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Kapena Cavuto

Harbor City

Summary

Disciplined self-starter and strategic and systematic thinker with extensive ministry leadership experience. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams, whether as a leader or a participant. High value for organizational alignment and integrity. Skilled teacher, passionate about deep, personally relevant, and culturally aware biblical instruction in concert with character formation, all done in the context of Christian community. Aspiration to equip every believer—from the average layperson to the church leader—to fulfill their respective ministries and callings as mature followers of Jesus. Especially effective with young adults, church leaders, and those who are hungry to learn.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Pastor

KING'S HARBOR CHURCH
Torrance
09.2022 - Current
  • Oversee church finances, HR, and the facility team, as well as spiritual formation for the adult congregation (e.g. groups, classes, care, events, etc.).
  • Serve on both the Executive Team and the Elder Board.
  • Preach as necessary, and develop and teach adult classes.

Groups and Equipping Minister

KING'S HARBOR CHURCH
Torrance
04.2016 - 08.2022
  • Provided a clear vision for groups.
  • Recruited, equipped, and supported Community Group Leaders.
  • Assisted congregants in finding the best group for them.
  • Developed curriculum for congregational and staff leadership development, as well as taught classes.

Program Manager and Developer

ICAN
Torrance
01.2012 - 03.2016
  • Assisted in transitioning ICAN from a church-based ministry to an independent non-profit.
  • Developed and managed the ICAN Supported Employment Services program for people with disabilities.

7th and 8th Grade History Teacher

Coast Christian Schools (now Valor Christian Academy)
Redondo Beach
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Taught American and World History, in addition to ESL in an after school program.

English/Youth Minister

One-In-Christ Korean Church
Gardena
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Lead worship gathering for a weekly service for English-speaking youth, including both preaching and worship leading.

Director - College and Young Adult Ministry

Hope Chapel
Hermosa Beach
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Preached and led weekly worship meetings and social events for a group of 40 to 50 young adults.

Ministry Director - Alpha Course

Hope Chapel
Hermosa Beach
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Introduced and led a new church outreach program for over 300 people.
  • Trained and coached 30 table leaders.

Youth Associate Minister

Hope Chapel
Hermosa Beach
01.2005 - 01.2009
  • Identified and discipled musically gifted youth both spiritually and musically, so that students were leading other students in worship.
  • Developed Bible curriculum and taught theology courses to approximately 100 high school students.

Education

M.A. - Theology

Talbot School of Theology
La Mirada, CA
05-2013

B.A. - Biblical and Theological Studies

Biola University
La Mirada, CA
05-2005

Skills

  • Teaching and effective communication
  • Theological education
  • Curriculum development
  • Leadership training and development
  • Team collaboration
  • Strategic planning
  • Small group discipleship

Timeline

Executive Pastor

KING'S HARBOR CHURCH
09.2022 - Current

Groups and Equipping Minister

KING'S HARBOR CHURCH
04.2016 - 08.2022

Program Manager and Developer

ICAN
01.2012 - 03.2016

7th and 8th Grade History Teacher

Coast Christian Schools (now Valor Christian Academy)
01.2010 - 01.2011

English/Youth Minister

One-In-Christ Korean Church
01.2009 - 01.2011

Director - College and Young Adult Ministry

Hope Chapel
01.2008 - 01.2009

Ministry Director - Alpha Course

Hope Chapel
01.2008 - 01.2009

Youth Associate Minister

Hope Chapel
01.2005 - 01.2009

M.A. - Theology

Talbot School of Theology

B.A. - Biblical and Theological Studies

Biola University
Kapena Cavuto