Calvary Kaneohe (Calvary Chapel) — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pastor J.D. Farag

Founded See website

Denomination Calvary Chapel

Service Times Sunday morning (see website)

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website calvarychapelkaneohe.com

Pastor Credentials See website

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Trinitarian, gospel-affirming church.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Verify inerrancy stance.

Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

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Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

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Caution

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

No female pastors listed; all male pastoral staff — complementarian practice.

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Pastor J.D. Farag (planted 2004, 42+ years in Calvary Chapel); fill-in preachers Pastor Leitu and Pastor Mac — all male pastoral team observed.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Expository book-by-book, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse per Calvary Chapel method. Weekly Sunday 'Prophecy Update' by Pastor J.D. Farag is signature feature.

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Verify cultural alignment.

Caution

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

DISAFFILIATED from Calvary Chapel in March 2024 per church's own 'About' page; now operates independently as 'Calvary Kaneohe' though still functions per Calvary Chapel Distinctives. No denominational accountability structure.

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Assessment

National directory entry — web-verified pastor, website, and Facebook. Visit website for full theological details.

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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website

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

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