Carry On Centennial Winter 2022
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CARRY ONWINTER<br />
<strong>2022</strong><br />
“Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of<br />
life and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday, today, and forever.”<br />
HEBREWS 13:7-8<br />
IN THIS ISSUE:<br />
Alumni of the Year Awardees<br />
page 5<br />
<strong>Centennial</strong> Celebration<br />
page 9<br />
Alumni Stories<br />
page 15
LETTER FROM THE LPU PRESIDENT<br />
Dear Friends,<br />
Welcome to our <strong>Centennial</strong> kick-off edition of <strong>Carry</strong> <strong>On</strong>. What an exciting time<br />
to be part of Life Pacific University! Our vision and verse for this academic year<br />
come from Hebrews and remind us of the belief we’ve stood firm on for 100<br />
years.<br />
Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome<br />
of their way of life and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday,<br />
today, and forever. Hebrews 13:7-8<br />
I think of the faithful men and women who have come before me, and I’m<br />
inspired to imitate their faith as I help lead this university. I’m also reminded of<br />
you; friends who support our mission and leaders launched into ministry from<br />
our campuses to serve God in the Church, the workplace, and the world. Life<br />
Pacific University continues to build legacy through new generations of servant<br />
leaders who boldly live and speak the Word of God while navigating a rapidly<br />
changing culture.<br />
Transformation happens here. Life Pacific University, as it expands, remains<br />
committed to integrating biblical truth into the classroom and every aspect<br />
of the university. Faculty and staff pursue academic excellence and create a<br />
transformational student experience for the spiritual formation of every student,<br />
whether online or on campus. Students gather as a community to read, write,<br />
reflect, and engage in life-on-life discipleship in and outside the classroom.<br />
Build Legacy,<br />
Angela Richey, Ph.D.<br />
President, Life Pacific University<br />
Inside this issue of <strong>Carry</strong> <strong>On</strong>, you’ll see the faces of students, faculty, staff,<br />
alumni, and donors who represent the enduring heart and mission of this 100-<br />
year institution. We know that transformational leaders are needed more today<br />
than ever before as we look forward to our next 100 years. As you read through<br />
these pages, would you join in the celebration? Be sure to watch the Presidential<br />
Vision video and read our <strong>Centennial</strong> priorities on pages 11 and 12 as we build<br />
legacy with God’s leading and provision.<br />
I am so encouraged by you, your ongoing partnership with us, and how lives are<br />
being touched through your ministry. You are dearly valued, and I pray for God’s<br />
tremendous blessings to be poured out as He leads you into this next season.<br />
God bless you, friends.<br />
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from President Angie
LPU ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL<br />
Angela Richey ‘97, Ph.D.<br />
President<br />
Dr. Daniel Ruarte ‘15, Ed.D.<br />
Vice President of Academic Affairs<br />
Rachel Au, M.A.<br />
Chief Financial Officer<br />
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George Bostanic, M.A.<br />
Vice President of Student Life<br />
Jason Fletcher, M.A.<br />
Vice President of Enrollment Management<br />
and Marketing<br />
Brian Tomhave, ‘90, M.A.<br />
Dean of Institutional Effectiveness<br />
Heidi Bonadie, Member SHRM<br />
Human Resources Director<br />
Lynnette Lozoya, ‘13, M.A., CFRE<br />
Executive Director of Development<br />
IN THIS ISSUE<br />
Marcus Robinson, M.A.<br />
Director of Diversity and Reconciliation<br />
Jeffrey Bird, MBA<br />
Interim Chair of Business Administration<br />
Faculty Representative<br />
Davis Nuaimi<br />
Director of Athletics<br />
Staff Representative<br />
MAGAZINE STAFF<br />
Lynnette Lozoya, ’13, M.A., CFRE<br />
Executive Director of Development<br />
Tayler Nuaimi ‘21<br />
Advancement and Alumni Relations<br />
Coordinator, Chief Editor<br />
Melissa Rufener ‘12<br />
Advancement Services Manager,<br />
Assisting Editor<br />
Andres Ruiz<br />
Marketing Director<br />
Marbie Waite<br />
Junior Graphic Designer<br />
Johnny Knox: Inspired to Serve and Lead<br />
Alumni of the Year Awardees<br />
Giving Impact<br />
<strong>Centennial</strong> Celebration Events<br />
The Next 100: <strong>Centennial</strong> Vision and Priorities<br />
Athletics Warrior Report<br />
Alumni Stories<br />
Faculty Spotlight and In Memoriam<br />
4<br />
5<br />
7<br />
9<br />
11<br />
13<br />
15<br />
17<br />
Lorraine Felix<br />
Senior Graphic Designer<br />
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JOHNNY KNOX:<br />
INSPIRED TO SERVE AND LEAD<br />
As we dream of what is to come<br />
for the next phase of the Aimee<br />
Semple McPherson Digital Media<br />
Studios, we celebrate the milestones<br />
accomplished in its first year. To date,<br />
more than $756,000 has been given<br />
to launch the Digital Media Studios. A new generation<br />
of creative, talented students are being trained in<br />
these dynamic spaces to carry transformational<br />
stories to the Church, the workplace, and the world.<br />
“<br />
How has the Aimee Semple McPherson Digital<br />
Media Studios helped you in your career and<br />
ministry path?<br />
“I remember the first video I recorded in the Carol<br />
Shelton Digital Media Studio. I loved that room for all<br />
the options it provided. I made mini music videos there,<br />
worked on school video projects, and even made the<br />
mini film of my dreams come to life in that very room.<br />
It was the perfect medium for flexing all the muscles<br />
I had been learning in various areas of my schooling.<br />
It felt like there was nothing I couldn’t accomplish in<br />
that room. Every visit was a blank canvas so to speak.<br />
It was a gift to have a place like that on campus. I only<br />
wish they made the Studios sooner!”<br />
Jonathan Dickerson Knox (‘22) traveled across the<br />
country to LPU to fulfill the Lord’s calling. He arrived on<br />
campus with a heart to serve, lead, and absorb all that<br />
was taught during his time as a student. As a student,<br />
Johnny led many Chapel services on the drums and<br />
vocals, worked under Rick Meyer in Maintenance, did<br />
well in the classroom, and was an active member of<br />
the Worship Arts & Media community.<br />
Soon after graduating in May, Johnny became the<br />
Worship Director and Adult Associate Pastor at<br />
Hope Christian Fellowship in San Gabriel, CA. But<br />
Johnny couldn’t leave LPU for long. In addition to the<br />
