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Announcing the LPU Seminary & the Center for Global Pentecostal Studies and Practice

August 31

Life Pacific University is pleased to announce the launch of the Life Pacific University Seminary and the new Center for Global Pentecostal Studies and Practice. We extend a special invitation to you, a visionary leader, for a day of celebration that will begin with a Pastoral Roundtable at 8:30 a.m. All pastors, leaders, and teams are welcome!

We will kick off the day with the Pastor’s Roundtable, an opportunity for leaders to connect, share insights, and explore avenues of ministry collaboration. The event will commence at 8:30 a.m. on the scenic campus of Life Pacific University in the Loop Lounge.

The Roundtable will include the following topics:

  • LPU New View
  • Pastor Panel
  • Partnership
  • Church Resourcing

Following an enriching dialogue, we will join for the Global Vision Chapel and the dedication of The Center For Global Pentecostal Studies and Practice. Your presence during this occasion holds great significance as we embark on this meaningful milestone for Life Pacific University in partnership with you and in service to our local churches.

Also, we would like to invite you to stay for lunch. We are excited to participate in this connection, celebration, and inspirational day.

Secure your spot at the Pastor’s Roundtable, starting at 8:30 a.m. Be at the forefront of vision, global impact, and transformative change. RSVP by September 20th.

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October 29

For Juliana Jourdane, the desire to help others heal is personal. Growing up in a home marked by instability and addiction, she learned early what it meant to need healing herself. Years later, those experiences would help lead her toward LPU’s Psychology program, and a calling to walk alongside others in difficult seasons. 

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Life Pacific University Seminary Advances Toward ATS Accreditation: A Presidential Update

October 23

Life Pacific University Seminary enters a pivotal phase of its accreditation journey, strengthening its commitment to academic excellence, Spirit-empowered leadership, and global ministry impact.

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October 19

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October 18

Life Pacific University (LPU) has earned a top-five ranking in California for its Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) program, according to CounselingPsychology.org's 2027 Best Master's in Counseling in California rankings.

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October 16

From military service and hospital rooms to law enforcement and disaster response, two experienced chaplains challenged Life Pacific University students to consider how God might be calling them to serve beyond traditional ministry settings.

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Discover Life. Discover You. LPU Fall Preview Offers a Firsthand Look at College Life October 22–23

October 15

Choosing a college means finding a place where you can grow, build friendships, explore your interests, and prepare for what comes next. This month, Life Pacific University invites prospective students to experience that possibility for themselves.

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The Donna Winsor Brink Scholarship – Remembering a Vibrant and Passionate Woman of God

October 14

Thirty minutes into absorbing a lecture in her 1960’s LIFE Bible College classroom, Donna Winsor gets the call for help again. An aide slips into the room and whispers, “Um, excuse me, professor. Donna is needed.” With a simple nod from her professor signaling permission, Donna exits quickly and follows the aide directly to the side of the Angelus Temple parishioner who needs her help. As she assesses the woman’s vitals and starts to care for her physical needs, she also whispers a prayer to the Great Physician. 

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MPI Launches New Word & Spirit Podcast Exploring Pentecostal Preaching and Ministry

October 13

MPI launches new Word & Spirit podcast, focused on Pentecostal Preaching and Ministry.

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Faith Meets Fandom: LPU hosts 11th annual AlphaOmega Con

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Heroic anthems and bold pop art banners soared over Life Pacific University as the Christian Comic Arts Society (CCAS) held its 11th annual AlphaOmega Con on LPU’s scenic San Dimas Campus for the first time ever on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.

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Life Pacific University Welcomes Luis Areyzaga as Interim Chair of Upcoming Health Science Program 

October 9

Areyzaga brings experience in higher education, exercise physiology, and academic leadership to help prepare students for careers that connect scientific knowledge with compassionate service.