Dr. Kenneth R. Walters, JR.

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 – Present

• Bethesda University of California

Graduate Dean & Professor of Theology – 2010 - 2017

• SoCal Network of the Assemblies of God, School of Ministry

Instructor – Present

• 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 - Present

• 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)