About Us
Pastor James Leverett
Pastor James and Ohana

Pastor James Leverett is a devoted spiritual leader known for his unwavering faith, compassionate heart, and years of service to his country and community. His life has been a testament to love, humility, and purpose, with a ministry centered on grace, truth, and bringing people closer to God.
He is blessed to share his life and calling with his wife, Gordene “Choo Choo”, known affectionately by her nickname “Choo Choo,” is the heart of their home. She serves as the Director of Education for Lanakila Baptist’s K-12 school ministry.
Together, they have an adopted son Murphy, are licensed foster parents in Hawaii and have two biological children, Keala and Napua who attend Lanakila Baptist Schools.

Statement of Faith

Our Mission is to Love God, Serve People, & Reach the World.

What We Believe

  • We believe the Holy Bible was written by men supernaturally inspired by God.
  • We believe there is one, and only one, living and true God.
  • We believe the Holy Spirit is a divine person; equal with God the Father and God the Son and of the same nature.
  • We believe Satan was once holy and enjoyed heavenly honors, but he fell and after him a host of angels.
  • We believe in the Genesis account of creation, and that it is to be accepted literally, and not allegorically or figuratively.
  • We believe man was created in innocence, but by voluntary transgression fell from his sinless and happy state.
  • We believe Jesus Christ was born of the Holy Spirit, in a miraculous manner of Mary, a virgin.
  • We believe that the salvation of sinners is by grace through Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
  • We believe that in order to be saved, sinners must be born again; that the new birth is a new creation in Christ Jesus.
  • We believe that Christ rose bodily the third day.
  • We believe in the imminent return of Christ for His Church and the second coming of Christ with His Church.
  • The command to give the Gospel to the world is clear and unmistakable and this Commission was given to the churches.
  • Scriptural giving is one of the fundamentals of the faith, and we believe tithing is for today.
  • This is a summary of beliefs; if interested in a full doctrinal statement, please contact us.