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DR. JOHN G. STUPAR ACADEMIC DEGREES & EDUCATION University of Manchester (UK) PhD Fuller Theological Seminary M.A. in Global Leadership Moody Bible Institute Biblical Foundations Virginia Commonwealth University Public Speaking Radford University B.S. in Psychology George Mason University ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS & EXPERIENCE Kairos University Adjunct Professor of Practical Theology and Leadership The V3 Church Planting Movement National Director Missio Alliance Co-founder and Board Member Ecclesia Network Co-founder and West Coast Director Solis Foundation Co-founder and Director Kairos Los Angeles Co-founder and Church Coach GCM/Reliant Mission National Leadership Team, Governing Board Member New Life Christian Fellowship Founder AWARDS The Golden Heart Award – Great Commission Association of Churches The Golden Bus Award – Great Commission Association of Churches 2016 Readers Choice Award for The Church as Movement (InterVarsity Press) AFFILIATIONS The Colloquium on Violence and Religion The Gospel and Our Culture Network Manchester Wesley Research Centre (Junior Fellow) Missio Alliance Board Member Reliant Board Member PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS “Questions that Awaken A Leader’s Life,” The Exchange, Christianity Today “40 Lessons in Discipleship,” Gospel-Life Blog, Billy Graham Center for Evangelism “Postures of Movemental Leaders,” Gospel-Life Blog, Billy Graham Center for Evangelism “Jesus, Discipleship and Movement,” Gospel-Life Blog, Billy Graham Center for Evangelism “The Place Planters Need to Be,” Communal Blog, New Churches “Heroes of the Christian Faith: Lesslie Newbigin,” Gospel-Life Blog, Billy Graham Center for Evangelism “Cultivating a Welcoming Environment,” Gospel-Life Blog, Billy Graham Center for Evangelism “Salt, Light and a City” by Graham Hill – A Review, EMQ (Evangelical Missions Quarterly) “Apostles as Dream Awakeners,” EMQ (Evangelical Missions Quarterly) “The Gospel After Christendom: New Voice, New Cultures, New Expressions” (edited by Ryan K. Bolger) – A Review, Religious Studies Review “Kingdom Influence: Establishing God’s Reign Where We Live,” Leadership Journal Online “Five Environments Needed to Create Missional Culture,” The Online Pulpit (IVP) “How to Train Missional Community Leaders,” Verge Network “What is a Missional Community?” Verge Network “We Need Five Disciplers, Not One,” Gospel Centered Discipleship “Practicing Witness: A Missional Vision of Christian Practices” by Benjamin T. Conner – A Review, Religious Studies Review My passion is to see God’s kingdom become a greater reality on earth through the planting of churches that embody the good news in a way that is faithful to God, genuine to our context, and that proclaims the good news by our life and lips. I’ve given my life to planting churches as well as helping people plant churches that value tight-knit community, life-forming discipleship, locally-rooted presence and boundary crossing mission. BOOKS Sent to Flourish: A Guide to Planting and Multiplying Churches, Contributor, IVP Academic The Church as Movement: Starting and Sustaining Missional-Incarnational Communities, with Dan White Jr, InterVarsity Press Equip: Practical Ways to Train Missional Leaders, ebook contributor, Verge Network Creating a Missional Culture: Equipping the Church for the Sake of the World, InterVarsity Press Waiting for the Light: An Advent Devotional, Contributor, Mustard Seed Associates ViralHope: Good News from the Urbs to the Burbs (and Everything Inbetween), Editor and contributor, Ecclesia Press < Back Dr. John G. Stupar Tustin California campus Hybrid Online & Zoom Fall & Spring Cohort entry points Apply Today

Dr. Lucas J. Mather, Ph.D. Professor of Philosophy ⸻ Academic Degrees & Education • Ph.D. in Public Law & American Politics — Dissertation on normative issues in Constitutional Law  • 4 Master’s degrees in various fields (Philosophy, Biblical Studies, Public Policy, etc.)  • Diploma in Chinese Mandarin from the Defense Language Institute, Presidio of Monterey, CA  • Undergraduate & additional graduate studies at institutions including Monterey Peninsula College, Wayland Baptist University (Hawaiʻi), Denver Seminary, Biola University, Loyola Marymount University, Claremont colleges  ⸻ Academic Appointments & Teaching Experience • Has taught nearly two decades of undergraduate courses in Philosophy, Humanities, and Politics across Southern California  • Courses developed and taught include: – Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics, Logic, Symbolic Logic, Formal Logic, Logic in Practice  – Western Heritage (Ancient to Medieval), Social Ethics, Philosophy and Popular Culture, Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Contemporary Moral Issues, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, American Founding, International Relations, etc.  • Has taught at colleges and universities including Moorpark College, California Lutheran University, Pepperdine University, Loyola Marymount, LA City College, Pierce College, LA Mission College, Cal State Northridge, Cal State Fullerton, Mt. San Antonio College, Biola, Azusa Pacific, and others  ⸻ Professional & Other Experience • U.S. Navy — Active duty (7 years) in roles including special operations, intelligence, linguist, naval aircrewman, and foreign language training/support  • Founding Board Member — Orange County Gun Owners (PAC)  • Podcast Producer & Host — The Republican Professor  • Writer & Commentator — Regular articles and commentary on constitutional law, public policy, higher education, and cultural issues  ⸻ Publications & Works • Numerous articles on constitutional law, executive power, Chevron deference, and related topics on The Republican Professor website  • Podcast episodes on legal, political, and philosophical themes (available on major platforms)  < Back Lucas J. Mather Tustin California campus Hybrid Online & Zoom Fall & Spring Cohort entry points Apply Today

