Lutheran Church of Honolulu, 1730 Punahou St., Honolulu, HI 96822; ELCA; 808-941-2566

Meet the Staff of the Lutheran Church of Honolulu:

Meet the Staff of the Lutheran Church of Honolulu

The Rev. Jeff Lilley, Pastor

Pastor Jeff Lilley joined the staff at Lutheran Church of Honolulu after serving congregations in the Central States Synod ELCA for over 17 years. He is a graduate of Texas Lutheran University, Seguin, Texas, and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, CA.

Pastor Jeff accepted the call to Lutheran Church of Honolulu following a nearly twelve-year ministry in Lawrence, Kansas. He served as Area Ministry Dean and was involved with ministries with the homeless and volunteered with Habitat for Humanity where is wife Jean was Executive Director. He is proud of his high school age son Seth, and his daughter Meghann, who is attending the University of Kansas.

Kanani Rosehill, Administrator

Kanani Rosehill, our new administrative assistant, comes to LCH following 16 years working for Foodland Corporation and brings a wealth of management experience and education to her position. Knowledge gained from her MBA program at Hawaii Pacific University will be a valuable asset as we grow our congregation. Kanani’s duties include office management, management of church-owned properties, supervision of maintenance staff, accounting clerk duties, and working with committees and staff to ensure a growing and vibrant ministry at Lutheran Church of Honolulu.

Kanani was born in Hilo but has spent all her life in Kaneohe. She says “shopping” is her hobby. When asked if she had anything to add, she replied, “I am here to do my part in serving the church!”

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Carl Crosier, Choirmaster

Carl Crosier has been the director of music at the Lutheran Church of Honolulu since 1972. Carl received a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from the University of Washington. Since his move to Hawaii, he has become known primarily as a conductor and counter-tenor soloist. Under his leadership, the Lutheran Church of Honolulu Choir has developed a national reputation for excellence.

Katherine Crosier, Organist

Katherine Crosier, organist, received a Bachelor of Music from the University of Southern California and a Master of Music from Westminster Choir College. She has been the church’s organist since 1978.

Allen Bauchle, Assistant Choirmaster

Allen Bauchle, assistant choirmaster since 1991, shares the conducting responsibilities in addition to frequently performing as a trumpeter. He teaches music at three Lutheran schools on Oahu.

John Alexander, 8:00 O’Clock Ensemble Leader

John Alexander received a B. A. from The George Washington University and has been Choral Director at ‘Iolani School since 1982. John has over 180 students in grades 5–12 and is also active with ‘Iolani School’s spring musical each year. He comes to us after a 25-year stint as staff singer at St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Those interested in joining the 8:00 O’Clock Ensemble should contact John to schedule an interview.

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