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Life Pacific University Announces 2026 Alumni of the Year Honorees, Alumni and Friends Lunch in San Antonio

April 6

Life Pacific University (LPU) has announced its 2026 Alumni of the Year award recipients, recognizing five outstanding graduates whose lives and leadership reflect the university’s mission to serve God in the Church, the workplace, and the world.

The honorees will be formally recognized at the 2026 LPU Alumni and Friends Lunch, taking place May 26, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk during Foursquare Connection.

LPU has recognized distinguished alumni for decades, and in recent years has brought all award presentations together at the annual Alumni and Friends Lunch, creating a unified celebration that allows the broader LPU community to gather in honor of these leaders.

2026 Alumni of the Year Honorees

LPU alumni awards exist to highlight notable alumni from across the LPU family of institutions, including L.I.F.E., Mt. Vernon Bible College, LIFE Bible College East, LIFE Bible College, Life Pacific College, LPU East, and Life Pacific University.

Lifetime of Service Award

Dr. Glenn C. Burris Jr. ’76
Dr. Burris is recognized for decades of faithful, Spirit-led leadership that has shaped the global Church through ministry, mentorship, and executive leadership within The Foursquare Church.

 

Kingdom Leadership Alumnus of the Year

Dr. Marion Ingegneri ’15
Dr. Ingegneri is honored for her lifelong investment in raising and empowering leaders, with global influence through ministry, mentorship, and leadership development initiatives.

 

Entrepreneurial Spirit Alumnus of the Year

Pastor Martín Ruarte ’20
Pastor Ruarte is recognized for his innovative leadership and collaborative approach to ministry, developing new pathways to reach and equip emerging generations across diverse communities.

 

Beyond Borders Alumnus of the Year

“Pastor Steve”
“Pastor Steve” is honored for his cross-cultural ministry and global missions leadership, faithfully serving in regions around the world and advancing the Gospel across borders.

 

Young Alumnus of the Year

Pastor Anais Macias ’22
Pastor Macias is recognized for her dynamic, Spirit-empowered leadership and commitment to ministry, missions, and creative communication, impacting communities both locally and globally.

 

Celebrating Impact Across Generations

Each award category reflects a distinct expression of Spirit-empowered leadership:

  • Beyond Borders recognizes cross-cultural and global impact
  • Kingdom Leadership honors faithful leadership across church, marketplace, and community
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit highlights innovation in advancing the Gospel
  • Young Alumnus of the Year celebrates emerging leaders
  • Lifetime of Service honors enduring, generational influence

Together, the 2026 recipients represent a breadth of ministry, leadership, and innovation that spans generations, cultures, and contexts.

Alumni and Friends Lunch | May 26, 2026

The LPU Alumni and Friends Lunch serves as the official gathering to celebrate this year’s honorees and bring together alumni, friends, and partners from across the LPU community.

The event will take place:

Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk
May 26, 2026
11:30 a.m. (Central Time)

Attendees can expect a time of fellowship, storytelling, and shared celebration, centered around the recognition of the 2026 Alumni of the Year.

The luncheon is held annually during Foursquare Connection and has become a key moment for the LPU community to reconnect, celebrate shared legacy, and honor leaders who continue to carry forward the university’s mission.

Registration Information

Registration for the Alumni and Friends Lunch is now open. Alumni, friends, and partners are invited to attend and celebrate alongside this year’s honorees.

For more information or to register, click here.

 

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LPU’s 2026 Kingdom Leadership Alumnus of the Year, Dr. Marion Ingegneri ’15

April 6

Life Pacific University is honored to announce Dr. Marion Ingegneri as the recipient of the 2026 Kingdom Leadership Alumnus of the Year Award. This recognition honors an alumnus who demonstrates faithful, Kingdom-focused leadership through service in the Church, the marketplace, and the broader community. Through decades of influence, Dr. Marion has led with wisdom, integrity, and a deep commitment to advancing God’s Kingdom, equipping and empowering leaders across every sphere she has been called to serve. The award will be presented at the 2026 Alumni and Friends Lunch on May 26, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.