KENNETH R. WALTERS, JR., PH.D. ACADEMIC DEGREES & EDUCATION Fuller Theological Seminary — Ph.D. in Theology Vanguard University (Southern California College) — M.A. in Biblical Studies Oral Roberts University — B.A. in Biblical Studies ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS & EXPERIENCE Kairos University, Campus of AEU — Professor, Theology and Church History, Present Northpoint Bible College and Graduate School, Los Angeles — Location Director Bethesda University of California — Graduate Dean & Professor of Theology, 2010–2017 SoCal Network of the Assemblies of God, School of Ministry — Instructor The King’s University, Dallas, TX — Adjunct Professor, Theology & Church History, 2013–2018 Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, CA — Adjunct Professor, Christian Heritage & Church History, 2006–2007 Canyon Hills Bible College, Bakersfield, CA — Professor, Biblical & Theological Studies, 1995–2001 Vanguard University Extension, Costa Mesa, CA — Professor, Homiletics, Summer 1999 Teen Challenge Ministry Institute, Southgate, CA — Instructor, Biblical Studies, 1988–1989 COURSES TAUGHT Greek I & II New Testament Introduction Systematic Theology Church History & American Church History Romans & Synoptic Gospels Life of Paul & Life and Teachings of Christ Introduction to the Bible Homiletics & Hermeneutics Christian Apologetics Pentecostal History & Theology Christian Heritage & Eschatology Pentecostal Foundations for Theology & Ministry Pre-Reformation & Post-Reformation Spirituality MINISTERIAL EXPERIENCE SoCal Network of the Assemblies of God — Director of Intercultural Ministry, October 2018 West Valley Christian Center, Chatsworth, CA — Lead Pastor, 2000–2018 Canyon Country Assembly of God, Canyon Country, CA — Senior Pastor, 1986–2000 Southern California District Council of the Assemblies of God — Executive Presbyter, Region II, 1997–2000; Sectional Presbyter, San Fernando Section, 1994–1997, 2011–2014 La Mesa First Assembly of God, La Mesa, CA — Assistant Pastor, 1980–1986 Oakland Park Assembly of God, Ft. Lauderdale, FL — Associate Pastor, 1978–1980 Taft First Assembly of God, Taft, CA — Assistant Pastor, 1976–1978 SPECIAL PROJECTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS Oversaw New Building Project, West Valley Christian Center Lead Pastor of Parent Church for Ethnic Church Plants, including Assyrian, Spanish, multi-ethnic, Armenian, and Egyptian congregations Installed First Ever Solar Electric Generating System in a Los Angeles City Church (35KWh System) < Back Dr. Kenneth R. Walters, JR. Tustin California campus Hybrid Online & Zoom Fall & Spring Cohort entry points Apply Today

DR. KEVIN GRANT, PH.D. Professor of Organizational Leadership, Strategy & Finance ACADEMIC DEGREES & EDUCATION Regent University, VA Ph.D. in Global Leadership & Entrepreneurship Azusa Pacific University, CA M.B.A. in Entrepreneurial Finance Sterling College, KS B.A. in Business Administration Honors Inducted into the International Educators Hall of Fame ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS & TEACHING EXPERIENCE Over 100 online, hybrid, and in-person courses taught across undergraduate, MBA, and DBA programs UCLA – Adjunct Professor Organizational Change, Health Management, Business Communication Westcliff University – Associate Professor (MBA/DBA) Managerial Economics, Global Finance, Strategic Management La Sierra University – Adjunct Professor Financial Management, International Finance, Entrepreneurship Chapman University – Adjunct Professor Economics, Consulting, Leadership Development Concordia University – Adjunct Professor Capstone Projects, Management, Strategic Research Colorado Technical University – Core Adjunct Professor MBA Capstone, Doctoral Research Methods, Dissertation Chair Keller Graduate School of Management – Senior Adjunct Faculty Managerial Finance, Capstone, Accounting, Real Estate Vanguard University – Assistant Professor Finance, Macro/Microeconomics, Leadership, Business Ethics Webster University – Adjunct Professor Economics, Managerial Finance Curriculum Development: Authored over 50 online courses in leadership and public administration Teaching Platforms: Blackboard, Canvas, D2L, CLP, E-College, Ilinc PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Strategic Finance & Leadership Consultant Advisor to executives, businesses, churches, and nonprofits across finance, planning, and operations Designed strategic plans, multi-million dollar budgets, and financial projections Launched accredited business programs and campuses Presented workshops in Canada, Guatemala, Ukraine Keller Graduate School – Dean of Graduate Studies Oversaw 3 campuses, 9 MBA programs, $5M budget Increased enrollment revenue by $1.5M in 14 months Named Dean of the Year, Los Angeles Metro Vanguard University – Assistant Professor Led curriculum design and strategic initiatives Increased revenue by $3M through program development Forever Green Art – CFO & COO Scaled startup from $3M to $10M in revenue Automated infrastructure and secured $500K credit line Martin Associates – CFO Automated financial systems for 34-property real estate firm Fieldstead & Company – Chief of Staff Managed $30M philanthropic operations and staff of 20 Coast Hills Community Church – Executive Director of Finance & Admin Managed $5M budget and $7.5M capital campaign ICL Computers (North America) – Treasurer & Controller Oversaw treasury, cash management, and finance for $200M international firm PUBLICATIONS Grant, K. (Various, 2014). The Exemplar Paper Series – Topics on leadership, transformation, and legacy Grant, K. (2009). A Journey Called Metanoia – Contemporary Review Boje, D. & Grant, K. (2011). Storytelling and the Future of Organizations – Routledge CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS & SEMINARS “Leadership Living” – Vancouver, Canada “Now I Have Hope” – Guatemala Leadership Seminar “Live Kind, Be Kind” – Chapman University “Building Your Business Plan” – Taipei, Taiwan “Language of Leadership” – Colorado Tech University “Global Economy & Organizational Change” – Boeing, Long Beach Numerous academic and leadership development workshops globally PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Blind Reviewer – Journal of Management, Spirituality & Religion Member – Standing Management of Organizational Inquiry (SMOI) Member – Soren Kierkegaard Study Group, Psychiatry & Spiritual Forum at UCI < Back Dr. Kevin Grant Tustin California campus Hybrid Online & Zoom Fall & Spring Cohort entry points Apply Today

EUN SOOK KIM ACADEMIC DEGREES & EDUCATION Seoul Institute of the Arts B.A. in Creative Writing – Early 1990s Gangil Girls’ High School, Gangneung, South Korea High School Diploma – Late 1980s ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS & TEACHING EXPERIENCE Seoul Institute of the Arts & Various Universities in South Korea Guest Lecturer – Screenwriting, Drama Writing Workshops – Various Years Writing Mentorship Programs (Industry Labs) Mentor for Emerging Screenwriters – Ongoing PROFESSIONAL WRITING & CREATIVE WORK Screenwriter, South Korea (2003–Present) Renowned for shaping contemporary Korean television drama; works broadcast internationally. Major Works (Television Dramas): Lovers in Paris (2004) Lovers in Prague (2005) On Air (2008) City Hall (2009) Secret Garden (2010–2011) A Gentleman’s Dignity (2012) The Heirs (2013) Descendants of the Sun (2016) Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (Goblin) (2016–2017) Mr. Sunshine (2018) The King: Eternal Monarch (2020) The Glory (2022–2023) Genie, Make a Wish (2025) AWARDS & HONORS Baeksang Arts Awards – Best Screenplay (Descendants of the Sun, Goblin, and others) Recognized as a leading figure in the Korean Wave (Hallyu) Works distributed globally through Netflix and international broadcasters < Back Eun Sook Kim Director of International Affairs Tustin California campus Hybrid Online & Zoom Fall & Spring Cohort entry points Apply Today

Academic Degrees & Education • Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL Ph.D. in Systematic Theology – 2015 Dissertation: That Complex Whole: Divine Action and Science in Arthur Peacocke • Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL Master of Divinity (cum laude) – 2005 • University of California, Davis, CA B.Sc . in Biological Sciences – 1993 Academic Appointments & Experience • Kairos University Professor of Theology – Present • Alliance Evangelical Divinity School, Northern CA Director & Professor of Theology – Present • Alliance Evangelical Divinity School, Anaheim, CA Adjunct Professor of Theology – Present • Ha Noi Bible College, Vietnam Visiting Professor – 2012 - Present • Gateway Seminary, Fremont, CA Adjunct Professor – 2017 - 2019 Ministerial & Pastoral Experience • VITAS Healthcare Chaplain & Nationwide Grief Facilitator (Covid-19 Loss Zoom Group) – 2013 - Present • Living Word Community Church, San Jose, CA Lead Pastor – 2013 - 2022 • Guest Preacher at various local churches in the San Francisco Bay Area Research & Publications • Translation of The Gospel Coalition’s “Foundational Documents” into Vietnamese • Book Review: Dictionary of Christianity and Science: The Definitive Reference for the Intersection of Christian Faith and Contemporary Science – Bulletin of Ecclesial Theology, 2018 • Vietnamese Translation of John Frame’s Salvation Belongs to the Lord: An Introduction to Systematic Theology – P&R Publishing, 2016 Presentations & Conference Contributions • Some Reflections on the Diaspora Experience – Center for Pastor Theologians Annual Theology Conference, 2021 • Theology as Sanctified Imagination – Alliance Evangelical Divinity School, 2021 • A Critical Response to Amos Yong on Asian American Evangelical Theology – ISAAC NorCal Scholar Lecture, 2011 • The Life of Prayer – Midwest Annual C&MA Vietnamese Conference, 2009 • Thinking Christianly about the Culture of Advertising & Consumerism – C&MA Vietnamese District Conference, 2005 Courses & Areas of Teaching • Systematic Theology • Contemporary Theology • Apologetics • Historical Theology • Global Theology • Theological Education • Pastoral Ministry • History of the Vietnamese Church Professional Memberships • Evangelical Theological Society • Center for Pastor-Theologians < Back Dr. kiem le Tustin California campus Hybrid Online & Zoom Fall & Spring Cohort entry points Apply Today

