Grant J. Hagiya
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Grant J. Hagiya, a third generation Japanese American (Sansei) was elected a Bishop
in the United Methodist Church
in 2008.
), Jamie (A professional basketball player), and Trent (Finishing his undergraduate degree).
He loves all sports and holds a Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt) in Kenpo Karate, having studied since he was in Jr. High School.
in Psychology from San Jose State University
in 1974. He received a Master of Arts
in Religion from the Claremont School of Theology
in 1976, and a Master of Religion and Doctor of Ministry
degrees from Claremont in 1977. He attended the Graduate Theological Union
from 1978, and finished his coursework for the Ph.D. in theological ethics, but had to take a leave of absence before the dissertation in order to fulfill his role as the Chairperson of the National Japanese American Caucus. He received his Ed.D. degree in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University
. His dissertation was on the traits, qualities and characteristics of highly effective UMC clergy. His field of interest is in leadership studies, organizational development through systems theory, and change management.
in 1980. He was appointed to 3 churches in his ministry career: Berkeley UMC in the California-Nevada Annual Conference, North Gardena UMC in the California-Pacific Annual Conference, and Centenary UMC also in the California-Pacific Annual Conference (see Annual Conferences of the United Methodist Church
).
He served the Claremont School of Theology as Assistant Professor of Urban Ministries and Religion and Society, and Field Education Director, and continued to serve as an Adjunct Professor throughout his career in the Cal-Pac Annual Conference.
He served as the District Superintendent
of the Los Angeles District and Dean of the Cabinet prior to being elected to the Episcopacy. He was slated to create the Center of Leadership Excellence between the California-Pacific Annual Conference and the Claremont School of Theology right before his election as a Bishop.
He was a delegate from the Califiornia-Pacific Annual Conference to General Conference (United Methodist Church)
and Jurisdictional Conference three times, and served as head of the delegation one time.
He has served as Chairperson of the Board of Ordained Ministry and numerous other church and community organizations.
He has served as a board member of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, the General Commission on Religion and Race, and the General Board of Global Ministries.
Hagiya also serves as the Chairperson of one of the 4 Focus Areas of the denomination: “Developing Principled Christian Leaders.”
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
in the United Methodist Church
United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church is a Methodist Christian denomination which is both mainline Protestant and evangelical. Founded in 1968 by the union of The Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley...
in 2008.
Family
Bishop Hagiya was born 3 January 1952 in Chicago, Illinois. He is married to Janet, a high school librarian, and has 3 children, Alexis (Education Coordinator at the University of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of Southern California
The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university...
), Jamie (A professional basketball player), and Trent (Finishing his undergraduate degree).
He loves all sports and holds a Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt) in Kenpo Karate, having studied since he was in Jr. High School.
Education
Bishop Hagiya received his B.A.Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in Psychology from San Jose State University
San José State University
San Jose State University is a public university located in San Jose, California, United States...
in 1974. He received a Master of Arts
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
in Religion from the Claremont School of Theology
Claremont School of Theology
Claremont School of Theology is a graduate school located in Claremont, California, offering Master of Art, Masters of Divinity, Doctorate of Ministry and Ph.D...
in 1976, and a Master of Religion and Doctor of Ministry
Doctor of Ministry
The Doctor of Ministry degree is, according to The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada , a doctoral level degree oriented toward ministerial leadership often in an area of applied theology, such as missions, evangelism, church leadership, pastoral psychology or the...
degrees from Claremont in 1977. He attended the Graduate Theological Union
Graduate Theological Union
The Graduate Theological Union ' is a consortium of nine independent theological schools, and eleven centers and affiliates. Eight of the theological schools are located in Berkeley, California. The GTU was founded in 1962. It maintains the Graduate Theological Union Library, one of the most...
from 1978, and finished his coursework for the Ph.D. in theological ethics, but had to take a leave of absence before the dissertation in order to fulfill his role as the Chairperson of the National Japanese American Caucus. He received his Ed.D. degree in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University is an independent, private, medium-sized university affiliated with the Churches of Christ. The university's campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean in unincorporated Los Angeles County, California, United States, near Malibu, is the location for Seaver College, the School of...
. His dissertation was on the traits, qualities and characteristics of highly effective UMC clergy. His field of interest is in leadership studies, organizational development through systems theory, and change management.
Ordained Ministry
Bishop Hagiya was ordained a United Methodist Deacon in 1976 and an Elder (Methodism)Elder (Methodism)
An Elder in the Methodist Church — sometimes called a Presbyter or Minister — is someone who has been ordained by a Bishop to the ministry of Word, Sacrament, Order, and Service...
in 1980. He was appointed to 3 churches in his ministry career: Berkeley UMC in the California-Nevada Annual Conference, North Gardena UMC in the California-Pacific Annual Conference, and Centenary UMC also in the California-Pacific Annual Conference (see Annual Conferences of the United Methodist Church
Annual Conferences of the United Methodist Church
The following is a list of the Annual Conferences of The United Methodist Church .-Annual Conferences in the Jurisdiction Conference :...
).
He served the Claremont School of Theology as Assistant Professor of Urban Ministries and Religion and Society, and Field Education Director, and continued to serve as an Adjunct Professor throughout his career in the Cal-Pac Annual Conference.
He served as the District Superintendent
District Superintendent
District Superintendent may be:*District Superintendent *A rank in the London Metropolitan Police in use from 1869 to 1886, when it was renamed Chief Constable...
of the Los Angeles District and Dean of the Cabinet prior to being elected to the Episcopacy. He was slated to create the Center of Leadership Excellence between the California-Pacific Annual Conference and the Claremont School of Theology right before his election as a Bishop.
He was a delegate from the Califiornia-Pacific Annual Conference to General Conference (United Methodist Church)
General conference (United Methodist Church)
The General Conference of The United Methodist Church is the denomination's top legislative body for all matters affecting the United Methodist connection...
and Jurisdictional Conference three times, and served as head of the delegation one time.
He has served as Chairperson of the Board of Ordained Ministry and numerous other church and community organizations.
He has served as a board member of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, the General Commission on Religion and Race, and the General Board of Global Ministries.
Episcopal Ministry
Bishop Hagiya currently serves as the Residential Bishop of the Seattle and Alaska regions of the United Methodist Church.Hagiya also serves as the Chairperson of one of the 4 Focus Areas of the denomination: “Developing Principled Christian Leaders.”
See also
- Annual Conferences of the United Methodist ChurchAnnual Conferences of the United Methodist ChurchThe following is a list of the Annual Conferences of The United Methodist Church .-Annual Conferences in the Jurisdiction Conference :...
- List of Bishops of the United Methodist Church