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When you join Kairos University's Chaplaincy Program, students will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a fulfilling career as a Licensed Professional Chaplain. Listen to Dr. Robert McKay share insights on how to: Become a Chaplain Today! Contact Us to Learn More Ready to Apply Are you ready to apply today? Click here to start your application by taking the first step. Apply Now Kairos Pacific University of California Chaplaincy Program Program Format Each Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) unit comprises 400 hours: 100 hours of didactic instruction and 300 hours of clinical practice (internship). Units are offered every quarter (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter). This represents a typical full-time schedule that spans 12 weeks, with approximately 25 clinical hours per week (totaling 300 clinical hours) plus 100 didactic hours delivered across the term. Accreditation & Board Certification Pathway Upon successful completion, students earn four (4) CPE units through the Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training (ICPT), accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET), a U.S. Department of Education–recognized accreditor. These units may be used toward eligibility to apply for chaplaincy board certification with a nationally recognized certifying body, subject to each board’s specific requirements. Explore the richness of Kairos Pacific University of California's Chaplaincy Program, extending beyond our core curriculum. Our program is designed to cater to a diverse array of interests and professional aspirations within the realm of Chaplaincy. With a commitment to offering a comprehensive educational journey, we invite you to delve into the details of our Chaplaincy Program and discover how it aligns with your academic and career goals. For more information, visit our dedicated page on the Chaplaincy Program at Kairos Pacific University of California. See Program Details School of Theology Chaplaincy Program Enhance your role as a Chaplain in today's dynamic landscape. Our program equips you for modern Chaplaincy, fostering connections with individuals and communities. Elevate your ability to provide impactful spiritual guidance through Kairos University of California's Chaplaincy Program. Learn More

< Back Dr. Timothy Tseng Professor of Church History Academic Degrees & Education • Union Theological Seminary • Ph.D. (Church History) • M.Div. (Theology) • New York University • B.A. (Psychology) Academic Appointments & Experience • Kairos University : Professor of Church History • Canaan Taiwanese Christian Church : Pastor of English Ministries • Institute for the Study of Asian American Christianity : Executive Director and Founder • Logos Evangelical Seminary : Adjunct Professor • University of San Francisco : Adjunct Professor • Pacific School of Religion : Adjunct Professor • Graduate Theological Union/American Baptist Seminary of the West : Associate Professor of American Religious History • American Baptist Seminary of the West : Director of the Asian American Center • Colgate Rochester Divinity School/Crozer Theological Seminary : Assistant Professor • Denver Seminary : Assistant Professor of Church History Awards • Theological Scholar’s Grant • 2006 Association of Theological Schools (Lilly Endowment) • Project: “Persistent Witness: A Documentary History of Asian Protestants in the North American Diaspora” • The Changing Face of American Evangelicalism Research Grant • 2004-2005 Institute for the Study of American Evangelicals (Wheaton College - Luce Foundation) • Project: “The Evangelical Reconstruction of Chinese American Protestantism” • Project on Lived Theology • 2003-2004 University of Virginia (Lilly Endowment Inc.) • Faculty Grant • 2001 Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion (Lilly Endowment Inc.) • Workshop on Teaching & Learning for Theological School Faculty • 2000-2001 Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion (Lilly Endowment Inc.) • Participant in the Project on Theology and Race • 2000-2001 University of Virginia (Lilly Endowment Inc.) • Project on Theology and Community • 1997-1998 Loyola College in Maryland (Lilly Endowment Inc.) • Women and Twentieth-Century Protestantism Project Research Grant • 1996-1997 Andover-Newton Theological School & Institute for the Study of American Evangelicals (Pew Charitable Trusts) • Project: “Unbinding Their Souls: Chinese Protestant