JEFF AVANTS EDUCATION 2023 – Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing (in progress), Butler University, Indianapolis, IN. 2022 – Master of Fine Arts, English, Creative Writing, Lesley University, Boston, MA. 2016 – Doctor of Education, Educational Psychology, La Sierra University, Riverside, CA. 2019 – Master of Science, Educational Counseling/PPS Credential, University of La Verne, La Verne, CA. 2010 – Master of Arts, Marriage and Family Therapy, Hope International University, Fullerton, CA. 2009 – California Association of Alcohol and Drug Counselors Certificate, Christian Institute, Milpitas, CA. 2006 - Master of Arts, Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA. 2006 - Master of Arts, Ministry, Pastoral Counseling, Simpson University, Redding, CA. 1991 - Master of Arts, English, Creative Writing (GPA 4.0, Summa cum Laude), Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ. 1987 - Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies – Psychology, History, English - University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 1984 - Associate of Arts, Journalism, Ventura College, Ventura, CA. PROFESSSIONAL CREDENTIALS AND LICENSES Indiana K-12 School Counselor License. Valid, Exp 2/14/2026 California K-12 Pupil Personnel Services Credential. Valid, Exp 3/2/2029 Nevada K-12 School Counselor Teacher License. Valid, Exp 01/26/2029 Indiana Professional Licensing Marriage and Family Therapist, License 35002393A. Valid California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, License, 52882. Valid Nevada Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, License, 1005. Valid CADAC-II Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification. Valid Kairos Pacific University - Assistant Professor April 2026-Present Crisis Intake Coordinator, Ascension St. Vincent Stress Center, Indianapolis, IN, 2024-Present, & MFT Intern Supervisor, Central Psychological Services, Greenwood, IN, 2025-Present. EDUCATIONAL/ACADEMIC POSITIONS INSTRUCTOR OF ADDICTION STUDIES – California Consortium of Addiction Professionals, Long Beach, CA. 2018 to 2020. PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH – Ventura County Community College District, Ventura, CA. ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF HUMAN SERVICES – California State University Dominquez Hills, CA. 2014-2015. HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL – Ojai, CA. 2002-2003 Ventura County Christian High School – Ventura, CA. 1997-2003 GRADUATE ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH – Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ. PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS CLINICAL DIRECTOR – Renaissance Center for Expressive Therapy and Counseling, Ventura, CA. 2016 to 2023. LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST (LMFT/CADC-II) – Ventura Counseling Center, Ventura, CA. 2013-2017 BEHAVIORAL HEATLH CLINICIAN III (LMFT/CADC-II) – County of Ventura, Santa Paula Adult Mental Health and Simi Valley Alcohol/Drug Programs. 2010-2014. AWARDS 2007 – Commissioned Kentucky Colonel – Awarded Kentucky’s Highest Military Honor for Civilian Community Service and Leadership by Governor Ernie Fletcher. 1991 - Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society – Summa cum Laude Graduate in English, MA, 4.0 GPA Northern Arizona University. 1983 - Ventura College Outstanding Writer Award in Journalism. Published Poetry In: Ekstasis, Syzygy, Dog Music and Anthology by Simmerman and Dumar, < Back Jeff Avants Tustin California campus Hybrid Online & Zoom Fall & Spring Cohort entry points Apply Today

GABRIELLA LOCKE ACADEMIC DEGREES AND EDUCATION PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision May 2021 Duquesne University Dissertation- Technology and Pleasure: A Qualitative Study on Using Mobile Applications for Online and Offline Purposes MS in Rehabilitation Counseling May 2011 West Virginia University BS in Social Work May 2008 California University of Pennsylvania ACADEMIC APOINTMENTS & TEACHING EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor May-Present Kairos Pacific University Assistant Professor Aug. 2021-present Program Coordinator-Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling January 2022- December 2022 Assistant Professor August 2020- August 2021 Department of Health and Human Services Education Adjunct Professor August 2019- August 2020 Department of Psychology California University of PA Continuing Education Instructor May 2019-December 2021 Online & Professional Studies Program Penn State-Beaver Adjunct Professor March 2018- August 2020 Online & Professional Studies Program California Baptist University Courses taught include: Domestic Violence, Evaluation and Treatment of Compulsive Disorders, Career Counseling, Diversity Issues in Counseling Psychology, and Christian Perspectives of Professional Counseling Adjunct Professor May 2017-December 2018 Department of Education Duquesne University Adjunct Professor August 2018-December 2018 Department of Graduate Education Westminster University Adjunct Professor January 2017-December 2017 Department of Counseling Indiana University of PA Teaching Assistant January 2016-May 2016 Department of Counseling, Psychology, & Special Education Duquesne University Supervisor August 2015- December 2016 M.S. Ed Counselor Education Program Duquesne University UNIVERSITY SERVICE Group Leader February 2016 & February 2017 M.S. Ed Counselor Education Program Duquesne University Led group discussions for master’s level students on academic, self- reflection, and personal growth topics RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Research Assistant August 2014-December 2017 Department of Counseling, Psychology, and Special Education Duquesne University Assistant to Professor Waganesh Zeleke, conducting primary and secondary research CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as Part of a Violence Prevention Program for African American Adolescent Males,” Pennsylvania Counseling Association, State College, PA, November 2015 PUBLICATIONS Zeleke, Waganesh, Koester, Lynn, & Locke, Gabriella (2018). Parents’ Understanding of Adopted Children’s Ways of Being, Belonging, and Becoming. Journal of Child & Family Studies PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Owner/Licensed Professional Counselor September 2022-present Dr. Gabriella Locke, LPC