King's Cathedral and Chapels

King's Cathedral and Chapels is a multi-site Pentecostal megachurch with its main location in Maui, Hawaii.

History

This church started being pastored by Dr. Marocco (their current senior pastor) in the year of 1980. When he began to pastor the church, less than 100 people attended their services. On the first official Sunday with him as the church's pastor, the congregation doubled. Within a year, church attendance had grown to 700 people. They had initially met in a building on Kane St., but it became too small of a building to accommodate their congregation. They then met in the Maui Skate Palace, starting in 1982.

In 1983, Dr. Marocco received a word from God: "Just as the mayor of Maui County is the mayor of three islands, I want you to pastor three islands." Shortly after, they expanded their congregation to multiple congregations on Maui. That year, they started their extension in Molokai, with their Lanai extension soon to follow. The opening of these extensions started their concept of being one church in many locations.

In 1984, God told Dr. Marocco to secure 14 acres of the most trafficked corner of Maui. Ten years later, they moved into their new church home, which was the largest facility in the state.

In 1986, they opened their first extension outside of Maui County, on Honokaa, Hawaii. With rapid succession, extensions began in Kaua'i, Alaska, Tahiti, California, Japan, and Seattle.

In 2005, they were in the "12/12/12 Vision," believing God to be in 12 nations, 12 US states, and 12 extensions on Hawaii. This vision was fulfilled and then grew into the "120/10 Vision," believing to be a church in 120 locations worldwide, ministering to over 20,000 people. This vision has been fulfilled as of May 2015.

By May 2020, they believe that God will help them to fulfill the "1-2-3 Vision," believing God for 100 congregations in the United States, 200 international congregations, and 30,000 disciples (people involved in life groups or ministry).

As of January 2020, King's Cathedral has extensions are in 20 nations: the United States, Philippines, Vietnam, Japan, French Polynesia, Tonga, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Chile, Spain, Mozambique, New Zealand, Malaysia, Italy, Brazil, Andorra, and Tahiti. They also have extensions in 12 states: Hawaii, California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, Arkansas, Missouri, West Virginia, and Florida. According to their senior pastor, as of February 23, 2020, they are in over 300 locations worldwide, having 225 international extensions.

Affliations

King's Cathedral and Chapels is a part of the Assemblies of God, and has one of their pastors as one of the Hawaii Assemblies of God Sectional Presbyters. Dr. James Marocco is a board member of Church Growth International.

Church Organization

Leadership

Currently, Dr. James Marocco and Pastor Coleen Marocco are the senior pastors of King's Cathedral and Chapels. The various extensions and their respective ministries are managed by many pastors worldwide.

Dr. James Marocco has a Bachelors of Arts Degree from Vanguard University, a Master of Arts from the University of Southern California in Ancient History, a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, specializing in pastoral counseling and church growth.

Hawaii Extensions

Maui

King's Cathedral Maui, located in Kahului, is the main building of King's Cathedral and Chapels. It was established in 1980 after Dr. James Marocco and his wife became the senior pastors of the church, then called "First Assembly of God."

When the senior pastors began their leadership positions in the church, the weekly church attendance was 100 people. On the first Sunday, the church attendance doubled. Later on, First Assembly of God was considered the fastest growing church nationwide by a nationwide church growth organization.

International Extensions

Vietnam

Despite the major distrust of the Marxist-Leninist party in charge in Vietnam, church growth in KC Vietnam has not been stopped. As of January 2020, there are 70 extensions in Vietnam, led by Pastor Moses and Minister Elizabeth Cao.

Brazil

KC Brazil started with a word to the leaders of a network of Brazilian churches. Minister Steven received a word from the Lord to have all of their churches under King's Cathedral. After a visit from some KC pastors, the Brazilian churches voted unanimously to join KC. As of January 2020, there are 9 extensions in Brazil.

Future Extensions

Currently, King's Cathedral is praying for more extensions to open up internationally in India, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Thailand, and Laos.

Beliefs

As an Assemblies of God church, they adhere to the Statement of Fundamental Truths. They are also against abortion, seeing a calling to defend, protect, and value all life.

External Links

• King's Cathedral and Chapels