Women in Twentieth-Century America” • Summer Faculty Research Stipend • 1996 Louisville Institute for the Study of Protestantism and American Culture (Lilly Endowment Inc.) • Project: “Generation to Generation: An Oral-Video History Project Documenting Chinese Protestantism in the United States Since World War II” • Faculty Grants Seminar for Underrepresented Faculty • February 17-19, 1995 Association of Theological Schools • Dissertation Fellowship • 1992-1993 Louisville Institute for the Study of Protestantism and American Culture (Lilly Endowment Inc.) Affiliations • American Academy of Religion • American Historical Association • American Society of Church History • Association for Asian American Studies • Organization of American Historians Publications & Presentations • With David Yoo, “History of Religion in Asian America,” Oxford Handbook of Asian American History (Oxford University Press, forthcoming) • “Religious Leaders,” Asian and Oceanic American Religious Cultures Encyclopedia (ABC-CLIO) • Asian American Christianity: A Reader , Co-edited with Dr. Viji Nakka-Cammauf (Institute for the Study of Asian American Christianity, August 2009) • The Growth of Chinese Churches in the Bay Area : The 2008 Report of the Bay Area Chinese Churches Research Project, Co-edited with Dr. James Chuck (Institute for the Study of Asian American Christianity, March 2009) • Conversations on Forming Asian American Evangelical Theologies , Co-edited with D.J. Chuang (L2 Foundation, 2006) • Asian American Religious Leadership Today: A Preliminary Inquiry (Duke Divinity School, 2005) • “Exploring Asian American Christianity: Its Past, Present, and Future,” American Baptist Quarterly XXI:3 (September, 2002) • “Celebrating the Sesquicentennial of Rochester Theological Seminary,” American Baptist Quarterly XX:2 (June, 2001) Books • Book Chapter : “The Multicultural Future of American Evangelicalism,” in The Future of Evangelicalism in America (Columbia University Press, forthcoming) • Book : Trans-Pacific Transpositions: Protestantism in Chinese America (tentative title) • Book : Persistent Witness: A Documentary History of Asian American Christianity , co-edited with Hyung Shin Park • Book Chapter : “Children of Light: Following Jesus in Public Life” in Honoring the Generations: Learning with Asian North American Congregations (Judson Press, 2012): 148–168 • “Polity, Theology, and Ethnicity: Three Factors in the History of Asian American Baptists in Twentieth-Century America” in Baptist History Celebration – 2007 (Particular Baptist Press, 2008): 488-496 • “Beyond Orientalism and Assimilation: The Asian American as Historical Subject” in Realizing the America of Our Hearts: Theological Voices of Asian Americans (Chalice Press, 2003): 55-72 • “Trans-Pacific Transpositions: Continuities and Discontinuities in Chinese North American Protestantism,” in Revealing the Sacred in Asian and Pacific America (Routledge, 2003): 241-271 Teaching • American Religious History • Asian American Christianity (also as a GTU Ph.D. seminar) • Cultures of East Asia: Philosophy & Religion • Evangelicalism and Pentecostalism in the Modern World • History of Christianity courses (Early, Medieval, Reformation, Modern, Global, and Multicultural Perspectives) • History of Trans-Pacific Christianity Since 1500 • Race and Religion in U.S. History (also as a GTU Ph.D. seminar) • Religion in 20th Century United States: An Oral History Approach • Religion in the American West (GTU Ph.D. seminar) • Women and Religion in U.S. History

< Back Dr. Daniel B. Gilbert Professor of Theology DANIEL B. GILBERT, PH.D. Professor of Theology & Church History | Consultant | Pastor ⸻ Academic Degrees & Education • University of Aberdeen, King’s College (Scotland, UK) Ph.D. in Theology & Church History – 2005 Dissertation: “The Pneumatic Charismata in the Theology of John Calvin” • Regent University, School of Divinity (Virginia Beach, VA) M.Div. – 1992 • Mars Hill University (Mars Hill, NC) B.Sc . in Business Administration – 1984 ⸻ Academic Appointments & Teaching Experience • ELIM Theological Institutes (Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Colombia) Founder, President & Professor – 2012–Present • Global Awakening Theological Seminary (PA, USA) Adjunct Professor, Doctoral Mentor – 2025–Present • Regent University, School of Divinity (VA, USA) Assistant Professor of Theology – 2017–2023 Adjunct Professor – 2000–2002, 2016–2023 Director of Master’s Program – 2017–2020 • The King’s University (CA & TX, USA) Professor of Theology & Church History – 2004–2007 Adjunct Professor – 2004–2005, 2016 Dean of Students – 2005–2007 ⸻ Ministerial & Pastoral Experience • St. Stephen Presbyterian Church (Chatsworth, CA) Senior Pastor & Head of Staff – 2010–2016 • Abundant Life Church (Chesapeake, VA) Founding & Senior Pastor – 1996–2004 • Newhills Parish Church, Church of Scotland (Scotland, UK) Assistant Pastor – 1992–1996 • Yoido Full Gospel Church (Seoul, South Korea) Pastoral Intern – 1990 ⸻ Leadership, Consulting, & Other Roles • EmPowered Living International Ministries Founder & CEO – 2006–Present • DBG Consulting, Coaching & Teaching Founder – 2023–Present • Christian Broadcasting Network (Los Angeles, CA) Major Donor Field Representative – 2007–2010 • Church Consultant – Various Churches (USA) New Life Church, The Citadel Church, Water of Life Community Church – 2009–Present ⸻ Scholarly Contributions Books & Publications • The Big 5: Discovering the Five Foundations Every Christian Should Know – 2017 • “Calvin, the Gifts, and Prophecy,” in The Holy Spirit and the Reformation Legacy – 2020 • 5 Steps for Fresh Vision – eBook • In progress: Textbook on Pneumatology Selected Papers & Presentations • “The Spirit and the Word: John Calvin’s Concept of Scripture” – ETS, 2021 • “Why the Blood: Understanding Blood Covenant in the OT” – ETS, 2022 • “The Holy Spirit and the Reformation” – Conferences, 2017–2018 • “Preaching with Passion” – Ongoing Training Course, 2009–Present • “Empowered Living” – Seminar Series, 2006–Present ⸻ Courses Taught & Developed • Christian Theology I–III, Pneumatology, Soteriology, Ecclesiology • Homiletics, Christian Apologetics, Reformation History • Church Fathers, Models of Discipleship, Renewal Theology • Christian Philosophy, Teaching Practicum, Church Planting (DMin) ⸻ Professional Societies • Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) – Eastern Region President (2023–2024), Vice President (2021–2023) • American Society of Church History • Calvin Society • Scottish Evangelical Theology Society ⸻ Personal • Born: May 17, Atlanta, Georgia • Married to Mary Beth Gilbert (née Miller) since September 28, 1985 • One daughter: Maria Gilbert • Ordained: Evangelical Presbyterian Church – 1992 • Transferred to ECO of Presbyterians – 2020

Master of Arts in Organizational and Global Leadership 2 YEARS | 30 CREDITS[UNITS] ACADEMIC PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES M.A. in Organizational Leadership is a program which can enable students to gain advanced knowledge of core business practices from diverse fields such as coaching and mentoring, media and arts, healthcare, education, politics, or sports. Your studies of social dynamics, research, policy, and organizational change will prepare you for management and executive-level leadership roles in both the public and private sectors. The students learn how to direct, plan, and organize projects, from cross-cultural backgrounds and develop skills for working as a team. Students may study entrepreneurship, ethics, technology, and strategic planning, depending on the concentrations in which you enroll. APPLIED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE; This concentration emphasizes forward-looking leadership development with a particular focus on the ethical, strategic, and effective use of artificial intelligence in organizational settings. Students are equipped to understand how AI is shaping decision-making, communication, innovation, and organizational performance across industries. While the program does not provide technical training in computer science or software engineering, it prepares leaders to engage AI responsibly, guide teams through technological change, and make informed decisions in an increasingly digital world. The Master of Organizational Leadership (MAOL) is a fully online, asynchronous degree program that prepares working professionals to assume roles as dynamic leaders throughout the United States and around the world. This advanced degree is a hybrid, fast-track professional degree program focusing on leadership skills integrating organizations’ vision, values, and missions. SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Associate of Arts in Leadership Studies Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Studies Associate of Arts in Health and Social Care Bachelor of Arts in Health and Social Care Associate of Arts in Computer Science Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership Master of Science in Computer Information Systems Master of Science in Computer Science Ph.D. in Organizational and Global Leadership TESOL Certificate English as a Second Language FULL MAOL CURRICULUM MASTER OF ARTS IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP CURRICULUM MASTER OF ARTS IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP with APPLIED ARTIFICIAL INTELLEGENCE Find Out More About The Curriculum