Diagnosis of individuals Provides counseling to children, adolescents, and adults Utilize counseling techniques to help individuals attain goals Monitor progress of individuals Collaborate/consult with other professionals during treatment Licensed Professional Counselor March 2015-October 2022 Untethered Therapy Group Diagnosis of individuals Provides counseling to children, adolescents, and adults Utilize counseling techniques to help individuals attain goals Monitor progress of individuals Collaborate/consult with other professionals during treatment Clinical Supervisor of Outpatient Services May 2018-June 2019 Family Behavioral Resources Provide oversight of clinical quality of services Provide training, supervision, and mentoring to clinical team Responsible for clinical consultation, collaboration, and assessment for all assigned programs Act as a specialized clinician and provide direct billable services University Counselor/Interim Director March-April 2018 Point Park University Oversight of operations in the University Counseling Clinic Supervision of doctoral students completing placement in the clinic Provided consultation to faculty, staff, and parents regarding students of concern Provided counseling services to enrolled graduate and undergraduate students experiencing a wide range of difficulties COD Therapist June 2015-April 2017 Wesley Spectrum Services Diagnosis of individuals Provided therapy to individuals with co-occurring disorders Developed treatment plans Utilized counseling techniques to help individuals attain goals Monitored progress of individuals Drug & Alcohol Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor January 2011-May 2015 Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Provided counseling and vocational guidance Developed individualized plans for employment Determined eligibility for services based on diagnosis Evaluated and documented client progress Drug & Alcohol Workgroup 2011-2014 PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Coordinated statewide trainings for drug and alcohol counselors CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES Certified Sex Addiction Therapist 2022 Certified Adolescent Trauma Professional 2021 Certified Digital Health & Wellness Professional 2021 Licensed Professional Counselor 2014 Certified Rehabilitation Counselor 2011 Community Involvement MAC4G Leadership Development Program 2015 Founder/Director of Uniontown P.E.A.C.E. Program 2012 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Counseling Association Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development Counselors for Social Justice HONORS AND AWARDS Foundation for Self-Leadership IFS Leadership Fellows Program 2022 Chuck Cooper Foundation Academic Scholarship 2016 Pittsburgh, PA Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Training Scholarship 2016 Phoenix, AZ Academic Grant, West Virginia University 2010 Morgantown, WV CAAP Self-Sufficiency Award 2008 < Back Gabriella Locke Tustin California campus Hybrid Online & Zoom Fall & Spring Cohort entry points Apply Today

DR. KIEN DUONG ACADEMIC DEGREES & EDUCATION 2001-2005 Staten Island University Hospital 475 Seaview Avenue Staten Island, NY 10305 Residency in Combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics 2001-2002 Staten Island University Hospital 475 Seaview Avenue Staten Island, NY 10305 Internship in Combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics 1999-2001 New York Medical College Valhalla, NY 10595 Degree of Doctor of Medicine 1991-1997 City College of New York (CUNY) Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education/ CUNY Medical School 138th Street & Convent Avenue New York, NY 10031 Combined Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medicine 1988-1991 Brooklyn Technical High School 29 Fort Greene Place Brooklyn, NY 11217 High School Regents Diploma ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS & EXPERIENCE 7/2019 – Present Kairos Pacific University Professor of General Education and Health Education 7/2006 – Present Memorial Care Medical Group 2742 Dow Avenue Tustin, CA 92780 714-549-1300 Physician 4/2006-6/2006 Hung Nguyen, MD Inc 10900 Westminster Ave #3 Garden Grove, CA 92843 Physician 08/2005- 09/2005 Elmhurst Ave Medical Associates 86-08 Elmhurst Ave Elmhurst, NY 11371 Physician 2005-2006 York College of New York (CUNY) Physician Assistant Program 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11451 Physician Assistant Lecturer 1998-1999 Aviation High School of New York City 45-30 36th Street Long Island City, NY 11101 Science Teacher AWARDS 2004-2005 Staten Island University Hospital 475 Seaview Avenue Staten Island, NY 10305 Chief Resident in Combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics < Back Kien Duong Tustin California campus Hybrid Online & Zoom Fall & Spring Cohort entry points Apply Today

