Elijah Pierick

Elijah Isaiah Pierick is an American pastor, counselor, author, and politician serving as a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing District 39 since 2022. His district encompasses Royal Kunia, Village Park, Waipahu, Ewa Beach, Honouliuli, and Ho'opili.

Elijah Pierick
Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 39th district
Incumbent
Assumed office November 8, 2022
Preceded by	Luella Costales
Personal details
Born	Elijah Isaiah Pierick[1] (1994-11-28) November 28, 1994 (age 30)
Political party	Republican
Parent(s)	His mother is Sheri Pierick and his father is Anthony Pierick
Residence	Hawaii State Capitol
Education	Liberty University, Pacific Rim Christian University, Clinical Pastoral Education International, Spiritual Care Association, and Serenity Center for Experiential Learning.
Alma mater	Pacific Rim Christian University, Liberty University
Occupation	Politician, media personality
Website	elijahpierick.com and https://www.repelijahpierick.com/

He won the seat in the 2022 election against Democratic opponent Corey Rosenlee. Pierick is currently serving on the Consumer Protection & Commerce, Housing, and Transportation committees.

Early life and education

Pierick was raised in Ewa, Hawaii. He attended Pacific Rim Christian University where he obtained his undergraduate degree in Bible & Christian Ministry in 2019 and Master of Arts, Christian Studies, and Master of Divinity in 2020. In 2022 Pierick received his Doctor of Ministry with a concentration in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University.^[2] He completed four units of Clinical Pastoral Education and holds certifications in suicide prevention, coaching, and chaplaincy.

Community involvement

Pierick has been a referee for youth and adult flag football and soccer and Assistant Student Life Coordinator at Pacific Rim Christian University. Pierick’s career includes extensive chaplaincy and community roles. He served as a chaplain candidate and officer in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and worked as chaplain and spiritual coordinator at Bristol Hospice in Honolulu. He has also held pastoral leadership positions at Encounter Church and at the Airmen Sailor Worship Service at Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam.

Teaching

Pierick was adjunct faculty at Bible Institute of Hawaii from 2021 to 2022 and King's School of Ministry in Kahului, Maui in 2022. He is currently adjunct faculty at Pacific Rim Christian University.

Work Experience

Rep. Pierick has worked as an independent contractor with SonderMind, Rula Health, and Rapha Healing Center, providing counseling focused on trauma, relationships, and emotional well-being. He is also the Owner and Operator of Better Counseling Center, where he offers personalized, faith-informed therapy for individuals, couples, and families.

Military service

Pierick completed officer training at the U.S. Air Force’s Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base in 2020 and served as a chaplain candidate and officer in the Air Force Reserve at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, from 2019 to 2023. In that role he provided pastoral care to Airmen, Guardians, and their families; advised leadership on ethical and religious issues; and led invocations and worship services. He also championed spiritual resiliency initiatives, helped establish a spiritual fitness center, and coordinated community engagement efforts for service members.

Publications

Pierick is the author or co-author of several books on chaplaincy and ministry, including:

• The Warrior Shepherd: Exploring the Freedom, History, and Ethics of the USAF Chaplain (with James M. Hough, GrowingBiblically, 2021)
• Yes, You Can Be the Pastor: Empowering Women to Lead and Teach with Power (GrowingBiblically, 2022)
• Listening Voice: Communicate with God & Everyone (GrowingBiblically, 2022)