ministries at his church, Johnny came back to LPU<br />
as the university’s Chapel Worship Coordinator and is<br />
teaching Drum as an adjunct professor.<br />
“<br />
What inspires you to serve others through Worship<br />
Arts & Media?<br />
“The WAM program has been so near to my heart. It<br />
reflects the gifts I exhibit, and it surrounds me with<br />
others like me. It gives me a place to exercise my ideas<br />
and be inspired by my peers. With it being my major<br />
gifting, I find that Worship Arts & Media comes naturally<br />
in my ministry and how I present myself in general. I’m<br />
inspired to serve others through this medium. I do the<br />
best I can to serve in any capacity, but the arts are<br />
without a doubt my favorite.“<br />
Johnny was an active member in creating The<br />
LIFE Collective’s most recent single released in<br />
September, “God of Abundance”.<br />
Scan to<br />
watch the<br />
music video<br />
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ALUMNI OF THE<br />
DALE &<br />
PATTI DOWNS ‘69<br />
KEN<br />
WOLD ‘52<br />
LIFETIME OF SERVICE AWARD<br />
KINGDOM LEADERSHIP AWARD<br />
The Lifetime of Service Award is presented to alumni<br />
who have built a legacy of service and impacted the<br />
lives of multitudes with the love of Christ.<br />
LIFE Bible College became the training ground for<br />
what would be a lifetime of service. After marriage in<br />
June 1968 and graduation from LBC the following year,<br />
Dale and Patti Downs (‘69) began their ministry in the<br />
Northwest. The following years, the Downs ministered<br />
as Youth, Associate, and Lead Pastors in Decatur, IL<br />
and in numerous locations throughout California.<br />
A transition into mission work eventually opened<br />
doors for Patti and Dale to spend 18 years serving<br />
as teachers, speakers, Supervisors, and offering<br />
Pastoral Care in Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, and Brazil.<br />
Returning from South America in 1991, the Downs then<br />
continued pastoral ministry in the United States. A<br />
notable highlight of their ministry was the initiation and<br />
oversight of translating “Foundations of Pentecostal<br />
Theology” by Guy P. Duffield and Nathaniel M. Van<br />
Cleave into Portuguese while in Brazil.<br />
Patti and Dale’s lifetime of service in mission work and<br />
pastoral ministry leave a rich legacy for their family:<br />
Dawn and Ray Houk, Daniel and Rene Downs, Deborah<br />
Downs and Todd Cook, Denise and Matt Streit, and<br />
grandchildren Quinn, Quincy, Naomi, and Declan.<br />
In December 2021, Dale went to be with the Lord while<br />
still serving with Patti as onsite pastors and managers<br />
at a Transitional Living Community sponsored by<br />
The River Community Church (Ventura Foursquare<br />
Church). Patti continues to serve in this assignment.<br />
The Kingdom Leadership Award is given to alumni<br />
who demonstrate faithful and Kingdom-focused<br />
leadership while serving within the Church and the<br />
marketplace.<br />
A 1952 graduate of LIFE Bible College, Kenneth Wold<br />
is part of a long legacy of Foursquare ministers starting<br />
when his family served with Sister Aimee in the 1920s,<br />
to more than 60 years with Bobbi who was his partner<br />
in ministry. Today, Ken’s family has grown to 7 children,<br />
24 grandchildren, and 35 great grandchildren.<br />
While at LIFE Bible College 70 years ago, Ken<br />
developed a love for the living and written Word, and<br />
a thirst for the fullness of the Holy Spirit. As students,<br />
Ken met Bobbi (Roberta) Hardeman, who agreed<br />
to be his wife and partner in ministry until she went<br />
home to be with the Lord. Ken and Bobbi spent most<br />
of their time in senior pastor ministry, primarily in the<br />
Pacific Northwest. After 40 years of stateside pastoral<br />
service, the door opened for them to begin ministering<br />
overseas through Foursquare Missions International<br />
(FMI). For an additional 21 years, this opportunity<br />
became the “crowning season and fulfillment of<br />
their lives and ministry” as they served in Papua New<br />
Guinea and then for several years as Missions Reps,<br />
participating in short-term overseas assignments and<br />
reporting stateside in churches about the work of FMI.<br />
Today with his wife Sandy, Ken continues to minister<br />
in Washington and Oregon, especially as he makes<br />
regular hospital visits to serve among the sick and<br />
hurting. With the heart of a shepherd, Ken is considered<br />
a Father in the Faith by many LIFE alumni.<br />
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YEAR AWARDEES<br />
WENDY<br />
WRIGHT ‘84<br />
CHARLES<br />
LEE ‘97<br />
BEYOND BORDERS AWARD<br />
ENTREPRENEURIAL AWARD<br />
The Beyond Borders Award is given to alumni who<br />
display Spirit-empowered Christian leadership<br />
in a country or in dedicated service to a culture or<br />
people group different than their birth heritage.<br />
This includes full-time Christian missionary work<br />
or volunteer service with a para-church or other<br />
service-oriented agency.<br />
A 1984 graduate of LIFE Bible College, Wendy has<br />
spent post-college life on the front lines, helping<br />
and protecting people who have no voice and whose<br />
lives are endangered or at risk of exploitation. Her<br />
commitment to living fully surrendered to Christ and<br />
His mission has led her on an unexpected journey<br />
from sidewalk ministry in protection of the unborn, to<br />
testifying in front of the Supreme Court, and offering<br />
policy advice in the White House.<br />
Currently, as President and CEO of Christian Freedom<br />
International (CFI), Wendy leads a ministry whose<br />
primary purpose is to aid, equip, and advocate for<br />
Christians who are oppressed or persecuted for their<br />
faith. Quick to give God credit for doing greater things in<br />
her life than she ever planned, Wendy acknowledges<br />
LIFE Bible College gave her a solid foundation and<br />
Biblical worldview so she could engage the pressing<br />
issues of the day with confidence.<br />
Helping refugees and the most-severely persecuted<br />
Christians in some of the most dangerous places in the<br />
world, with humility and wisdom Wendy is personally<br />
invested in serving “the least of the these.”<br />
The Entrepreneural Spirit Award is given to alumni<br />
who exhibit innovation and creativity in fulfilling the<br />
Great Commission by developing new methods,<br />
platforms, and resources through partnerships and<br />
collaborative efforts to reach new and emerging<br />
communities with the Gospel.<br />
A 1997 graduate of Life Pacific College, Charles Lee<br />
acknowledges that LPC helped him develop and<br />
refine the critical thinking skills to gain confidence<br />