EDUCATION: 2017 Ph.D., Historical Theology and Theological Studies, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL 2011 Th.M., Systematic Theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL 2008 M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, FL 2003 B.A., East Asian Language and Culture, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS EMPLOYMENT: Current Appointments 2019-Present Associate Professor, Kansas Christian College, Overland Park, KS • Classes Taught: Church History, Systematic Theology I & II, Leadership Theology, Philosophy & Worldview, Apologetics, American History, World Civilization, Sociology, Research Methods 2023-Present Adjunct Professor of Church History, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL • Classes Taught: American Church History, Modern Church History Other Appointments 2022-2023 Interim Academic Dean & Registrar, Kansas Christian College, Overland Park, KS 2021-2022 Director of Student Success Center, Kansas Christian College, Overland Park, KS 2018-2021 Founding Lead Pastor, Image Fellowship Church, Leawood, KS 2012-2018 English Pastor, Chinese Evangelical Church of Portland, Hillsboro, OR 2011-2013 Research Assistant, Docent Research Group, Austin, TX 2010-2012 Pastoral Intern, Crossroads Church, Grayslake, IL 2011-2012 Teacher Assistant, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL 2006-2008 Teacher Assistant, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, FL 2007 Guest Lecturer, Kwale Bible School, Kwale, Kenya 2005-2006 Campus Director, The Navigators, Orlando, FL 2003-2004 Associate Staff, The Navigators, Orlando, FL ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES: Academic Affiliations Senior Fellow - Center for Pastor Theologians Fellow - Jonathan Edwards Center Member - Conference of Faith and History Member - Evangelical Theological Society Dissertation “The Legacy of Jonathan Edwards in the Founder of Deaf Education: An Historical Theology of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet.” Ph.D. diss., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2017. Books Research Assistant for Justin S. Holcomb. Know the Creeds and Councils. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2014. Research Assistant for Justin S. Holcomb, Know the Heretics. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2014. Articles “The Benevolent Empire” in The American Yawp. Joseph Locke and Ben Wright, eds. (Redwood City, CA: Stanford University Press, 2024). “Forgiveness and Reconciliation for the Sake of the Kingdom: An Eschatological Imagining of the Story of Joseph.” Bulletin of Ecclesial Theology 5.2 (June 2021). “Asian American Christianity,” in American Religious History: Belief and Society Through Time. Gary S. Smith, ed. (Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 2020). “Dwight, Timothy,” in American Religious History: Belief and Society Through Time. Gary S. Smith, ed. (Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 2020). “The Origin of Human Dignity: Considering the Imago Dei and Dust in the Church’s Debate on Human Origins.” Bulletin of Ecclesial Theology 4.2 (October 2019). Review of The Quest for the Historical Adam: Genesis, Hermeneutics, and Human Origins, by William Doodewaard. Bulletin of Ecclesial Theology 4.2 (January 2019). Academic Lectures/Papers “Image and Dust: Dignity and Humility in the Human Origins Debate.” Evangelical Theological Society, San Antonio, TX (15 November 2023). “Finally Abolition: The Imago Dei and Anti-Slavery in the Currents of the Enlightenment.” Evangelical Theological Society, Denver, CO (15 November 2022). “The Edwardsean Soteriology of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet,” Evangelical Theological Society, Atlanta, GA (19 November 2010). “Justice for the Deaf,” Conference on Faith and History, Newberg, OR (7 October 2010) < Back Nathan W. Chang Tustin California campus Hybrid Online & Zoom Fall & Spring Cohort entry points Apply Today

NIKKI RENEE RUFFIN EDUCATION Doctor of Education, Counselor Education and Supervision Northern Illinois University, CACREP Accredited December 2014 Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology, Boston College, 2001 Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, St. Louis University, 1999 PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, State of Illinois Licensed Mental Health Counselor, State of Indiana Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor, State of Illinois Approved Clinical Supervisor, NBCC Career Development Certification, Northern Illinois University Quantitative Research Methodology Certification, Northern Illinois University Distance Education Certification, Northern Illinois University Marriage and Family Certification, Capella University Contemporary Theory in Addictive Behavior, Capella University TEACHING EXPERIENCE Kairos Pacific University - Assistant Professor of Counseling Programs May 2026-Present Walden University- School of Counseling/Clinical Mental Health , Contributing Faculty October 2021 to Present Greenville University, Adjunct Psychology Professor Remote 2020-Present Southern New Hampshire University, Adjunct Humanities Professor Remote 2021 Grand Canyon University, Adjunct Counseling Professor Remote 2012-2018 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Jesse Brown Veterans Medical Center, Chicago, Il — Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor 2 Clinical Supervisor and Clinician-Contract, H.E.L.P, LLC March 2019-Present Mental Health Specialist III, Cook County Department of Corrections, Chicago IL November 2011 to Present LCPC, Part Time Uptown Psych, Chicago IL January 2019- October 2019 LCPC, Amundson & Schwartz Psychological Consulting, Chicago, IL 2010-2011/2016-2017 On-Call Clinician, Kishwaukee Community Hospital, DeKalb, IL, 2009-2010 Outpatient Care Advocate, United Behavioral Health, Schaumburg, IL, 2006-2008 Case Manager, Mental Health Net, St. Louis, MO, 2006 Therapist II, Comprehensive Mental Health Center, East St. Louis, IL, 2002-2005 In - Home Therapist, Family Preservation Center, Virginia Beach, VA, 2002 Foster Care Case Manager, First Home Care, Portsmouth, VA, 2001-2002 CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Chaves, A.P., et. al., Ruffin N.R. (2001, August). Conceptions of Work: The View from Urban Youth. Poster presented at the 2001 APA Conference in San Francisco, CA Wickman, S., et al., Ruffin N.R. (2008, November) Where Do I Start? Infusing Religion & Spirituality into Professional Counseling