Windward Nazarene Academy

What Windward Nazarene Academy does

Windward Nazarene Academy is the educational and community ministry arm of Windward Church of the Nazarene, operating from Kaneohe, Hawaii. The organization runs a portfolio of faith-based programs serving multiple demographic segments: weekly children's ministry (Soul'd Out), seasonal Vacation Bible School, Bible study groups, a special needs respite program (RIZN), and senior outreach (Kupuna). Its congregation is the primary stakeholder base, with programs designed to engage children, families, individuals with special needs, and elderly community members across the Windward Oahu area.

The organization's technology footprint is minimal and consumer-grade. Digital infrastructure consists of a CloverGive integration for online donations and Facebook livestream for remote service participation; there is no proprietary platform, app, or custom-built technology disclosed. Programs are delivered through in-person gatherings, volunteer-led activities, and community events scheduled around the church calendar (e.g., VBS 2026 "Rainforest Falls" set for June 8-12, 2026).

The business model is that of a small nonprofit religious organization. Revenue derives from individual member donations (online via CloverGive and in-person), supplemented by any modest program-specific fees. The organization is affiliated with the broader Nazarene International Missions denomination, which provides theological and structural alignment rather than direct financial support. There are no disclosed enterprise customers, commercial revenue streams, pricing tiers, or contracts; operations are supported by small-dollar donations and volunteer labor.

Name

Windward Nazarene Academy

Legal name

Windward Church of the Nazarene

Website

https://windwardnazarene.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Windward Nazarene Academy is the educational ministry arm of Windward Church of the Nazarene in Kaneohe, Hawaii, running children's, senior, and special needs programs supported by individual donations via CloverGive and Facebook livestream services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Christian education
• Children's ministry
• Sunday worship
• Bible study programs
• Vacation Bible school

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaneohe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes & Offerings: Traditional church giving through in-person donations during services, mail donations, and online giving via Clover platform. Congregants contribute voluntarily through regular tithes and offerings.
2. Program Fees: Modest fees for children's programs including Soul'd Out dinner ($3 for ages 3-12, $5 for ages 13+) and VBS registration ($10 per child). Optional $10 family donation per year for Soul'd Out materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Windward Nazarene Academy is a private Christian school ministry partnering with parents to nurture children spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically. It operates within Windward Church of the Nazarene in Kaneohe, Hawaii, and delivers weekly children's ministry programs, summer Vacation Bible School, Bible study groups, special needs respite care, and senior outreach as part of its church-integrated educational offerings.

Product overview

Windward Nazarene Academy operates as part of Windward Church of the Nazarene in Kaneohe, Hawaii, functioning as a Christian educational institution that partners with parents to nurture children spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically. The product portfolio centers on children's ministry programs (Soul'd Out weekly program and Vacation Bible School), Bible studies for all ages, special needs respite care (RIZN), senior outreach (Kupuna), and mission support. Additional services include prayer request submission, online giving via CloverGive, and Facebook-based livestreaming of Sunday services. The academy appears to be closely integrated with the church's broader ministry ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Windward Nazarene Academy: Christian school ministry partnering with parents to nurture children spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically

Products and services

• Soul'd Out Children's Program Weekly children's program for ages 3 through 5th grade held Wednesday evenings featuring praise and worship, Bible stories, verses, object lessons, drama, games, snacks, and age-appropriate activities. Includes 'Ohana dinner at 5:45 PM followed by the program in the Chapel from 6:15-7:30 PM.
• Vacation Bible School (VBS) Summer children's program featuring themed curriculum (2026 theme: Rainforest Falls by Concordia), dinner, crafts, Bible lessons, and activities. Open to children entering Kindergarten through 6th grade.
• Adult Bible Studies Weekly Bible study groups for Men, Women, and co-ed audiences, helping participants grow in their understanding of God's word. All are welcome to join.
• RIZN Special Needs Respite Ministry providing respite for families with special needs, aiming to deepen fellowship, faith, and community for families in the 'Ohana.
• Kupuna Outreach Regular outreach program for elders (kupuna) in the community, providing services and engagement opportunities for seniors with the church.
• Prayer Request Submission Online submission system allowing congregants and visitors to submit prayer requests and praise reports; submitted requests may be posted publicly for church-wide prayer support.
• Online Giving Digital donation platform allowing members to give tithes and offerings safely and securely online, with support for recurring and automated donations through CloverGive.
• Sunday Worship Services and Livestream Weekly Sunday worship services held in-person at 45-232 Puaae Road, Kaneohe, HI 96744, with concurrent Facebook livestream and archived recordings on the church's Facebook page. Includes nursery and Sunday School for children.
• Nazarene International Missions Support Church-backed support channel providing prayers, time, and monetary resources to Christ-centered relief causes worldwide through Nazarene Missions International.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Nazarene International MissionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWindward Church of the Nazarene partners with Nazarene International Missions to provide love, prayers, and monetary support to Christ-centered relief causes around the world. The church collects and forwards mission support from congregants to global Nazarene mission efforts.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Group Publishing: Major Vacation Bible School curriculum provider and a key supplier of the kind of VBS programming Windward Nazarene Academy runs each summer. Comparable as the upstream curriculum partner for one of the church's flagship children's programs.
• Concordia Publishing House: Publisher of the 'Rainforest Falls' VBS curriculum that Windward is explicitly using for its 2026 Vacation Bible School. Directly comparable as the named curriculum supplier and a benchmark for VBS program quality.

Direct peers

• Awana: International children's ministry program that runs weekly club-style Bible teaching, games, and verse memorization for children — directly comparable to Windward's Soul'd Out Wednesday children's program and VBS in mission, structure, and target segment.
• Christian Liberty Academy: Christian K-12 distance-learning school with a faith-based, parent-partnering education model. Closely comparable to Windward Nazarene Academy in its blend of structured Christian curriculum and family-centered delivery.

Regional players

• Le Jardin Academy: Private K-12 school on the Windward side of Oahu, in the same local market as Windward Nazarene Academy. Comparable as a regional private-school competitor for the same Kaneohe-area families, though not faith-based.
• Mid-Pacific Institute: Large private K-12 school in Honolulu, Hawaii, with a faith-rooted heritage. Comparable as a Hawaii-based private school competing for the same Windward Oahu families, though larger and non-denominational.
• Kaimuki Christian School: A faith-based K-12 school in Honolulu, Hawaii, comparable to Windward Nazarene Academy in mission (Christian formation of the whole child) and regional setting. Both serve Oahu families seeking private Christian education at small-school scale.

Broad incumbents

• Abeka Academy: Large, established Christian K-12 academy and curriculum provider. Comparable to Windward Nazarene Academy in faith-based, parent-partnering educational mission, but operates at significantly greater scale and with a national online footprint.
• Hawaii Baptist Academy: Established, larger Christian K-12 school in Honolulu with a similar faith-based formation mission. Comparable as the dominant Baptist-affiliated counterpart to the smaller Nazarene-affiliated Windward Nazarene Academy, operating in the same Hawaii private-school market.

Emerging players

• Classical Conversations: Christian homeschool community and curriculum program serving children from early years through high school. Comparable to Windward Nazarene Academy in faith-based, parent-led education mission and small-group weekly community model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/windwardnazarene
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/windward-nazarene-academy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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