and engage people of all backgrounds and expertise.<br />
After graduation, Charles planted four churches and<br />
taught at LPC. He recalls conversations with professors<br />
and peers discussing everything from theology to<br />
relationships to the future possibility of the Church.<br />
Most of all, he remembers learning that ministry<br />
flows through the power of human relationships. This<br />
season reinforced his understanding of his gifts and<br />
brought clarity to his future profession. As a result, he<br />
transitioned from vocational ministry and pursued his<br />
life-long passion for helping leaders better execute<br />
their ideas.<br />
Today, Charles is the Founder and CEO of Ideation, an<br />
idea-execution company that specializes in helping<br />
brands scale their business by effectively integrating<br />
their strategic plans into day-to-day implementation.<br />
His mission is to minimize the number of people<br />
who take their ideas to the grave. Privileged to<br />
work with some of the world’s most recognizable<br />
and influential brands, Charles is a front-runner in<br />
Christian entrepreneurship.<br />
Charles is a man of excellent character, a gifted<br />
teacher, an exemplary husband to Tina, and loving<br />
father to Jonathan and Alexis.<br />
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GIVING IMPACT<br />
2021-<strong>2022</strong><br />
TOTAL<br />
GIVING:<br />
$1.6<br />
Million<br />
Scan the QR code to be<br />
counted among those<br />
who support LPU<br />
WE HONOR THESE INDIVIDUALS, CHURCHES, AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO GAVE SO GENEROUSLY TO THE MISSION OF LIFE PACIFIC<br />
Abundant Living Family Church<br />
Albemarle Foursquare Church<br />
Amazon Smile Foundation<br />
America's Christian Credit Union<br />
Amherst Foursquare Church<br />
Anaheim Foursquare Church<br />
Angelus Temple Hispanic Foursquare Church<br />
Anthem Foursquare Church<br />
Azusa Hispanic Foursquare Church<br />
Bend Foursquare Church<br />
Benevity<br />
Blast Athletics, LLC<br />
Bowers Revocable Living Trust<br />
Bradley Foursquare Church<br />
Brockton Foursquare Church<br />
Burns Revocable Living Trust<br />
Cal King Pest Control Inc<br />
Camas Foursquare Church<br />
Cedar City Foursquare Church<br />
Central District<br />
Central Pacific District, former<br />
Charles Town Foursquare Church<br />
Chatsworth Foursquare Church<br />
Chicago Foursquare Church<br />
Christian Community Credit Union<br />
Christiansburg Foursquare Church<br />
Church of the Living Word of God<br />
Clinton Foursquare Church, Indiana<br />
Clinton Foursquare Church, Iowa<br />
Concord Foursquare Church<br />
Coos Bay Foursquare Church<br />
Cornelius Foursquare Church<br />
Correll Foundation<br />
Covenant Trust<br />
Delgraphics<br />
Delphi Pioneer Family Chapel<br />
East Valley Foursquare Church<br />
East Ventura Foursquare Church<br />
Ely Foursquare Church<br />
Eureka Foursquare Church<br />
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC<br />
Fidelity Charitable<br />
Florence Avenue Foursquare Church<br />
Foursquare Chaplains International<br />
Foursquare Forerunners<br />
Glenwood Springs Foursquare Church<br />
Goodyear Foursquare Church<br />
Great West Construction<br />
Gresham Foursquare Church<br />
Hermosa Beach Hope Chapel Foursquare Church<br />
Hilo Foursquare Church<br />
Hopkinsville Foursquare Church<br />
Huntington Beach Foursquare Church<br />
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Huntsville Foursquare Church<br />
Ideation Consultancy, Inc.<br />
Incline Village Foursquare Church<br />
International Church of the Foursquare Gospel<br />
Jon Kertes Construction Company<br />
Kenneth C. Ho., D.D.S., Inc.<br />
La Habra West Foursquare Church<br />
Lavooi Family Trust<br />
Lewisburg Foursquare Church<br />
Lewiston Foursquare Church<br />
Life Perspectives<br />
Little Rock Foursquare Church<br />
Living Legacy Ministries International<br />
Lompoc Foursquare Church<br />
Los Angeles Metropolitan Hispanic Foursquare Church<br />
Louisville 2 Foursquare Church<br />
Mahomet Foursquare Church<br />
Martinsburg Foursquare Church<br />
Mighty Dove Foundation<br />
Modesto Foursquare Church<br />
Montage Insurance<br />
Mooresville South Foursquare Church<br />
Morro Bay Foursquare Church<br />
Morrow Family Trust<br />
National Christian Foundation<br />
National City Foursquare Church<br />
National Hispanic District<br />
Northridge 2 Foursquare Church<br />
Oak Harbor II Foursquare Church<br />
<strong>On</strong> The Stage<br />
<strong>On</strong>e&All Church<br />
Oxnard Northeast Foursquare Church<br />
Pomona North Foursquare Church<br />
Ponca City Foursquare Church<br />
Porterville 2 Foursquare Church<br />
Provider Contract Food Services<br />
R. E. Wilson Properties<br />
Reseda Foursquare Church<br />
Roanoke Foursquare Church<br />
Roy Foursquare Church<br />
Saint Petersburg Foursquare Church<br />
Salem VA Foursquare Church<br />
Salmon Foursquare Church<br />
San Dimas Southwest Foursquare Church<br />
San Gabriel Chinese Foursquare Church<br />
San Mateo Foursquare Church<br />
Santa Clarita Foursquare Church<br />
Santa Clarita South Foursquare Simple<br />
Santa Rosa 3 Foursquare Church<br />
Schwab Charitable Fund<br />
Seattle West Foursquare Church<br />
Sequim West Foursquare Church<br />
Sheridan Foursquare Church<br />
Silt Foursquare Church<br />
Skowhegan Foursquare Church<br />
Smart & Final Charitable Foundation<br />
Snohomish Foursquare Church<br />
Somebody Cares America<br />
Springfield Foursquare Church<br />
State Farm Gift Match Program<br />
Terrebonne Foursquare Church<br />
The Bridge Community Church<br />
Tualatin Foursquare Church<br />
Van Nuys Foursquare Church<br />
Warford Ministries<br />
Weatherford Central Foursquare Church<br />
Wells Fargo Community Support<br />
Worcester Foursquare Church<br />
Yakima Foursquare Church<br />
Albert Rodela<br />
Alex and Jamie Lilley<br />
Alice Berger<br />
Amanda Schmidt<br />
Ana Fabian<br />
Anais Macias<br />
Anderson Christian<br />
Andrew Herrity<br />
Andy and Carissa Hawksworth<br />
Anell Martinezcano<br />
Anthony Brunske<br />
Ariana Clavell<br />
Barbara Lenart<br />
Barbara Shaffner<br />
Beau Flynn and Marley Shelton Flynn<br />
Beth DeCubellis<br />
Betty May<br />
Beverly and Clifton Collymore<br />
Bill and Carol Walner<br />
Bill and Jennifer Watson<br />
Bill and Juanita Middlebrook<br />
Bob and Patricia Seres<br />
Bob and Shirley Richards<br />
Brad and Heather Hamilton<br />
Brad Huson<br />
Bryan Knupp<br />
Carl and Phyllis Cadonau<br />
Carole Deitrich<br />
Carole Hamilton<br />
Carolyn Kempe<br />
Charles Ames<br />
Charles and Margaret Hirsch<br />
Charles and Sandra Meek<br />
Charles Lavooi<br />
Chip Graves<br />
Chloe West<br />