Identity & Practice. Presentation at the 2008 ICA Conference in Tinley, Park, IL Fisher, T.A., Ruffin N.R. (2009, March). School Counselor’s Role as Training Parents as Advocates. Presentation at the 2009 ACA Conference in Charlotte, NC Wickman, S. et al., Ruffin N.R. (2009, October). Navigating Spiritual and Religious Talk in Counselor Education. Presentation at the ACES Conference in San Diego, CA Ruffin, N. (2010) The Respect Group: A Qualitative Analysis of Religion and Spirituality in Counselor Education. Presentation at the ASERVIC Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC Ruffin, N. (2010) Talk about Religion: Research on the Impact of Spirituality Focus Group. Presentation at the NCACES Conference in Itasca, IL Ruffin, N. (2012) Integrating Spirituality and Religion into Counseling Supervision. Presentation at the ASERVIC Conference in Sante Fe, New Mexico Ruffin, N. (2014) Integrating Spirituality into Counseling Practicum: A look at Competence and Comfort. Presentation at the NCACES Conference in St. Louis, MO Ruffin, N. (2015) Integrating Spirituality into Counseling Practicum: A Look at Competence and Comfort, Implications for Pedagogy and Practice, Presentation at the IMCA Conference in University Park, IL 5 RESEARCH INTERESTS Spiritual and Religious Issues in Counseling Resilience in Adolescents Career Counseling and Transitions Diversity in Higher Education Counselor Supervision PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND SERVICE Illinois Counseling Association American Counseling Association Graduate Student Representative- ACES –ACA Conference 2009, Charlotte, NC ICA Leadership Academy Participant – ICA Conference 2009, Springfield, IL Regional 2 Representative, 2010-2012 - Illinois Counseling Association FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS Diversifying Faculty in Illinois Fellowship, Illinois Board of Higher Education –Northern Illinois University 2009-2013 Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year Award, Northern Illinois, Department of Counseling Adult and Higher Education, 2009-2010 Dr. Barbara J. Johnson, Ph.D. Past Chair and Associate Professor of Adult and Higher Education, Department of Counseling, Adult and Higher Education, Northern Illinois University, Currently Vice President for Accreditation Relations, Higher Learning Commission, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604, VM: 312- 881-8129 Email: bjohnson@hlcommission.org Dr. Elaine F. Jones, Ph. D. Undergraduate Advisor, Saint Louis University, currently Assistant Professor, Arcadia University, Department of Psychology 450 S. Easton Road Glenside, PA 19038, VM: 215-572-2990 Email: jonese@arcadia.edu Dr. Lee Covington Rush, Ph.D. Doctoral Dissertation Committee Member, Doctoral Program NIU, Associate Professor Emeritus, Department of Counseling, Adult and Higher Education Northern Illinois University, Gabel 201N, DeKalb IL 60115 VM: 614-783-2667 Email: leerush@optimum.net Dr. Scott Wickman, Ph.D. Doctoral Dissertation Committee Chair, Doctoral Program NIU, Associate Professor, Department of Counseling, Adult and Higher Education, Northern Illinois University, Graham Hall 427C, DeKalb IL 60115 VM 815-753-9324 Email: swickman@niu.edu < Back Nikki Renee Ruffin Tustin California campus Hybrid Online & Zoom Fall & Spring Cohort entry points Apply Today

KIM CHOSIE, EDD, LPC-S, CAP 334-685-0823 kim.chosie@kairos.aeu.edu Doctor of Education in Leadership & Administration William Howard Taft University Master of Science in Counseling & Psychology Troy University, Dothan, AL, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling Certified Addictions Professional Florida Certification Board Academic Dean 2025-Present Professor of Counselor Education Kairos Pacific University Director of Academic Support Services & Student Success Assistant Professor of Medical Education 2017 - Present Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine - Dothan, AL Adjunct Faculty/Instructor 2005 - Present University of Phoenix RESEARCH PUBLISHED Longitudinal Outcomes: Student Perceptions of a Third-Party-Resource-Based Pre-Matriculation Module. Kim Chosie, Sahil Bharwani, Robyn Schwartz, Dominic Gigliotti, Bridget Budny, Stacey Jackson, Caleb Hamilton (10/12/24). https://www.cureus.com/articles/295434 Efficacy of Peer Tutoring Program at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. Kailash, KC, Alozie Mbanaso, Kim Chosie, Emmanuel Segui (4/8/20). https://www.mededpublish.org/manuscripts/3184 12 Tips for developing institutional student, faculty and staff boundaries guidelines and training. Kim Chosie, Kristen Helms, Audrey Vasauskas (published 11/01/2024) DOI (10.12688/mep.20605.1) https://mededpublish.org/articles/14-275/v1 Using Osteopathic Medical School Institutional Data to Establish Correlation Between Academic Performance and First Time Board Pass Rates to Develop Academic Interventions for Students at Risk of First Board Failure. Kim Chosie (10/25/2024). DOI: 10.7759/cureus.72354, https://www.cureus.com/articles/295402 Predicting First-Year First-Semester Performance in Medical School in a Changing Landscape. Madison Walker, Ashley George, Shane Mohsin, Rhea Nichani, Kim Chosie, Christina Kennedy, Rahul Garg (published ). DOI Sleep, Stress and Coping Strategies in Medical Students. Colby Kihara, Britton Etheridge, Erin Park, Josh Collingswood, Sarah Adkins- Jablonsky, Kim Chosie, Audrey Vasauskas (submitted). The Burden of Eating: The Psychology Behind Type-1 Diabetic's Eating Habits. Cassandra Abrams, Kim Chosie (submitted). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS National Oral Presentations (by invitation) Developing Institutional Boundaries through Case- Based Discussion. American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Educating Leaders National Conference (2024). Kim Chosie, Audrey Vasauskas, Kristen Helms. Optimizing Student performance in the First Semester, First Year in a Changing Competitive Landscape. American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Educating Leaders National Conference (2024). Kim Chosie, Christina Kennedy. Introducing Self-Care as a Key Component to Modern Healthcare. American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Educating Leaders National Conference (2023). Kim Chosie and Audrey Vasauskas NATIONAL POSTER PRESENTATIONS Using Osteopathic Medical School Institutional Data to Establish Correlation Between Academic Performance and First Time Board Pass Rates to Develop Academic Interventions for Students at Risk of First Board Failure. American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Educating Leaders National Conference (2025). Kim Chosie Longitudinal Outcomes: Student Perceptions of a Third-Party-Resource-Based Pre-Matriculation Module. Kim Chosie, Sahil Bharwani, Robyn Schwartz, Dominic Gigliotti, Bridget Budny, Stacey Jackson, Caleb Hamilton. America Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Educating Leaders National Conference (2025). Efficacy of a Medical School Bootcamp Pre-matriculation Module for incoming 1 st Year Osteopathic Medical Students. America Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Educating Leaders National Conference (2024). Kim Chosie, Dominique Gigliotti, Bridgett Bundy, Stacey Jackson, Robyn Schwartz, Sahil Bharwani Student Attendance versus Course Performance, Association of American Medical Colleges (2023). Kevin Allen, Anagha Raghunandana, Shane Mohsin, Kim Chosie, Christina Kennedy Stressed Out Medical Students and How to Define Them, American Academy of Osteopathy (2017) Jonathan Carbungco, Tiffany Rey, Kim Chosie, Ronda Carter OTHER POSTER PRESENTATIONS Impact of Academic Advising on the Performance of Failing Students in the Anatomical Sciences and Molecular Medicine Course at ACOM. Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. Kelly Fuller, Kim Chosie, Jon Leo, Caleb Hamilton Efficacy of a Medical School Bootcamp Pre-matriculation Module for incoming 1 st Year Osteopathic Medical Students, American Colleges of Physicians (2023). Kim Chosie, Dominique Gigliotti, Bridgett Bundy, Stacey Jackson, Robyn Schwartz, Sahil Bharwani In-Progress: Medical Student Academic Success in Correlation to Success Types and ANKI Usage. Fred Helms, Kim Chosie, Jake Sosa, Manu Ponnala Use of AI by students, faculty at an osteopathic medical school. Benford Mafuvadze, Kristen Helms, Caitlin Aplin, Kim Chosie, Rahul Garg AI in Medical Education: A Scoping Review. Walter Johnson, Karla Urgiles, Kim Chosie A retrospective case-control analysis examining the effects of extracurricular Primary Clinical Skills (PCS) Teaching Assistant experience on Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) physical exam performance in medical school students. Lauren Clemmons, Kim Chosie, Jonathan Hardy, Ronda Carter. Empowering Access through Services and Engagement (EASE). Nicole Mitchell, Audrey Vasauskas, Praful Patel, Kim Chosie, Robyn Fischer, Justin Hovey Identifying “At-Risk” Medical Student Factors. Christina Kennedy, Kevin Allen, Rhea Nichani, Shane Mohsin, Victoria Boyd, Anagha Raghunandana, Kim Chosie Efficacy of Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction in an Outpatient Treatment Center during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Kim Chosie Officer – Faculty Assembly, Secretary Member – Faculty Handbook Committee Member – Institutional Diversity Council Member – Research Committee Member – Pre-Clinical Competency Committee Member – Clinical Competency Committee Member – Course/Faculty Evaluation Task Force INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE Member – Building Emergency Response Team Member – Know Your Boundaries Committee Member – Mind/Body Medicine Group Faculty Advisor – ACOM Addiction Coalition Faculty Advisor – Mental Health Club Faculty Advisor – Hispanic Interest Group Faculty Advisor – Military Interest Group Faculty Advisor – Peer Tutoring Program Student Advocate – Appeals Committee OMS I – Intramural Basketball Coach AWARDS Received 2024 National Academic Advising Association Outstanding Advisor Award Distinguished Staff Member Award 2022 Gold Humanism in Medicine Award 2021 Community Partner Award (2) for outstanding service as an advisory board member for the Dothan/Houston County Substance Abuse Partnership Community Partner Award (2) for outstanding volunteerism in the fight against substance abuse in our community, Dothan/Houston County Substance Abuse Partnership Appreciation Award for outstanding volunteerism as a board member for the Herring House, halfway house in Dothan, AL Appreciation Award for Exceptional Volunteer Contribution from the Wiregrass Coalition for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding contribution to Health and Safety at Army Fleet Support Outstanding Achievement Awards for exceeding performance goals at Bradford Health Services Leadership & Service Recognition Award from Fob Governor of Alabama TECHNICAL SKILLS Data Analysis & AI Tools Online Teaching Platforms (Canvas, Blackboard) Counseling & Therapy Techniques Curriculum Design Academic Advising & Mentoring Research Methodology Public Speaking AFFILIATIONS American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine National Academic Advising Association < Back Kim Chosie Academic Dean, Counseling Programs Tustin California campus Hybrid Online & Zoom Fall & Spring Cohort entry points Apply Today