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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)

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