Christina Cruzan<br />
Christine Tsao<br />
Chuck Allen and Susan Frazier Allen<br />
Clarion Nibbs<br />
Clayton and Kim Robinson<br />
Clovis Blackwell<br />
Connie Coats<br />
Cynthia Bain-Parish<br />
Dan and Terri Evered<br />
Daniel and Yadira Ruarte<br />
Daniel Ross<br />
Darrell Noble<br />
David and Anna Mae Clarkson<br />
David and Diana Massarotti<br />
David and Diane Coffey<br />
David and Fawn Imboden<br />
David and Linda Huffman<br />
David and Margaret Smith<br />
David and Melissa Burrell<br />
David McClure<br />
Davis and Tayler Nuaimi<br />
Debi Long<br />
Deborah Williams<br />
Debra Prosser<br />
Dena Gehris<br />
Dennis and Lynn Pierce<br />
Dennis and Sharon Baker<br />
Dennis and Theresa Bullion<br />
Dennis Bertwell<br />
Dennis Robbins<br />
Derek Mead<br />
Dixie Weese<br />
Don and Glenna Menges<br />
Donna Brink<br />
Doug Stinger<br />
Dr. Bob Ramsey and Reverend Jenny Norton<br />
Dr. Dan and Connie Stewart<br />
Dr. Dan and Mary Hedges<br />
Dr. Daniel and Yadira Ruarte<br />
Dr. Dewey and Kathryn Morrow<br />
Dr. Dick and Dawn Scott<br />
Dr. Dorothy and Rene Kropf<br />
Dr. Eric and Tara Lopez<br />
Dr. Frank and Gina Markow<br />
Dr. Gary Lucht<br />
Dr. Glenn and Debbie Burris<br />
Dr. Glenn and Norma Jean Metzler<br />
Dr. Ilene and Vic Bezjian<br />
Dr. Jan and Yolanda Spencer<br />
Dr. Jim and Audry Adams<br />
Dr. Jim and Lori Adams<br />
Dr. John and Char Holmes<br />
Dr. Kneeland and Terrah Brown<br />
Dr. Michael and Robin Whyte<br />
Dr. Ray and Dawn Houk<br />
Dr. Remi and Ruth Lawanson<br />
Dr. Ricky and Diane Temple<br />
Dr. Roger and Donna Whitlow<br />
Dr. Sam and De Rockwell<br />
Dr. Sharon Carnes<br />
Dr. Tim and Sharon Lee<br />
Drs. Terry and Gayle Samples<br />
Duane and Lenn Gomez<br />
Earl Stewart<br />
Eberhart Matthew<br />
Ed Bilow
BY THE NUMBERS<br />
NUMBER OF STUDENTS<br />
467 Undergraduate<br />
153 Graduate<br />
STUDENT AID<br />
89.6% of Undergraduates<br />
GENDER BREAKDOWN<br />
63% Female<br />
37% Male<br />
NUMBER OF GRADUATES<br />
169<br />
FIRST GENERATION<br />
52% of Undergraduates<br />
PROGRAM PERCENTAGES<br />
47.5% Undergrad<br />
3.3% LPU-VA<br />
25.5% <strong>On</strong>line Undergrad<br />
24.7% Grad<br />
UNIVERSITY IN THE PREVIOUS ACADEMIC YEAR. YOU HAVE OUR APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE FOR YOUR SACRIFICIAL GIVING.<br />
Edith Morgan<br />
Edward and Geneva Timms<br />
Edward Carlisle<br />
El and Fran Clark<br />
Elizabeth Austin<br />
Elizabeth Ewens<br />
Ellie Lee<br />
Floyd and Beth Blackwell<br />
Fred and Ruth Case<br />
Gary and Becky Huyck<br />
Gary Evans<br />
Gayle Hamilton<br />
Gene and Lu Wolfinbarger<br />
Gene and Mary Vincent<br />
Genny Hernandez<br />
Glen and Helen Stirling<br />
Greg and Esther Nakata<br />
Harold and Joan Metzel<br />
Harry Rogers and Arlene St Clair<br />
Heidi Bonadie<br />
Howard and Jodi Morgenstern<br />
Howard and Reggie Ursettie<br />
J. Ray Vincent<br />
Jacy and Amber Burnett<br />
Jake and Maria McCracken<br />
James and Georgina Tanefski<br />
James and Joy Kelly<br />
James O'Connor<br />
Janet Cade<br />
Janice and Reiner Kolodinski<br />
Janice Hilton<br />
Janna Delgado<br />
Janna Socash<br />
Jason and Danielle Mattos<br />
Jeffrey Bird<br />
Jeffrey Crispin<br />
Jenna Spolar<br />
Jerry and Dorothy Hrabal<br />
Jerry and Mary Fischer<br />
Jim and Kim McGuire<br />
Jim and Marlene Wysong<br />
Jim Samples<br />
John Bakker<br />
John Bryson<br />
John Cole<br />
Jon Kertes<br />
Jose and Becky Delgadillo<br />
Joseph Gering<br />
Judy Salber<br />
Judy Van Duzer<br />
Julene Poncy<br />
Kaela Cecil<br />
Ken and Celeste West<br />
Kimberley Wiedefeld<br />
Larry and Betty Gleason<br />
Larry and Conchita Ardito<br />
Larry and Sandra Southard<br />
Leaf Zwerling<br />
Levi and Christy Martin<br />
Lisa Ezell-Pattillo<br />
Lois Cobb<br />
Lois Neubauer<br />
Louis-Claude and Rebecca Nguea-Njoh<br />
Luke and Ashlyn LaVine<br />
Luke and Kaity Harmon<br />
Lynne Harris<br />
Madeleine Gomez<br />
Marcie Galetta<br />
Margaret Smith<br />
Mark and Carol Duzik<br />
Mark and Heather Schwartz<br />
Mark McKinely<br />
Marlene Munoz<br />
Martin and Wendy Potratz<br />
Martina Nielsen<br />
Mary Bennett<br />
Mary Lou Ritch<br />
Mel and Winnie Long<br />
Melanie Sherwood<br />
Meri Ruiz-Cortez<br />
Micael Eggehorn<br />
Michael and Karen Kindred<br />
Miguel Cardenas<br />
Mike and Joy Day<br />
Mike and Lynnette Lozoya<br />
Mona Santee<br />
Monica Jenkins<br />
Mrs. Seres Seres<br />
Nancy Northcote-Sprague<br />
Nancy Schibler<br />
Nathan and Shirley Livingston<br />
Nick and Roberta Arellano<br />
Norman and Maren Kneeland<br />
Norman Lewis<br />
Pastor Aaron and Jessica Stewart<br />
Pastor Josh and Allison Ortega<br />
Pastor Lynn and Pat Sawyer<br />
Pastor Michael and Estelle Martin<br />
Pastor Reid and Jen Powell<br />
Pastor Ryan and Melissa Clouse<br />
Pastors Adam and Ashlee Mesa<br />
Pastors Adam and Rose Davidson<br />
Pastors Bob and Mary Rufener<br />
Pastors Dale and Patti Downs<br />
Pastors Jake and Chantal Edler<br />
Pastors Jon and Fawn Cobler<br />
Pastors Pat and Mindy Crowder<br />
Pastors Sean and Shealyn Hood<br />
Pastors Steve and Tami Abraham<br />
Pastors Tom and Christina Hooks<br />
Pat and Wally Womack<br />
Patricia Clark<br />
Patricia Johnson<br />
Patricia Weston<br />
Phil Starr<br />
Philip Chapman<br />
Professor Brian Tomhave<br />
Ralph Elmore<br />
Randel Buoncristiani<br />
Randy Adams<br />
Rebekah Coleman<br />
Rev. Gary Dunahoo and Dr. Tammy Dunahoo<br />
Rev. Lew Richey and Dr. Angie Richey<br />
Reverend Aimee Selby<br />
Reverend Bernie and Ann Porter<br />
Reverend Bernie and Debbie Federmann<br />
Reverend Bob Bankhead<br />
Reverend Carol and Chris Shelton<br />
Reverend Carol Peters<br />
Reverend Crystal and Jeff Guderian<br />
Reverend David and Rhonda Englert<br />
Reverend Donald and Mildred Noonan<br />
Reverend Fernando and Karen Castillo<br />
Reverend Gerald Howse<br />
Reverend Heidi and Domenick Picinic<br />
Reverend Heidi Chambers<br />
Reverend Humberto and Teri Paz<br />
Reverend Jack and Jan Lankhorst<br />
Reverend James and Laura Allen<br />
Reverend Jeff and Janette Graves<br />
Reverend Jeff and Jayme Hamilton<br />
Reverend Jerry Vaughan<br />
Reverend Jessie and Robert Cruickshank<br />
Reverend John and Beth Trammell<br />
Reverend John and Bonnie Watson<br />
Reverend John and Connie Majors<br />
Reverend John Mazariegos<br />
Reverend Joshua Garfin<br />
Reverend Joy Fortune<br />
Reverend Karen Heimbuch<br />
Reverend Kiha and Heidi Pimental<br />
Reverend Kristi and Nate Montes<br />
Reverend Lee and Sheryl Coffey<br />
Reverend Lewie and Linda Richey<br />
Reverend Loren and Erie Houltberg<br />
Reverend Marjorie Waldo Simon Mark Simon<br />
Reverend Mark and Kate Posthuma<br />
Reverend Michele Chaskin<br />