< Back Dr. Dean Bobar Director of Undergraduate Studies, Professor of New Testament Dean Bobar Director of Undergraduate Studies, Professor of New Testament ⸻ Academic Degrees & Education • University of Birmingham, Birmingham, England Ph.D. Candidate in Religion & Theology – Expected Spring 2025 Dissertation: The Drama of the Old Testament: A Contemporary American Evangelical Search for Coherence in Conversation with Brevard S. Childs, Charles Taylor, and Kevin J. Vanhoozer • Vanguard University of Southern California, Costa Mesa, CA M.A. in Religion with an Emphasis in Biblical Studies – May 2010 Directed Reading Project: Tell Me the Old, Old Story: Romans and the Meta-Narrative of Scripture • Vanguard University of Southern California, Costa Mesa, CA B.A. in Religion with an Emphasis in Biblical Studies – May 2004 ⸻ Academic Appointments & Teaching Experience • Vanguard University of Southern California – Adjunct Professor of Theology NT 101C – New Testament Survey (Fall 2022–Spring 2025) OT 201C – Old Testament Survey (Summer 2023, online) CH 400C – Christian Heritage (Spring 2023–Spring 2025) TH 101C – Foundations for Christian Life (Fall 2024) • Vanguard University of Southern California – Guest Lecturer OT 201C – Old Testament Survey (Spring 2004, Undergraduate level) ⸻ Ministerial & Pastoral Experience • Christ Pacific Church, Huntington Beach, CA Adult Life Minister – Sept 2013–Oct 2022 Pastoral Assistant – Jan 2011–Dec 2012 Teaching Assistant – Jul 2004–Dec 2010 Youth Ministry Intern – Jul 1999–Jun 2004 Experience included monthly preaching, teaching Bible studies and classes, leading small groups, overseeing the Deacon Board, homeless outreach, pastoral care, and creating six years of 30-week curricula and commentaries. ⸻ Special Experience • Winner, American Bible Challenge (Season 1, 2012) – Team Judson’s Legacy. Awarded $124,000 for charity.

Join us here at Kairos Pacific University of California and: Lead Change. Coach with Mastery. PhD or MA in Organizational Leadership with Coaching & Mentoring Apply Now! GET MORE INFO Contact us to learn more! First Name Last Name Email Phone Submit Now Build Leaders Who Build Leaders. Scholar-Practitioner Leadership + Certified Coaching Skills A scholar-practitioner PhD for executives, educators, and ministry/nonprofit leaders. You'll master organizational change and culture, design evidence-based strategies, and earn an embedded Graduate Certificate in Coaching & Mentoring—equipping you with research depth and certified coaching tools to develop people at scale. Faith & leadership integrated: research-driven leadership, values-anchored coaching. Choose Your Pathway PhD in Organizational Leadership Doctoral rigor + embedded coaching certificate for real-world impact. Research with practical application, designed for working professionals. Learn More MA in Organizational Leadership Flexible master's pathway with an integrated Coaching & Mentoring Certificate—ideal for aspiring or mid-level leaders. Learn More Become the Leader Leaders Trust Lead transformation that lasts—while earning two credentials. The PhD in Organizational Leadership with Coaching & Mentoring unites rigorous research, ethical practice, and people-development. Along the way, you'll complete an embedded Graduate Certificate in Coaching & Mentoring, gaining advanced frameworks, tools, and practicum hours you can apply immediately in your context. Learn from scholar-practitioners, connect research to real problems, and design systems that help people thrive. Ideal for senior leaders in business, education, ministry, and nonprofits seeking measurable culture change and scalable mentoring structures. Graduate with doctoral expertise and a coaching credential that signals practical credibility. Research with Real Impact Mentor Future Leaders Flexible for Working Professionals Scholar-Practitioner Leadership Leadership Formed in Community Our programs are designed for transformation—not just information. Through mentorship, reflection, and applied research, you'll grow as a Christ-centered leader capable of stewarding change in any environment. Apply Now!

