Equipping Pastors, Teachers, and Church Leaders in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands
Chris, Katie, and their four boys; Luke, Simon, Elliot, and Noah.
Chris and Katie Bruno
Chris and Katie have been married since 2001 and have four sons, Luke (born in 2004), Simon (2007), Elliot (2009), and Noah (2016).
They love going to the beach together as a family, hiking, and Friday pizza and movie nights. They like to read (aloud and individually) books of all types. At least some members of the family enjoy things like music from the 1980s and basketball from the 1990s.
They are members of Kailua Baptist Church in Windward Oahu.
Chris is a global partner with Training Leaders International and the site director of the Bethlehem College & Seminary Oahu Extension. Katie is busy with all kinds of good work at home.
Somewhat Random Things the Brunos recommend:
Andrew Peterson books and music
The Rabbit Room (pretty much anything they create)
“Because Hawaii is so far away from a lot of good theological institutions, and because cost of living is so high here, many desire good training but settle for lesser. There are several good churches on island, but it is difficult for pastors in those churches to give the kind of time needed to train other pastors in depth.
I believe Chris Bruno and his work with Training Leaders International/Bethlehem College and Seminary will help fill those exact voids. His godly character, his extraordinary theological mind, and his deep love for Hawaii and the Pacific are a great combination for the Kingdom in these islands.”
Theological Training. In Hawaii. For the Life of the World.
Listen to an interview with Chris and Pastor Dave Zuleger from Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Ministry
Chris has been in church and educational ministry since 2010, when he finished his PhD. He has served as a pastor at Harbor Church in Honolulu and has been in various teaching and leadership roles including at Trinity Christian School in Kailua, Northland International University in Wisconsin, and Bethlehem College & Seminary, where he continues on the faculty.
Teaching & Preaching
Chris has preached at many churches across the islands and has taught seminars on biblical theology at Kailua Baptist Church, Harbor Church, and Hawaii Kai Church, among others.
If you would like to have him speak at your church, contact us.
Writing
Chris is the author of a number of books, including:
The Whole Story of the Bible in 16 Verses
The Whole Message of the Bible in 16 Words
Paul vs. James: What We’ve Been Missing in the Faith and Works Debate.
See his Amazon page to see more books. He has also written articles for a number of journals and websites, including Desiring God and The Gospel Coalition.