Reverend Natalie and Jameson Werking<br />
Reverend Pamela Christian<br />
Reverend Paul and Colleen Kuzma<br />
Reverend Ralph and Sarah Harris<br />
Reverend Ricardo and Luci Perez<br />
Reverend Rick and Debbie Meyer<br />
Reverend Roger Pimpo<br />
Reverend Ronda Ferguson<br />
Reverend Ronnie Slimp<br />
Reverend Sarah Rufener<br />
Reverend Scott and Nancy Weaver<br />
Reverend Steve and Kim Cecil<br />
Reverend Terry and Stephanie Risser<br />
Reverend Thomas and Carla Hudson<br />
Reverend Vic and Mary Samples<br />
Reverends Bill and Harriet Mouer<br />
Reverends Dan and Cindy Mundt<br />
Reverends Jerry and Kimberly Dirmann<br />
Reverends Josh and Ambar Burt<br />
Reverends Kelly and Tim Mossholder<br />
Reverends Ken and Wanda Swett<br />
Reverends Larry and Sue Spousta<br />
Reverends Mario and Adriana Barahona<br />
Reverends Mark and Brenda Lebsack<br />
Reverends Scott and Linna Martz<br />
Reverends Sean and Kay Appleton<br />
Reverends Tim and JJ Hamilton<br />
Reverends Trey and Gretchen Abney<br />
Rhonda Ferguson<br />
Richard and Marguerite Remington<br />
Richard and Millie Eslinger<br />
Richard vonLossberg<br />
Rick and Aly Salz<br />
Ricky and Nicole Brooks<br />
Roger Hammett<br />
Ron Wilson<br />
Royda Ballard<br />
Ruben Martinez<br />
Ruth McGolpin<br />
Ryan and Melissa Rufener<br />
Scott Turner<br />
Shawn and Roberta Mealey<br />
Sherry Rich<br />
Shirley Brown<br />
Sola Adeyinka<br />
Stephen Larsen<br />
Sylvia Wells<br />
Thomas and Lorna Griesbach<br />
Tim and Heather Cook<br />
Tim and Katie Gale<br />
Todd Malecki<br />
Tom and Breanna Molloy<br />
Tom and Pam Collins<br />
Vance Madron<br />
Velma Wallner<br />
Vera Vukmanovich<br />
Vickie Becker<br />
Virginia McCown<br />
Wardell Wells<br />
Wayne and Debbie Harris<br />
Wayne and Denise DeCosta<br />
William and Janie Jantzen<br />
Yvonne Biely<br />
Zacarias Cadaing<br />
Zella Leverett<br />
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CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION EVENTS<br />
<strong>On</strong>e hundred years ago an evangelistic and missionary<br />
training institute was opened in downtown Los Angeles in<br />
the midst of a mighty Holy Spirit revival.<br />
In 1923, Aimee Semple McPherson described these first<br />
students as “a large company of consecrated young men<br />
and women with open Bibles and open hearts.”<br />
The fires of revival are still burning at our historic training<br />
school! Today, men and women with a call to preach<br />
the Word and reach the world are being prepared and<br />
transformed at Life Pacific University.<br />
The <strong>2022</strong>-2023 academic year marks the beginning of the<br />
university’s <strong>Centennial</strong> Celebration.<br />
You are invited to join us along with the great cloud of<br />
witnesses from our historic family of alumni and friends<br />
as we Build Legacy together and celebrate 100 years of<br />
transforming lives through Life Pacific University.<br />
FOURSQUARE FORUM<br />
February 8-10, 2023<br />
Hosted by The Foursquare Church + Life Pacific University on the<br />
LPU campus in San Dimas, California. A transformative time of fresh<br />
learning, vulnerable dialogue, and insights on today’s crucial cultural<br />
topics.<br />
TENT REVIVAL<br />
February 10, 2023<br />
A reimagining of the historic outdoor tent revival worship experience<br />
with current media and technology. Join us for special guest worship<br />
artists and dynamic messages from diverse voices while reigniting a<br />
passion to see the power of the Holy Spirit move across the world.<br />
LPU GOLF TOURNAMENT<br />
AND FUNDRAISER<br />
March 6, 2023<br />
Hosted by Abundant Living Family Church, <strong>On</strong>e&All Church + Life<br />
Pacific University.<br />
ESSENTIAL CONFERENCE<br />
FOR WOMEN<br />
March 17-18, 2023<br />
Hosted by WIML Collective and Ministry Leader Network at historic<br />
Angelus Temple. With Marion Ingegneri, President Angie Richey, and<br />
Kimberly Dirmann.<br />
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CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION EVENTS: JOIN US<br />
RACIAL RECONCILIATION<br />
AND INTERFAITH<br />
ENGAGEMENT SEMINAR<br />
April 11-13, 2023<br />
Hosted by Interfaith America + Life Pacific University on the LPU<br />
campus in San Dimas, California. Leading to a non-credit Certificate<br />
of Racial Reconciliation and Interfaith Engagement.<br />
ALUMNI AND<br />
FRIENDS REUNION<br />
May 29-June 1, 2023<br />
Gather with alumni and friends of LPU during Foursquare<br />
Connection with the global Foursquare Family.<br />
CENTENNIAL<br />
CELEBRATION GALA<br />
Coming 2023<br />
An elegant finale and fundraising event to launch LPU into the next<br />
100 years!<br />
Scan for<br />
event info<br />
and to<br />
register<br />
Mark your calendar and invite your family and friends.<br />
You won’t want to miss these once-in-a-lifetime<br />
<strong>Centennial</strong> events! Scan the QR code to the <strong>Centennial</strong><br />
events page for more details and to register for events<br />
as they’re available.<br />
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THE NEXT 100 |<br />
CENTENNIAL VISION<br />
AND PRIORITIES<br />
Since 1923, the Lighthouse of International<br />
Foursquare Evangelism (LIFE) has sent out<br />
more than 27,000 alumni who have served<br />
in over 140 countries worldwide.<br />
Today, Life Pacific University remains a<br />
lighthouse, shining bright for students to find<br />
safety and guidance, where the Word of God,<br />
not culture, remains our compass. It stands<br />
apart as an unapologetically charismatic and<br />
Spirit-filled biblical university, never wavering<br />
in its roots to preach the Word of God, engage<br />
the world’s needs, and bring the message of<br />
Christ spiritually and practically.<br />
Scan to watch<br />
the Presidential<br />
Vision Video<br />
Vision for the Next 100 Years<br />
LPU recognizes the changing world around us and is driven by three critical focus areas in its <strong>Centennial</strong> year:<br />
the Future Church, Leader Health, and Technology and Creative Arts.<br />
Into the next 100 years, our <strong>Centennial</strong> vision is that LPU will build upon its rich heritage, Pentecostal ethos, and<br />
commitment to the transformational development of students into leaders who serve God wherever He leads.<br />
As we work together today and move forward in this vision, we do so with intention and expectant enthusiasm.<br />
The best is yet to come.<br />
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FUTURE<br />
CHURCH<br />
More and growing leaders in a<br />
world in need of disciples and<br />
disciple-makers<br />
• Developing multi-disciplinary, co-vocational<br />
degrees and certificates for broad influence<br />
