Community Lutheran Church (WELS, Honolulu) — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Charlie Gumm (Pastor)

Founded Hawaii WELS — primary WELS presence in Hawaii

Denomination WELS

Service Times Sunday worship 10:00 AM; also operates worship on Maui

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website lutheranhawaii.com

Pastor Credentials WELS pastor in ministry over 30 years; previously served churches in Michigan and various cities in Brazil

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

WELS confesses the Book of Concord without reservation.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

WELS holds to verbal plenary inspiration.

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Verify directly.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Lutheran orthodoxy on justification.

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

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

WELS practices male-only pastoral ministry. Charlie Gumm (male) Pastor.

Male pastor; WELS practices male-only pastoral ministry

Strong

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

WELS congregational polity; experienced pastoral leadership (30+ years).

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Lutheran lectionary preaching.

Strong

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Sole WELS presence in Hawaii — covers both Oahu and Maui.

Strong

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Pacific island/Pearl Harbor context; multi-island reach (Oahu + Maui).

Strong

Accountability Structure

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

WELS — confessional Lutheran with full synodical accountability.

Strong

Assessment

Community Lutheran Church (WELS) Honolulu is the primary confessional Lutheran (WELS) presence in Hawaii. Located near Pearl Harbor on Oahu, the church is led by Pastor Charlie Gumm — a 30+ year veteran of pastoral ministry with prior service in Michigan and Brazil. Community Lutheran also operates worship on Maui, making it a multi-island ministry in the only WELS slot for Hawaii. Solid recommendation for a man stationed at Pearl Harbor or living anywhere on Oahu — and a strong long-distance option for Maui residents — seeking confessional Lutheran preaching with full subscription to the Book of Concord.

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Sources & Evidence

These are the URLs consulted to arrive at this church's scoring. Score-note claims are synthesized from homepage content, denominational directories, and public statements of faith at the time of review. Church websites change frequently; we're progressively adding Internet Archive snapshots to prevent link rot.

[1] Live source lutheranhawaii.com
[2] Live source wels.net/faq/church-in-hawaii/

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