Who We Are

Kalani Badua comes to Pacifica as a graduate of Azusa Pacific University (APU). Kalani married his high school sweetheart, has two children and six grandchildren - all of whom are the love of his life.

Kalani is a resident of Newport Beach, a Christian entrepreneur, Mentor/Co-Founder of the Pacific Island Organization at APU, and Kahu (Pastor) of the Bishop Estate/Kamehameha Schools Alumni Association of Southern California.  Kalani currently volunteers his time at Mariners Church in Huntington Beach where he works with Junior High Ministry, teaches Pre-K Sunday School, facilitates Rooted groups, and teaches Mens Bible Study. Kalani also volunteers at Oasis Community Church with Mens Ministry and Marriage Ministry in Riverside California.

Kalani began ministry with Hope Chapel Kāne’ohe in Hawai’i, and did his Youth Pastor Internship at Glendora Friends Church in Glendora, CA. While working as a Director of Operations at Marriott Management Services, he also served on staff at Yucaipa Christian Church as Worship Leader. Kalani eventually left Corporate America to serve in full time ministry at YCC, served as a teacher at Yucaipa Christian School, and started a successful business in transportation. Kalani emphasizes that the secret to Spirit led success in business is to live out the the daily declaration:

Jesus owns it, and I get to run it.

He loves imparting the value of Christ-centered perspectives in business, in life, and in relationships to students at Pacifica Christian. It is utterly important to me that each student knows that they matter, that they are fearfully and wonderfully made, that Jesus is for them and loves them deeply.

He is currently working to complete his Master of Divinity degree at Liberty University.

Credentials

B.A. Religion; Old Testament Studies – Azusa Pacific University
M. Div. Biblical Studies (In Progress) — Liberty University