• Addressing the significant lack of biblical<br />
literacy among youth and churches<br />
• Advancing women, Hispanic and multiethnic<br />
leaders, and church planters<br />
• Providing mission-market content through<br />
Foursquare Forum and learning sessions<br />
• Enhancing internships with a focus on<br />
multiplying graduate employment and<br />
deployment<br />
• Growing access to global education, mission<br />
trips, and business as mission<br />
• Establishing resources for chaplaincy,<br />
veteran students, and military families<br />
• Doubling total enrollment in the East, West,<br />
and online
Mental, spiritual, and emotional health to prepare<br />
healthy leaders and professionals<br />
LEADER<br />
HEALTH<br />
Life Pacific University and The Foursquare<br />
Church have always been at the center of<br />
revival, service, and interdenominational<br />
worldwide impact. With the pace of change,<br />
new technologies, and cultural realities,<br />
it’s time to leverage this movement. Now<br />
is the time for increased innovation, bold<br />
faith, and strategic partnership to see<br />
future generations transformed through<br />
Christ and sent as servant leaders.<br />
• Integrating Core Life Skills – emotional intelligence,<br />
growth mindset, coachability, and soft skills<br />
• Developing a comprehensive counseling and<br />
Student Success Center<br />
• Launching accessible online degrees in mental<br />
health and counseling<br />
• Providing campus safety awareness and<br />
preparedness at all levels of the university<br />
• Intentional spiritual formation and discipleship<br />
through courses and practicum<br />
• Expanding mental and spiritual health workshops<br />
for the Church and marketplace<br />
• Securing major grant funding for academic support<br />
of high-need students<br />
• Hosting Discovery Camp and summer camps for<br />
Foursquare and interdenominational churches<br />
• Developing an early childhood and teacher<br />
education program<br />
Technology and creativity that empower learning,<br />
storytelling, and global resourcing<br />
Friends, we are lighthouse people! We<br />
spread His light across a thousand hilltops<br />
around the world, shining for the glory of<br />
His Kingdom and guiding people to the<br />
safe harbor of Jesus.<br />
Will you stand with us in this vision, and<br />
make LPU “YOUR University”?<br />
1.<br />
2.<br />
3.<br />
Share freely about what sets this<br />
university apart and what God is<br />
doing through LPU.<br />
Give regularly so that students can<br />
continue being transformed to go<br />
and make disciples.<br />
Pray boldly for our nation and the<br />
young people who are navigating<br />
today’s culture while seeking the<br />
Lord and His calling on their lives.<br />
TECHNOLOGY &<br />
CREATIVE ARTS<br />
• Producing on-demand courses and learning technologies<br />
• Expansion of church partnerships with 10 new remote sites<br />
• Enhancing master’s classes and resources<br />
• Partnering with churches to engage innovative conversations<br />
with technicians, designers, and pastors to further the Great<br />
Commission using emerging technologies<br />
• Hosting junior high, high school, and university film camps,<br />
competitions, and festivals<br />
• Upgrading online education infrastructure and programming<br />
• Envisioning a new worship center at the California campus<br />
• Driving new marketing and communication strategies<br />
• Leading the creation of worship, fine arts, and media productions<br />
and recordings<br />
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ATHLETICS<br />
WARRIOR REPORT<br />
Life Pacific University Athletics is in its seventh year as an intercollegiate program and fifth year in the NAIA as an<br />
acting member in the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC). WARRIOR UP!<br />
BEACH VOLLEYBALL KICK-OFF SEASON<br />
History was made as Spring <strong>2022</strong> marked the first<br />
season of LPU Beach Volleyball. With a newly<br />
installed sand court and an upgrade to our existing<br />
sand court, our lady Warriors jumped right into new<br />
domain, competing on the court and excelling in the<br />
classroom. Seven members of the Beach Volleyball<br />
team received GSAC awards as they earned a 3.5 or<br />
higher cumulative GPA.<br />
ON THE MISSION FIELD<br />
Ryerson (‘24), Vice<br />
President of ASG and setter<br />
for the Warriors, crossed<br />
borders this summer into<br />
Greece. Global Life’s <strong>2022</strong><br />
short-term team continued<br />
a four-year partnership<br />
between LPU and All4Aid,<br />
a Christian non-profit<br />
dedicated to meeting the Marissa Ryerson<br />
physical, emotional, and<br />
spiritual needs of women. Here’s what Marissa had<br />
to say about her time abroad, “Through this trip, God<br />
changed the posture of my heart to lean towards<br />
supporting refugees in any way I can... as an advocate<br />
for them and to continue praying for them.”<br />
INTRODUCING DAVIS NUAIMI<br />
Joining the athletic staff in 2018, Nuaimi has served<br />
as Operations Manager, Assistant Men’s Basketball<br />
Coach, Game Management<br />
Coordinator, and Assistant<br />
Athletic Director of Sports<br />
Communication. Stepping<br />
into his new role Nuaimi<br />
stated, “God is moving here<br />
at LPU and I am grateful that<br />
He has trusted me to lead<br />
the Athletics department.<br />
Our department exists<br />
for the transformational<br />
development of our studentathletes<br />
into leaders, who<br />
use their respective sports<br />
as a vessel to serve, love, and expand the Kingdom<br />
of God.”<br />
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
• Kyler Villarreal and Hannah Caddow received<br />
the Cliff Hamlow Champions of Character Award<br />
• 15 student-athletes honored with the GSAC<br />
Academic All-Conference award.<br />
• 17 students represented on the Dean’s List.<br />
• Hannah Caddow and Audrianna Guzman were<br />
named to the GSAC Women’s Volleyball All-<br />
Conference Team. Caddow was also named<br />
the GSAC Player of the Year, a first for any LPU<br />
student-athlete.<br />
FOLLOW US: @LPUWARRIORS<br />
Kyler Villarreal<br />
Hannah Caddow<br />
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ALUMNI STORIES<br />
1960s<br />
Carolyn McGuire (‘61) is the Associate Pastor<br />
of the Coquille Oregon, Foursquare Church.<br />
She does ride-alongs with her local ambulance<br />
service as a chaplain for Foursquare International,<br />
and a member of the Foursquare Disaster Relief<br />
team. Carolyn is also an instructor for her local<br />
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).<br />
Opal Sass (‘61) stays busy preaching at her home<br />
church, Weldon Christian Church, every month.<br />
