Global Engagement

Life Pacific University values experiential and cross-cultural learning. Our programs offer unique opportunities for students to make the globe their classroom, going beyond the confines of the traditional classroom experience.  These are vital to our ability to fulfill our mission to aid in “the transformational development of students into leaders prepared to serve God in the Church, the workplace and the world.” These opportunities expand students’ intellectual, professional, and personal development through formal and experiential learning in other cultural contexts. They enhance students’ cross-cultural awareness and appreciation in an increasingly complex global environment.  

Short-Term Cross-Cultural Trips

This is a two-day to three-week cross-cultural awareness trip during which students work with the people and culture of a specific country. This time is specifically designed for a team of students both individually and corporately to experience and understand Christ and His kingdom from a perspective outside their home culture of the United States.  The team goes with the mindset of being learners and servants.  Our goal is to partner with FMI missionaries and nationals through various work projects and relational ministry.  We aspire to encourage them, help enhance their ministry, and come away with a greater understanding of the global kingdom of God and our role in it.  

On-campus Engagement  

CGE partners strongly with the Office of Diversity and Reconciliation and our Multicultural Student Organization (MSO) to not only serve our International students but to engage all students in cross-cultural learning and dialog through on-campus events and guest speakers. Every Fall CGE supports student-led global initiatives through Global Vision Week. During this week, short-term trips are announced, students hear from and connect with Foursquare Missions International (FMI) Missionaries, the Associated Student Government (ASG) hosts Tehillah, a multi-lingual worship and prayer night, and MSO coordinates Salsa Y Salsa, a fun event designed to celebrate the diverse Latino culture on campus. Throughout the year FMI leaders speak in classrooms and Chapels so that students of every major can learn about the movement of the Global church. Learn more about our on-campus diversity at Diversity and Reconciliation.

The outcome and impact of career development can be seen through the integrated experiences of our students through their time at LPU. We are developing global leaders, prepared to serve God in the church, the workplace and the world. 

LPU takes our students’ employability seriously and had responded to this research by developing our Life Skills framework. This framework is integrated within all academic and co-curricular initiatives throughout a students’ experience at LPU. This, in turn, supports their leadership development and creates a higher probability of student success in the long run.  

In a landmark study done by Leadership IQ, it was discovered that 46% of newly-hired employees will fail within 18 months, while only 19% will achieve unequivocal success. And contrary to popular belief, technical skills are not the primary reason why new hires fail; instead, poor interpersonal skills dominate the list, flaws which many of their managers admit were overlooked during the job interview process. In fact, attitudes drive 89% of hiring failures, while technical skills account for only 11% of hiring failures. Here are some key findings from this report, click here for additional Key Findings.

Office of Career & Global Engagement

Office Hours: 8am-5pm PT, Monday – Friday
Call or Text: (909) 706-3050
Email: CGE@lifepacific.edu