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LPU signs partnership with United Christian Academy

December 1

On November 30th, Life Pacific University signed its third Preferred School Network partner. The Preferred School Network (PSN) establishes partnerships with mission-aligned K-12 schools to provide students priority enrollment opportunities for graduating seniors, ongoing collaboration and shared promotion. United Christian Academy (UCA) is a growing K-12 private school located in Rancho Cucamonga, California, affiliated with Abundant Living Family Church. UCA’s High School Principal Rosie Pack, Guidance Counselor Felicia Douglas, High School Bible teacher Christopher Seals, and Arts Director Desiree Bryner participated in the signing. They had the opportunity to meet and pray with President Richey and the team, followed by a campus tour led by LPU’s Jacob McCracken.

LPU believes in partnering with the local Church and private Christian schools for the transformational development of students to serve God and others effectively in the Church, the workplace, and the world.

UCA staff and Angie Richey sitting in conference roomUCA Principle and Angie Richey signing partnershipUCA staff and President Angie praying in conference room

UCA Staff with Angie Richey and Jake McKracken posing for photoJake McKracken speaking with UCA StaffUCA Principel and President Angie signing partnership

To learn more about United Christian Academy, click here.

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