1990s<br />
Sonny Arguinzoni Jr. (‘91) is the Senior Pastor<br />
of Victory Outreach in Chino, CA, the founding<br />
church of Victory Outreach International. Victory<br />
Outreach International is a global faith-based<br />
Christian organization with over 600 ministries<br />
worldwide dedicated to working in the inner city.<br />
Sonny challenges young people to reach their<br />
potential in Christ, serves as an Elder in the ministry<br />
of Victory Outreach International, has preached<br />
and led evangelistic crusades around the world,<br />
and is a renowned conference speaker.<br />
1970s<br />
Ronald Isam (‘77) is a retired pastor, but is still active<br />
at the church he founded in 1993 in Oklahoma<br />
City. He served there for 23 years. <strong>On</strong> September<br />
11 th he launched a new book entitled, The Reign of<br />
Grace by Donald R. Pickerill with Ron Isam.<br />
1980s<br />
After graduation, Caroline (Fieker) Erickson (‘81)<br />
worked for Living Way, Jack Hayford’s media<br />
ministry. She enjoyed working as a project<br />
manager and editorial assistant on the New Spirit-<br />
Filled Life Bible (2002). Caroline owns her own<br />
business, Wordbuilder Editorial Services. She has<br />
been happily married to Larry for 41 years, and<br />
their sons attended Life Pacific—John Erickson ‘06<br />
and and Dave Erickson ‘07.<br />
2000s<br />
Caleb Womack (‘07) is the Director of Operations<br />
at Regency Lighting, a national lighting distributor.<br />
He is a father of three, and has been married to his<br />
wife Deborah for 15 years.<br />
Traci Espeseth (‘04) is the Director of Development<br />
at Compassion First, which is a Christian<br />
organization that provides long-term, hope-filled<br />
solutions for child survivors of sex trafficking in<br />
Indonesia. She is married to Jeff Espeseth (‘93)<br />
and together they have served in a variety of fulltime<br />
ministry roles over the past 30 years.<br />
Trisha Nakamoto Fujimoto (’06) is a secondary<br />
education teacher for Hawaii Charter Schools in<br />
Kapolei, Hawaii.<br />
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2010s<br />
Basil Cantu (‘17) works for the City of Corona as<br />
the Recycling Program Manager. He is married to<br />
his wife Jessica and is a father of two, Parker and<br />
Sage.<br />
Kaleb Bulman (‘19), married to Caitlin Bulman<br />
(‘20), serves at The River Ukiah Foursquare Church<br />
as the Creative Arts Pastor. He’s looking forward to<br />
being ordained in the coming weeks.<br />
Noemi “Mimi” Chacón (‘19) works as the<br />
Community Manager for the Downtown Los<br />
Angeles Market and Our Global President for<br />
Women of WeWork.<br />
2020s<br />
Stephanie Fournier (’21) is in her second year of<br />
the Master of Theological Studies Program at LPU.<br />
She serves at Meadows Fellowship church in Las<br />
Vegas on the women’s ministry leadership team,<br />
as she oversees their hospitality ministry.<br />
Alec Nicolet (‘20) works full-time as the Lead<br />
Video Producer at Hill Country Bible Church in<br />
Austin, TX.<br />
Michael Potter (‘21), married to Michelle Michiko<br />
Pillay (’21), is the Account Executive with GALE<br />
Partner, a creative consultancy headquartered in<br />
the World Trade Center. Michael and Michelle are<br />
loving parents to their son Theo.<br />
Danielle Lein (‘22) is a Youth Partner at Olive Crest<br />
child adoption and fostering services following<br />
her internship in the Community Engagement<br />
department with Olive Crest. She is excited to start<br />
her Master’s in Social Work at California Baptist<br />
University.<br />
Scan to tell<br />
us your story<br />
The Back Porch Gang Reunion, <strong>2022</strong> | The Back Porch Gang Reunion brings together alumni from<br />
the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. And is growing to include alumni from the 1990s!<br />
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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT<br />
LPU AUTHORS<br />
DRS. TERRY AND GAYLE SAMPLES RETIREMENT<br />
In May the University conferred Professor Emeritus status to beloved<br />
Dr. Terry Samples and Dr. Gayle Samples upon their retirement. This<br />
prestigious title was awarded due to their exemplary contributions,<br />
outstanding commitment, and Kingdom impact on countless students<br />
during their combined 45 years of faithful service.<br />
Through the years, God used them to bring restorative, groundbreaking,<br />
thoughtful Spirit-led ministry, teaching, leadership, and counseling with<br />
lots of laughter, breakthroughs, tears, and divine appointments.<br />
Professor Duzik, Program Chair of the Biblical Studies program and<br />
beloved longstanding faculty of the University, was selected by his peers<br />
as the <strong>2022</strong> Professor of the Year, the highest honor awarded annually to<br />
LPU faculty.<br />
Mark Duzik has served Life Pacific University for over 30 years in a<br />
variety of roles. A New Testament generalist, Mark teaches courses on<br />
the Gospels, Romans, 1 Peter, and Greek. He has been married to his<br />
much-better half for nearly forty years and has four delightful daughters.<br />
PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR, MARK DUZIK<br />
Who’s Your And? Why a Life with People<br />
is a Life With Purpose by Reverend<br />
Daniel Fernandez ’16 and Campus Pastor<br />
at LPU challenges the reader to redefine<br />
what it truly means to be successful<br />
and personally fulfilled. Dan leads you<br />
through a journey of self, people, Jesus,<br />
and faith, and encourages you to answer<br />
one of the most important questions in<br />
life: Who’s my And?<br />
IN MEMORIAM<br />
Dick Scott ‘58<br />
Dr. Richard “Dick” Scott, 7th president of Life Bible College from 1994-<br />
2003 (now Life Pacific University), entered his eternal reward on October<br />
18, <strong>2022</strong> at the age of 86.<br />
Elford (El) Clark<br />
Led by the Spirit and a commitment to Jesus, longtime Foursquare<br />
pastor and former General Counsel El Clark passed away on May 4,<br />
<strong>2022</strong> at the age of 73.<br />
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Rod Light<br />
Faithful adjunct faculty member and staff writer for Life Pacific University,<br />
Professor Rod Light went to be with the Lord on May 1, <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
Harold Helms ‘49 and Winona Helms ‘49<br />
Establishing a legacy of effective ministry, Dr. Harold Helms went home<br />
to be with the Lord on June 21, <strong>2022</strong>. After just four months without<br />
Harold, Winona joined him on October 26, <strong>2022</strong>. Both were 94. Married<br />
for 75 years and in ministry together from when they met while in the<br />