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LPU’s 2026 Entrepreneurial Spirit Alumnus of the Year, Pastor Martín Ruarte ’20

April 6

Life Pacific University is honored to announce Pastor Martín Ruarte as the recipient of the 2026 Entrepreneurial Spirit Alumnus of the Year Award. Through innovative thinking, creative leadership, and a collaborative approach to ministry, Martín has faithfully developed new pathways to share the Gospel and engage emerging communities. His work reflects a deep commitment to advancing the Great Commission across ministry, marketplace, and public arenas, embodying the heart of a Spirit-empowered leader who sees opportunity where others see limitation. The award will be presented at the 2026 Alumni and Friends Lunch on May 26, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.

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LPU’s 2026 Lifetime of Service Award Presented to Dr. Glenn C. Burris Jr. ’76

April 6

Life Pacific University is honored to announce Dr. Glenn C. Burris, Jr. as the recipient of the 2026 Lifetime of Service Award. This distinguished recognition honors a lifetime of faithful leadership, enduring influence, and unwavering service to Christ and His Church. Through decades of ministry, Dr. Glenn has shaped leaders, strengthened the Church, and advanced the work of the Kingdom with wisdom, humility, and vision. The award will be presented at the 2026 Alumni and Friends Lunch on May 26, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.

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LPU’s 2026 Young Alumnus Award given to Pastor Anais Macias ’22

April 6

Life Pacific University is honored to announce Pastor Anais Macias as the recipient of the 2026 Young Alumnus Award. This recognition celebrates an alumnus age 30 or younger who exemplifies LPU’s mission of serving God in the Church, the workplace, and the world. Through her leadership, creative gifting, and commitment to ministry, Pastor Anais reflects a life fully surrendered to God’s call, demonstrating the heart and impact of a Spirit-empowered leader in today’s world. The award will be presented at the 2026 Alumni and Friends Lunch on May 26, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.

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LPU’s 2026 Beyond Borders Alumnus of the Year, Pastor Steve

April 6

Life Pacific University is honored to announce “Pastor Steve” as the recipient of the 2026 Beyond Borders Alumnus of the Year Award. Through a life marked by obedience, adaptability, and Spirit-empowered leadership, Pastor Steve has faithfully served across cultures and nations, strengthening the global Church and advancing the Gospel in some of the least-reached regions of the world. From local church ministry to international missions leadership, his journey reflects a steadfast “yes” to God’s call—wherever it may lead—embodying the heart of a servant-leader committed to seeing lives transformed across borders. The award will be presented at the 2026 Alumni and Friends Lunch on May 26, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. **For security reasons, we have withheld some details about the recipient of this award, who will hereafter be referred to as “Steve”.

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Innovate ’26 AI Summit at Life Pacific University Now Free to Attend

April 1

Innovate ’26 is a free, one-day AI conference at Life Pacific University in San Dimas, bringing together business leaders, educators, and innovators to explore practical artificial intelligence tools, hands-on workshops, and real-world applications.

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A New Generation of Students Hungry for the Spirit at LPU

March 27

There is a growing hunger among students at Life Pacific University, a deep desire not just for knowledge, but for the presence and power of God. In this season, chapel has become sacred space marked by surrender, extended worship, and authentic encounters with the Lord.

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Theology Week at Life Pacific University

March 20

Life Pacific University’s annual Theology Week unfolded this week as a vibrant and multifaceted exploration of the theme, “Baptism in the Holy Spirit and a Healthy View of the Gifts.” Across three days, students, faculty, and guests engaged both the experiential and academic dimensions of Pentecostal theology, creating a space where worship, scholarship, and spiritual formation intersected meaningfully.

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LPU Staff & Faculty Represent at the Society for Pentecostal Studies Gathering 2026

March 20

Seven LPU staff and faculty members traveled to the Society for Pentecostal Studies conference, engaging in different levels of society’s work and conversation.

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William “Bill” Von Hoff | LIFE Bible College Class of 1954

March 18

LIFE Bible College (Life Pacific University) Alumnus William “Bill” Von Hoff’s life was marked by quiet faith, remarkable moments of divine intervention, and a lifelong commitment to serving others. From a simple prayer spoken forty feet in the air to decades of ministry across the United States and Latin America, Bill’s story reflects a legacy of trust in God, devotion to family, and a calling that shaped generations.