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Life Pacific University recently had the privilege of hosting Russell Joyce, the Director of Foursquare Multiply, for a special day of ministry and collaboration on campus. His visit served as an enriching experience for students and faculty alike, as Joyce shared his expertise and vision for church planting, leadership, and preaching.

The day began with Joyce delivering a powerful message in chapel — which you can watch here — where he encouraged the LPU community to continue stepping boldly into their calling to lead and serve the Church. His sermon, filled with passion and practical insights, resonated with students, faculty, and staff, inspiring a renewed sense of mission and purpose.

Following chapel, Joyce led a forum specifically for LPU’s Ministry and Biblical Studies students. He engaged with the next generation of church leaders on the intricacies of church planting, offering advice on how to navigate the challenges and opportunities of ministry in today’s world. His deep knowledge of practical theology was evident as he shared personal stories, fielded questions, and imparted wisdom on the future of church multiplication.

Joyce’s visit also included a key role in recording content for the newly formed McPherson Preaching Institute Ministry Toolkit, which is set to launch this fall. His participation in this project will provide invaluable resources for both current and future ministry leaders. As LPU and Foursquare Multiply continue to collaborate, Joyce’s insights will help shape the tools that will be used to train preachers in the art of impactful, Spirit-led communication.

Reflecting on his time at LPU, Joyce stated, “The roots of the partnership between Foursquare and Life Pacific is unto the mobilization of Kingdom leaders and multiplication of churches. To be with LPU leaders praying, dreaming, and strategizing about ways to tap back into these deep roots was inspiring, and I’m leaving energized and hopeful for future developments.”

Looking ahead, Joyce and the LPU leadership team also spent time envisioning ways to deepen the partnership between Foursquare Multiply and Life Pacific University. A primary focus of these discussions was how to create pathways for LPU students to join Foursquare Multiply’s church planting cohorts, equipping them to lead church plants across the globe.

Dr. Tim Lee, Chair of Ministry and Theology at Life Pacific University, also spoke highly of Joyce’s visit, sharing, “Russell is a gift of practical theology to the Church and he brought his best self to our campus! He proved his wisdom as he preached an inspiring sermon in chapel, spoke with our Ministry & Biblical Studies students about church planting, and shared his insights on preaching for a future Preaching Institute project. I look forward to seeing what God does as we continue to build a strong partnership between LPU and Foursquare Multiply!”

This collaboration marks the continuation of a longstanding relationship between LPU and Foursquare that is poised to raise up a new generation of church planters and Kingdom leaders. Both institutions are excited to see what God will do as they partner together to fulfill the Great Commission.

Foursquare Multiply will be hosting its annual retreat at LPU in April 2025. Learn more about Foursquare Multiply now. Â