A guide for Christians who want their work to mean something. Not Sure What God Is Calling You To Do? Download a free guide that explores 7 careers where faith and purpose come together. First name Last name Email Submit What You’ll Get • 7 purpose-driven careers that help people • Simple questions to help you discover your calling • A starting point for aligning your faith with your future MORE THAN ONLINE LINE LEARING - COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE

Earn your AA or BA in Christian Psychology at Kairos Pacific University. Study modern psychology through a biblical worldview and prepare for graduate counseling pathways. Join us here at Kairos Pacific University of California and study: Psychology with a Christian Foundation. The Christian Psychology concentration integrates modern psychological science with a distinctly Christian worldview—preparing students for graduate-level counseling pathways while remaining grounded in theological clarity and professional integrity. Explore This Path! Apply Now GET MORE INFO Contact us to learn more about our organizational leadership program! First Name Last Name Email Phone Program of Interest Submit Now Modern Psychology. Christian Foundation. Psychology seeks to understand human behavior, emotion, cognition, and well-being. Contact Us to Learn More Program Curriculum -AA Program Curriculum -BA Ready to Apply Are you ready to apply today? Click here to start your application by taking the first step. Apply Now WHY CHRISTIAN PSYCHOLOGY? Psychology seeks to understand human behavior, emotion, cognition, and well-being. Christian Psychology begins with a deeper question: This concentration affirms that human beings are holistic—body, mind, soul, and spirit—created in the imago Dei. Every person carries inherent dignity, moral agency, relational depth, and eternal value. Students engage mainstream psychological theory and research while grounding their understanding of identity, suffering, healing, and transformation in a Christian theological framework. Faith is not an afterthought. It shapes the foundation. BUILT AS A GRADUATE PIPELINE A Launchpad Toward Counseling Licensure Pathways This undergraduate concentration is designed to prepare students for master’s-level programs that lead to professional licensure, including: • Marriage & Family Therapy (LMFT pathway) • Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling (LPCC pathway) • Substance Use Disorder Counseling (CAADC/SUD pathway) Psychology Is Never Worldview-Neutral. Every theory of human nature begins with assumptions. Secular psychology often operates from naturalistic or humanistic frameworks. While many evidence-based tools are helpful and widely used, they do not always address spiritual realities such as sin, grace, redemption, forgiveness, and relational restoration. The Christian Psychology concentration trains students to: • Engage psychological science thoughtfully • Evaluate theories through a Christian lens • Distinguish pastoral care from clinical counseling • Hold professional ethics with theological conviction • Enter graduate environments with integration skills already developed Students do not learn to reject science. They learn to interpret it wisely. This concentration may be a strong fit if you: • Feel called toward counseling or mental health fields • Plan to pursue graduate study and licensure • Want academic rigor without compromising faith • Desire to enter secular graduate programs grounded and prepared • Believe psychology and theology should be thoughtfully integrated MORE THAN ONLINE LEARNING - COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE Apply Now

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< Back Bishop Dexter KilpatrickI Cohort Director Academic Degrees & Education Sacramento Theological Seminary (Earned Doctorate Theology) Next Dimension Bible University (Honorary Doctorate Theological Studies) New Covenant Bible College. (B/A and Master’s Degree, Divinity ) San Bernardino Valley College. (Studied Administration of Justice & Sociology) Professional and Ministry Experience Ministry Experience (Please note that dates are approximately) Ecclesia Spirit Led Fellowship (Presiding Prelate Bishop) Present Spirit of Christ Tabernacle M.B.C. (Sr. Pastor) 2011-Present New Hope M.B.C. (Associate Pastor) 2009-2011 Mt Calvary M.B. C. (Assistant Pastor) 2006-2009 Tribe of Judah Ministries. (Bishop/Overseer) 2003-2006 Calvary Resurrection Baptist. (Assistant Pastor) 1994-2002 Carson C. D. C. (Youth Pastor/Teacher) 1985-1993 Bread of Life Church (State Youth Leader) 1980-1985 Awards Life Time Achievement Award- Next Dimension University 2014 State of California Congressional Award- Congressman Joe Baca Chino Institute for Women-Certificate of Ministry

