History

We believe Calvary Chapel West Oahu is called by God to equip our local body of believers to fulfill the Great Commission Jesus gave us: “Go and Make Disciples.” We do this by spreading the Gospel through outreach, evangelism, and missions. We provide ministry needs for the whole body, including men, women, youth, children, singles, couples, education, worship, small groups, and pastoral care.

Calvary Chapel West Oahu is affiliated with Calvary Chapel Association, which follows the original vision of Pastor Chuck Smith. Pastor Charles served with the regional CCA leader, Pastor Bill Stonebreaker, for many years before stepping out to found CCWO.

Our fellowship officially began in February 1993. Our first mid-week bible study started in Pastor Charles’ home in Makakilo, and we’ve seen steady growth ever since. Our joy in ministry, however, is not in the number of people in seats but rather in the spiritual growth of those God sends to fellowship with us.

On January 7, 2024, Pastor Pat Kenney from Poimen Ministries officiated the formal ceremony, where Pastor Charles Couch transitioned the ministry to Pastor Dan Jacobson, a long-time assistant pastor at Calvary Chapel West Oahu. 

We teach the Bible verse by verse and worship the Lord with contemporary music. Our greatest desire is to regularly seek God’s direction for this ministry so He may receive the glory (Psalm 115:1)!