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Calvary Chapel

Calvary Chapel Hilo

885 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
Caution — Calvary Chapel (Pastor Surname Not Verified)
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pastor Ron
Founded 1998
Denomination Calvary Chapel
Service Times Sundays — verify times on website
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website calvarychapelhilo.org
Pastor Credentials Verify (saved 1992 at Calvary San Bernardino)
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Calvary Chapel.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Verse-by-verse.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
YELLOW — verify.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Evangelical.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
YELLOW — male senior pastor but surname not surfaced.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Senior Pastor Ron + Pastor Nate Hadley.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Calvary Chapel expository.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Operates radio station KIHL 103.7.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Big Island Hilo + Puna outreach.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Calvary Chapel Association.
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Assessment
Calvary Chapel Hilo from a 1998 home Bible study. Pastor Ron (surname not surfaced — saved 1992 at Calvary San Bernardino, called to Hawaii 1995) + Pastor Nate Hadley. Multiple Sunday/Thursday locations including Puna SDA. Operates radio station KIHL 103.7.
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Enrichment Notes

Live-fetched https://calvarychapelhilo.org/about-our-leadership (via search) on 2026-05-16 — confirmed Pastor Ron + Pastor Nate Hadley + Calvary Chapel (founded 1998).

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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