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University, California

Fall ’23 Business as Mission Roundtable & Luncheon

November 6

Life Pacific University hosted the fall Business as Missions Roundtable & Luncheon with powerhouse business leaders in the community who came to share their wisdom with current students, alumni, and guests. The panelists joining our Business Adminstration Chairs, Professor Jeffrey Bird, M.A. and Dr. Frans Flores, are among the best in their field:

Aly Salz, US Foursquare BAM Network Lead | CEO, Righteous Clothing

Anthony Barton | Founder & President, The Safe Companies | Global Entrepreneurial Missionary

Carlos Mayen Solozano | CEO at Chick-fil-A-Franchise | Professor| Church Leader

Terolyn Phinnise | President, Titus STEAM Prep Academy | Senior Software Compliance Officer

Lester Baron | Investment Advisor, Transamerica | Business Ministry Leader, Abundant Living Church

Elaine Yamasaki | CEO, Luminaite| Church Planter| Church Social Entrpreneur

From networking to practical application exercises, the Business as Mission Roundtable is designed to empower the current and  future marketplace leaders for the Kingdom of God. Whether one’s vocational calling is pastor, student, teacher, business owner, marketplace minister/employer, or evangelist; the call is from God and is equally high in value. These roundtables are designed to illuminate that truth in a like-minded community of business-called believers.

Learn more about LPU’s B.A. Business Adminisration.

Learn more about LPU’s M.A. in Business Administration.  

University, Alumni

Levi Brill ’23 – On Mission With Jesus in Cambodia

November 10

Smart. Strategic. Humble. Visionary. These are just a few words used to describe Levi Brill, LPU’s nominee for the 2026 CCCU Young Alumni Award. A 27-year-old native of Wisconsin, Levi has served for seven years with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in Cambodia, where he now co-directs the Poipet Campus alongside a Khmer staff member.

University, California

Life Pacific University Kicks Off Semester With Fall Retreat

November 10

Life Pacific University launched the new school year with its annual Fall Retreat, a powerful time of worship, reflection, and community. Designed to set the spiritual tone for the semester, the event brought students together to reconnect with God, deepen their faith, and strengthen campus unity. From inspiring messages and baptisms to a citywide young adults gathering, the 2025 Fall Retreat marked the beginning of a fresh season of purpose at LPU.

University, Online

Answer the Call: Life Pacific University’s Certificate in Chaplaincy

November 1

Chaplains serve on the front lines of ministry in hospitals, military bases, prisons, and schools where traditional pastoral ministry cannot reach. Life Pacific University's Certificate in Chaplaincy removes barriers with an affordable $340 online program that prepares students for endorsement by Foursquare Chaplains International and connects them to a community of 350+ chaplains nationwide.

Alumni

Back Porch Gang Reunion: Legacy, Friendship, and a Scholarship That Will Change Lives

October 30

This month, decades of Life Pacific alumni reunited in Shedd, Oregon, for the historic 7th annual Back Porch Gang Reunion—a celebration of lifelong friendship, faith, and shared Kingdom purpose. What began as a simple gathering among friends has grown into a powerful movement of alumni connection and generosity.

University, California

LPU and EFM College Integrate to Expand Hispanic Theological Education Worldwide

October 29

Life Pacific University has announced the integration of EFM College, marking a major step forward in expanding access to multilingual theological education and leadership training worldwide. Building on years of partnership, this integration unites two missionally aligned institutions with a shared vision to equip Spirit-empowered leaders for service in the Church, the workplace, and the world.

University

“Jesus Really Does Heal”: Amani’s Story of Hope and Calling

October 29

When you encounter Amani Seaburn’s joyful countenance, it’s hard to picture the anxious teenager she once was. But there’s a freedom she’s found in Jesus, and she wants the world to know it: “I want people to know that the healing and freedom in the Bible is real, and that Jesus really does heal!”

University

From GED to Graduate Dreams: Felipe’s Journey at LPU

October 29

After dropping out of high school at 16, Felipe was convinced he could never get into college. “I dreamed about it,” he admits, “but never thought it was possible for me to obtain [a degree] or even attend college.” He eventually earned his GED at 18, but the road ahead still felt daunting.

University, Virginia, Alumni

What’s Happening at Life Pacific University East?

October 23

At Life Pacific University East's Fall Preview earlier this week, students came expecting to tour a campus and learn about degree programs. Instead, they encountered the presence of God in a way that forever changed their lives.

University, Online, Off-site, Alumni

Expanding the Mission: Life Pacific University Micro Campuses

October 8

Life Pacific University partners with local churches nationwide to offer accredited degrees through Micro Campuses—making Christian higher education accessible, affordable, and rooted in discipleship.

University, Online, Off-site, Alumni

Life Pacific University Expands Micro Campus Network with Grace Covenant Church in Cornelius, NC

October 8

Life Pacific University (LPU) is excited to welcome Grace Covenant Church in Cornelius, North Carolina as our newest LPU Micro Campus partner. Through this partnership, students in the Cornelius area can now pursue accredited university degrees right from their local church community. LPU Micro Campuses bring together the best of higher education and local ministry—offering affordable, accessible, and Spirit-filled learning environments where students can grow academically, spiritually, and missionally without leaving home.