator and the Director of the Board of Ministry. It is a blessing to support our pastors, leaders, and ministries across the islands as we work together to strengthen, equip, and expand the work of God’s Kingdom.
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I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Theology and a Master of Arts in Education, both from Point Loma Nazarene University. Before entering full-time pastoral ministry, I spent many years teaching students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. I currently hold teaching credentials in Hawaii and California and previously held one in Oklahoma—each experience enriching my heart for discipleship, learning, and community.
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I am blessed to be married to my husband, Troy, a Registered Nurse whose compassion inspires me daily. Together, our callings in ministry and healthcare allow us to serve and care for the Ewa Beach community in meaningful and heartfelt ways. God has blessed us with five wonderful children and one beautiful granddaughter, each a precious reminder of His goodness.
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In everything I do, my desire is to love God, serve His people, and faithfully follow wherever He leads.
Michele Rhode
DISTRICT TREASURER
Contact: districttreasurer@hipacnazarene.org
Aloha! My name is Michele, and I hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Olivet Nazarene University. Over the years, God has allowed me to serve in many non-profit organizations, including several Nazarene churches, as both treasurer and bookkeeper. I am currently pursuing my master’s degree in Elementary Education while serving as the PTSA Treasurer for Kailua Intermediate School and the Vice President of the Kailua Intermediate School Band Booster Club.
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I am blessed to be the wife of Reverend Cody Rhode, pastor of our Kailua Church. God has entrusted us with four wonderful and very active children—Lauralee (15), Katelynn (13), Junior (10), and Carter (8). As a family, we love spending time outdoors, hiking, going to the beach, cheering each other on at athletic events, and building relationships in our community. Wherever we go, we hope to reflect God’s love and share the Good News.
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I am passionate about bookkeeping, teaching young children, and worship through music. I believe in using every gift God has given me to serve others and to support the work of His Kingdom.
Sherril Taylor
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Contact: info@hipacnazarene.org
Aloha! I’m Sherril Taylor. My journey—from Jamaica to New York to the Hawaii Islands—has truly been a testimony of God’s grace and faithfulness. I hold tightly to the promises that I can do all things through Christ and that He works all things together for good.
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Today, I serve as the Administrative Assistant to the District Superintendent of the Hawaii Pacific District, where I have the privilege of supporting our pastors, leaders, and ministries across the islands. I also teach at Waolani Judd Nazarene School, where I love helping students grow not only academically but also in love and faith. With a heart for technology and organization, I enjoy finding ways to help ministries and classrooms run with greater ease and joy.
As a lifelong learner, mother of three, and grandmother of three, my desire is to use every gift God has given me to build His Kingdom, serve His people, and share His love wherever He leads.