Discover Purpose. Live Empowered.

Join us for the Empowered 2025 Conference—a powerful weekend designed for college students, young adults (ages 18–35), and high school juniors and seniors who are ready to grow deeper in their faith, be empowered by God’s Word, and live boldly for Jesus.

Through transformational sessions, worship, community, and practical tools, you’ll be equipped to live out your faith and share it with others.

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes... ‘The righteous will live by faith.’”

Romans 1:16–17 NIV

Register Now For life change

WHEN: Friday, August 15 – Sunday, August 17, 2025
WHERE: Pearlside Church – Main Campus, Aiea
WHO: College students & young adults (ages 18–35) + High school juniors & seniors

College Students & Young Adults

Perfect for ages 18–35.
General Admission: $65

High School StudentS

Open to students currently in 11th or 12th grade.

Registration: $10

Sunday PM Service Only

Join us for the final session + After Party.

Registration: FREE!!

DEADLINE: Register early to save—walk-ins welcome on the day of the event.

What to Expect

Life-Changing Sessions

Led by dynamic speakers and leaders, each session is packed with biblical teaching, real-life stories, and activation moments to stir your faith and purpose.

After Party & Sunday Celebration

Wrap up the weekend with an epic After Party and a special Sunday 6 PM service hosted by Pearlside Church.

Listen to the conference playlist on Spotify beforehand!

GET READY TO WORSHIP!

Guest Speakers

Pastor Bomi Roberson

Bomi Roberson, a woman who has experienced the transformative power of faith, embraces herGod-given mission to be inspired and live empowered through a passionate and deeper relationship with Christ.

Bomi holds a master's in communication studies. She has spent over ten years as a volunteer staff member in Campus Ministry. She loves teaching God's word and guiding others in mastering their interpersonal communication and public speaking skills. As the Women's Director forKing's Park International Church, she leads by serving and inspiring others within her church community. She also ownsLily andBlume—a leather accessories company—and co-foundedHeart Reach Global, a faith-based non-profit organization.

Bomi is the author of the Bible studies Unquenchable Hope: A five-day devotional on finding confident hope in an uncertain world and UnPreferred: A four-week bible study journey to discovering you are God's Plan A. unPreferred is also featured as a five-day devotional on theYouVersion Bible App.

Above all, Bomi's family is her joy, second only to her relationship with God. She is married toReggie Roberson, the Lead Pastor at King's Park International Church, and they have three children. Her role as a mother and wife adds a personal touch to her mission, making her more relatable to the audience.

Pastor Billy Lile

Pastor Billy has over 25 years of vocational ministry experience ranging from leading a dynamic youth and college ministry, to currently serving as the Lead Pastor of Pearlside Church, a multi-congregational church with eight congregations, 18 weekly services, and over 400 small groups. He is also the Lead Pastor of Pearlside Church’s Main Campus in Pearl City. This congregation consists over 2500 in weekly attendance with over to 250 weekly small groups.

Billy also serves as a Professor of Relational Discipleship, a Preaching Coach, and Ministry Mentor at Every Nation Seminary.

Previously, Billy served as the Campus Ministry Director for Every Nation Campus Ministries in Hawaii and led the college campus ministry from around 50 students to over 750 at its peak, with over 80 small groups and over 100 student leaders. He also served as Regional Director for Every Nation Campus in North America for ten years. He also developed and directed the Every Nation School of Ministry in Hawaii that equipped campus ministers and leaders for over a decade. He also taught as an adjunct professor of theology and leadership with Grace College of Divinity.

Billy has a Bachelors degree in Business Management from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, a Master Degree in Global Leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary, a Masters Degree in Biblical and Theological Studies from Knox Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology. He wrote his dissertation on “Relational Discipleship, the Science and Art of Spiritual Formation.”

He lives in Honolulu with his wife Naomi and their three children Micah, Madison, and Mackenna. For fun he enjoys spending time with his family or going to the gym.

Pastor Kalae George

Hi, my name is Kalae George, and I’m a campus missionary with Every Nation Churches & Ministries. I graduated from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa with a BA in Communications and a minor in Hawaiian Language. It was on that very campus where God radically changed my life, igniting a passion to reach the next generation. I laid down my dream of becoming a sports broadcaster to answer His call, trained at the School of World Missions in Manila, and returned home to do campus ministry in Hawai‘i.

With over 17 years of ministry experience, I currently serve as an Associate Pastor at Pearlside Church, where I oversee our Friday night adult service, speak regularly at weekend services, and lead our discipleship efforts. I'm passionate about creating resources that equip people to impact their families, campuses, and communities. One of my greatest joys is mentoring and raising up young leaders. Looking ahead, I’m believing God to one day plant a church that reaches even more people with the life-changing message of Jesus.

Pastor Tom Breckwoldt

Tom Breckwoldt is privileged to serve as the Student Pastor at Lake Mary Church in Lake Mary, Florida. In August 2013, God called Tom out of a successful career in the fitness industry to pursue full-time ministry as a campus missionary. With a burning passion in his heart to reach every campus in their city with the message of Jesus, Tom focuses on equipping and empowering students to do the work of the ministry. Though he is all around passionate about the next generation, his heart burns for the inner city, reaching athletes, and growing men and women to be the husbands, wives, fathers and mothers they are called to be one day.

Tom is married to his beautiful bride, Ashley, and together they have three little world changers, Tommy, Hannah and JJ. 

Frequently asked Questions

From food and parking to media and more—here’s the info to help you feel ready, relaxed, and excited for Empowered 2025.

  • Yes! Here's the breakdown:

    • Refreshments will be available throughout the weekend.

    • Day 1 (Friday): Dinner provided

    • Day 2 (Saturday): Lunch provided; dinner is on your own (plenty of local options nearby)

    • Day 3 (Sunday): Dinner provided during the After Party

  • We've got convenient options for you:

    • Pearlside Church & Corporate Office lots (please park in designated church stalls only)

    • Kauhao Place and Kaahumanu Street – includes free shuttle service to the campus

  • Upon entering the conference, attendees give consent for Pearlside Church’s media team to capture and use photos and/or video footage for ministry and promotional purposes.