Associate of Arts in Leadership Studies (Worship, Media & Creative Arts concentration) 20 COURSES 2 YEARS | 60 CREDITS[UNITS] ACADEMIC PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES The Associate of Arts in Leadership Studies (Worship, Media & Creative Arts concentration) is designed to equip students for pastoral ministry and leadership within a local church setting, a non-profit organization, or a mission organization. This program is a concise, well-balanced shorter program in biblical and leadership studies for students who may not be able to commit to a more extensive program. The AALS program provides students with significant knowledge of the Bible, a sound interpretive approach to the Scriptures, and a biblically-based theology. It equips them with an insightful understanding of biblical leadership and with the skills to serve effectively in a variety of capacities in the power of the Holy Spirit. The training and leadership skills gained in this program will equip students to minister to people in the local church setting or also in the marketplace. INTERNSHIP The AALS program includes an apprenticeship (Practicum/Internship) - which may be completed in a church or a marketplace setting, as well as at a non-profit, or a mission organization. This allows students to integrate their studies and to clarify their personal calling in a supervised setting, helping them to forge valuable relationships and to foster their growth as a practitioner LEARNING COMMUNITY SETTING / COHORT OPTION A practical and flexible classroom setting, as well as an online cohort option, is offered in order to accommodate leaders and working adults whose responsibilities and schedules do not permit enrollment in a traditional college degree program. The cohort model allows students to engage with professors and build community, resulting in a valuable and long-lasting support network. SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY Associate of Arts in Leadership Studies (Pastoral Ministry concentration) Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Studies (Pastoral Ministry concentration) Master of Divinity Doctor of Ministry Ph.D. in Organizational and Global Leadership with Missional Church Leadership Ph.D. in Organizational and Global Leadership with Coaching and Mentoring Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership Associate of Arts in Leadership Studies (Worship, Media & Creative Arts concentration) Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Studies (Worship, Media & Creative Arts concentration) FULL AALS CURRICULUM ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP STUDIES (WORSHIP, MEDIA & CREATIVE ARTS CONCENTRATION) CURRICULUM Find Out More About The Curriculum

< Back Dr Kim Chosie Professor of CADC & MFT Academic Degrees and Education WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT UNIVERSITY – DENVER, CO Doctor of Education in Leadership & Administration Dissertation Project: Development of an osteopathic medical school prematriculation program to mitigate the challenges of a changing competitive landscape All coursework complete/diploma to be awarded November 30, 2024 TROY UNIVERSITY – DOTHAN, AL Master of Science in Counseling & Psychology June, 1993 ALABAMA BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN COUNSELING Licensed Professional Counselor July, 1995 Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor July, 2004 FLORIDA CERTIFICATION BOARD June, 2005 Certified Addictions Professional Professional Experience Kairos Pacific University—2024 – present Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine – Dothan, AL University of Phoenix Adjunct Faculty/Instructor Teach undergraduate psychology and behavioral health courses, and graduate counseling courses including: Intro to Psychology Biological Psychology Counseling Supervision Psychopathology Individual Counseling Family Counseling Psychopharmacology Personality Theories Legal Issues in Counseling Psychology of Learning Codependence and Family Counseling Human Motivation Kim Chosie, LPCS – Dothan, AL 1995-Present Private Counseling Practice