DIRECTOR OF Office of Service and discipleship / campus pastor
EDUCATION:
D.Min. Leadership and Global Perspectives, Portland Seminary, George Fox University
M.A. Intercultural Studies, Community Development, Fuller Theological Seminary
B.A. Communication Studies and Theatre Arts, Azusa Pacific University
What do you do on campus? I get the opportunity to develop discipleship and local and global service experiences for our students by connecting with staff, faculty, and external community members around the San Gabriel Valley and around the world. I also get the chance to teach and train our students in our programs as well as in our chapel spaces. Lastly, I get the chance to prayerfully guide our students through some of life's biggest questions and toughest challenges through pastoral care and counseling.
Julie Ploehn
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MOBILIZATION
EDUCATION:
M.S. College Counseling and Student Development, Azusa Pacific University
B.A. Communication Studies, Biola University
Minor: Biblical Studies
What do you do on campus? I have the privilege of inviting students into service opportunities both locally and globally. When we look at the life of Jesus, we see that He poured Himself out in love, choosing to serve others. That example is the heartbeat of my work. I get to challenge students to embrace a way of life that truly sees their neighbor, honors their worth, and serves them with the compassion and humility of Christ.
Rebekah Loufik
DISCIPLESHIP & Campus Ministry COORDINATOR / Campus Pastor
EDUCATION:
M.Div. Emphasis in Islamic Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary
B.A. Intercultural Communication, Bethany University
Minor: Biblical Languages
What do you do on campus? I get to care for, resource, counsel, equip, teach, preach, empower, and love APU students, and I get to connect them to Jesus and to ministry and service opportunities for their spiritual formation and love of God! BEST JOB EVER!!!!
Hankyul Lee
Mobilization coordinator
EDUCATION:
M.A. Urban Education, Loyola Marymount University
B.A. English and Humanities, Youth Ministry, Azusa Pacific University
What do you do on campus? I get the opportunity to support the Office of Service and Discipleship in both administrative and logistical capacities, helping create the behind-the-scenes structure that allows APU staff and students to actively engage in God's mission, both locally and globally, that all may hear and know God.
