Meet Our Pastors & Deacons

The Role & Responsibility of Pastors & Deacons

Pastors oversee the ministry and spiritual life of the church. By the guidance of God’s Word and Spirit, pastors happily and honorably shepherd the flock of God, devoting themselves to prayer, study, counseling, preaching, and teaching God’s Word, refuting those who contradict sound doctrine, caring for the souls of church members, and leading the church in evangelistic efforts.

Deacons are exemplary servants set apart for caring for the physical needs of the church, guarding the unity of the church, and freeing up the pastors for the ministry of prayer and the Word.

Pastors & Deacons

  • Rocky Komatsu

    PASTOR

    Pastor Rocky was born in Honolulu, raised on Lana’i, and moved to Maui in the fifth grade. He’s married to Emily and they have three children, Ka’iulani, Haddon, and Nehemiah. Rocky graduated from Boyce Bible College in 2013 and served as a pastor at Kailua Baptist Church on Oahu from 2015-17.

    Rocky has been faithfully serving as our Lead Pastor since our founding in 2019.

  • Josh Lockhart

    PASTOR

    Pastor Josh was born and raised on Maui. He's married to Rachel and they have three children, Judah, Elizabeth, and Jedidiah. Josh and Rachel have been members of WCC since 2022. Josh previously served as an associate pastor at his former church for several years.

    Josh has been faithfully serving as a one of our pastors since September 2024.

  • Kenny Komatsu

    PASTOR

    Pastor Kenny was born and raised in Maui County (Lanai & Maui). He is married to Sarah. Kenny and Sarah have been members of WCC since 2020. Kenny currently serves our community as a firefighter with the Maui Fire Department.

    Kenny has been faithfully serving as a one of our pastors since September 2024.

  • Chris Robinson

    DEACON

    Chris Robinson was born and raised on Maui. He’s married to Yvette, and together they have two daughters, Hi’ilei and Kamalei. Dubbed “the mayor” of Maui because everywhere Chris goes, he’s always running into someone he knows. Chris also will make the meanest broke da mouth smoked bacon you’ll ever try.

    Chris has been faithfully serving as a deacon since April 2020.

  • Shawn Kiesel

    DEACON

    Shawn Kiesel was born and raised on Maui. He's married to Kelli and they have three adult children, Takara, Trenton, and Tavin. Shawn and Kelli have been members of WCC since February 2025. Shawn has been serving Maui County as a firefighter with the Maui Fire Department for nearly two decades.

    Shawn has been faithfully serving as a deacon since April 2026.

  • Clint Luczon Joao

    DEACON

    Clint Luczon Joao was born and raised on Moloka’i. He's married to Starlet and they have three children, Princeton, Kingsman, and baby. Clint and Star have been members of WCC since September 2024. Clint is the owner and operator of Simply Local, where you can get all your Moloka’i bread and local merch fixes.

    Clint has been faithfully serving as a deacon since April 2026.

Church Cultivators

  • Celebrating Kingdom-minded Sending

    The purpose of WCC is to build a community that proclaims Christ as King on Maui, in Hawaii, and among the nations.

    This purpose is bigger than just one local church. We don’t want there to be a square inch of this planet where the name of Christ is not proclaimed.

    One important way we fulfill that purpose is by sending out biblically-qualified men to plant and cultivate healthy local churches. Though this is never easy, it’s been a sweet joy and honor to serve the cause of Christ through Kingdom-minded sending.

  • Chris Komatsu

    Pastor, Lana’i Baptist Church

    Pastor Chris was one of the founding members of Waiehu Community in 2019. Over the years, Chris faithfully served in multiple different ways, including as one of our pastoral apprentices.

    In April 2022, we had the joy and privilege of sending Pastor Chris out to become the Lead Pastor at our partner church, Lana’i Baptist.

    We are grateful for their continued partnership with us contending for the gospel in these islands. You can learn more about Pastor Chris, his ohana, and Lanai Baptist church at https://www.lanaibaptist.org/

  • Jay Haynes

    Pastor, Kahului Baptist Church

    Pastor Jay was one of the founding pastors of Waiehu Community in 2019. For nearly four years he labored tirelessly and selflessly alongside Pastor Rocky to help plant and establish WCC.

    In November 2022, we had the joy and privilege of sending Pastor Jay out to become the Lead Pastor at our partner church, Kahului Baptist.

    We are grateful for their continued partnership with us contending for the gospel on Maui. You can learn more about Pastor Jay, his ohana, and Kahului Baptist church at: https://www.kahuluibaptist.com/