Angelus Temple Church choir as students at LIFE Bible College, Winona<br />
and Harold reached many people with the love of Jesus.<br />
Renewal Worship: A Theology of<br />
Pentecostal Doxology by Dr. Steven<br />
Félix-Jäger, Program Chair of Worship<br />
Arts & Media at LPU illuminates some<br />
of the many theological riches that are<br />
present in renewal worship and applies<br />
Paul’s image of church-as-body to<br />
Christian traditions. In true ecumenical<br />
spirit, Félix-Jäger shows the reader how<br />
worship traditions can learn from each<br />
other and grow together.<br />
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• Make at least two (2) debit card<br />
purchases per calendar month<br />
Earn up to $100<br />
in dividends when<br />
you open a New<br />
Member Certificate 2<br />
• Open a New Member Certificate<br />
and deposit up to $5,000<br />
• Earn $100 in dividends at<br />
an APY 3 of 2.00%<br />
Earn up to $125<br />
in cash back with an<br />
introductory offer for<br />
ACCU’s VISA ® Signature<br />
Rewards Credit Card 4<br />
• Earn 2,500 points for your first<br />
card transaction<br />
• Earn 10,000 points for spending<br />
$3,000 in the first 90 days 5<br />
• Rewards points may be<br />
redeemed for Cash Back<br />
Get Started: AmericasChristianCU.com/LPU<br />
2100 E. Route 66 | Glendora, CA 91740 | Toll-Free: 800.343.6328<br />
1 – APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Checking Bonus: $100.00 “bonus” is valid for a newly established checking<br />
account after 03/19/2021 using promo code “SWITCH” at account opening. To qualify for the $100.00 bonus the<br />
following transactions must be completed in the three (3) consecutive months after account opening: at least one (1)<br />
deposit of $25.00 or more and two (2) debit card purchases per calendar month. <strong>On</strong>ce qualifying transactions have<br />
been made and are verified, the $100.00 bonus will be credited to the checking account within 140 days of account<br />
opening. Basic checking accounts do not earn dividends. Secure Checking accounts earn 0.05% APY -- effective<br />
as of 03/19/2021-- on account balances over $1,500. Fees may reduce earnings. Certain restrictions apply, limited<br />
time offer expires 12/31/2021. All program rates, offers, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.<br />
Promotional funds may be subject to 1099 reporting. Any applicable taxes are the responsibility of the member.<br />
2 - To earn $100 in dividends you will need to fund a New Member Certificate with $5,000. Assumes 2.00%<br />
APY and a $5,000 deposit will remain in the account until maturity. Penalty for early withdrawal. Visit<br />
AmericasChristianCU.com/GetStarted for full product details.<br />
New Member Certificate: Minimum deposit is $1,000. Minimum deposit required to earn dividends is $1,000.<br />
Maximum deposit is $5,000. Early withdrawal penalties do apply which may reduce the principal. No additional<br />
deposits can be made during the term of the New Member Term Share Certificate. Offer is available to new members,<br />
or members who have not held, or closed, an ACCU: savings, term share certificate, money market, or loan account.<br />
Limit one new member certificate per household rate quoted as of 03/19/2021 and subject to change or discontinue<br />
without notice. At maturity, the promotional Term Share Certificate will renew as a traditional Term Share Certificate<br />
for another 12-month term at the prevailing rate unless we are notified prior to or within 7 days of maturity date.<br />
Dividends earned may be subject to 1099 reporting. Any applicable taxes are the responsibility of the member.<br />
3 - APY = Annual Percentage Yield and is accurate as of 03/19/2021. Visit AmericasChristianCU.com/Personal/<br />
Rates for current details. All program rates, offers, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Early<br />
withdrawal penalties do apply which may reduce the principal.<br />
4 – The Introductory Offer of 12,500 bonus rewards points when opening a new VISA ® Signature Rewards Credit Card<br />
can be redeemed in the CURewards portal. Rewards points can be redeemed for cashback, travel, merchandise, and gift<br />
cards. 2,500 bonus points can be redeemed for $25 cash back. VISA ® Signature Rewards Card issuance is contingent on<br />
approved credit, and rates offered are based on credit-worthiness. Minimum FICO score of 660 is required. Minimum<br />
credit line of $5,000. Applicants who do not qualify for the VISA ® Signature Rewards Card may be approved for a VISA ®<br />
Platinum or Share-Secured VISA ® credit card. Not all applicants will qualify for the best rate. All program rates, offer,<br />
terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Certain restrictions apply. Offer not valid for existing ACCU<br />
credit card holders, or cardholders who have closed their accounts in the past 24 months. <strong>On</strong>e offer per household. Visit<br />
AmericasChristianCU.com/VisaSignature for a full list of disclosures and applicable fees.<br />
5 – 90 day period begins from the issuance date of the credit card. Offer for consumer only.<br />
Must qualify for membership. A $2.00 membership fee may apply for new memberships established or added onto<br />
accounts as a joint applicant.<br />
The credit union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). Added savings protection<br />
is provided by American Share Insurance (ASI) on qualifying member’s accounts in excess of that provided by<br />
NCUA. ASI is a credit union owned-share guaranty corporation. See a credit union representative for details. Equal<br />
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LPU<br />
Celebrates<br />
National<br />
Rankings<br />
Life Pacific University ranked 5th in Top Performers on Social Mobility<br />
among Regional Colleges in the West by U.S. News & World Report, up<br />
from 7th place the previous year.<br />
LPU is proud to be awarded this ranking as the university works to change<br />
the course of incoming students’ socio-economic standing and helps<br />
low-income students graduate and enter higher income brackets.<br />
LPU ranked 10th for Best Regional Colleges, up from 17th last year. This<br />
ranking is based on factors such as the student-faculty ratio and graduates’<br />
average federal loan debt.<br />
In addition, LPU ranked 11th for Best Value Regional Colleges in the West.<br />
President Angie Richey states, “This recognition affirms the transformation<br />
that each student experiences at LPU. I am thrilled that LPU is advancing in<br />
rankings and even more pleased to see our students making a difference<br />
in the lives of their families and communities.”<br />
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