University, California
February 5
17³Ô¹Ï’s Director of Hispanic Initiatives, Dr. Hugo Aldana, traveled to Colombia to sign a partnership agreement with the VIDA Bible Institute led by Colombia’s Foursquare leader, Pastor Ricardo Guerrero. The primary conversations and arrangements were managed by the department coordinator, Débora Bravo, who also arranged for both the president of the Charismatic Church in Colombia, Pastor Arturo Andrade, and its national director of education, Pastor Ricardo Guerrero, to be linked to the program of Master’s in Leadership from our institution in the Spring 2024 Cohort.
Dr. Aldana shares, “We thank God because, in January 2024, we signed an agreement with the VIDA Bible Institute of the Foursquare Charismatic Christian Church of Colombia. We have started working to standardize said theological institution so its students can attend LPU. We celebrated the opening of the church president, Pastor Arturo Andrade, and its education director, Pastor Ricardo Guerrero. We hope that this relationship that has begun will bring many benefits to the denomination. Thank God for LPU, which opens its arms to work and brings Latin America closer to the programs of the alma matter of the Church of the Foursquare Gospel”.
Dr. Aldana was invited to lead two workshops – The Gifts of the Holy Spirit and Road to Higher Education – at the national convention for the Foursquare Charismatic Christian Church of Colombia which was hosted by Pastor Arturo Andrade. While in attendance at this convention, Dr. Aldana signed an academic agreement between 17³Ô¹Ï and VIDA Biblical Institute to continue to foster a partnership between LPU and the Hispanic community in Latin America. Our Hispanic Initiatives are working to continuously equip and empower Hispanic leaders across the globe and this partnership is another step in that direction.
Learn more about our MaestrÃa en Liderazgo here.
University
May 26
17³Ô¹Ï is honored to welcome Bishop Dr. Kenneth C. Ulmer as Distinguished Fellow in a defining season of growth.
University
May 24
17³Ô¹Ï is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Heidi Chambers as Assistant Professor and Director of Online Undergraduate Ministry and Management programs.
University
May 22
17³Ô¹Ï is pleased to announce that Dr. A.J. Swoboda will join LPU Seminary as Scholar in Residence, bringing his deep theological scholarship, pastoral leadership, and long-standing commitment to Spirit-empowered ministry to the university community.
University, Online
May 22
17³Ô¹Ï is excited to announce the launch of its 100% online Master of Arts in Education, coming July 2027. Designed for working professionals, this practical and leadership-focused degree will equip educators, ministry leaders, nonprofit professionals, and organizational trainers to grow their influence and expand their impact.
University
May 22
17³Ô¹Ï is taking an exciting and much-needed step forward with the launch of its first STEM program, the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, coming Fall 2027 through the School of Arts and Sciences.
University
May 21
17³Ô¹Ï celebrated its 2026 Commencement season with a powerful series of events that reflected the heart of the university’s mission: forming and launching leaders into their God given calling.
University
May 12
17³Ô¹Ï is now accepting applications for its July 2026 online graduate programs in leadership, theology, divinity, counseling and business. The application deadline is May 15, and classes begin July 20, giving prospective students the opportunity to take the next step in their calling through flexible, faith-centered graduate education.
University, California, Online
May 6
17³Ô¹Ï is pleased to welcome a dynamic group of new adjunct faculty whose diverse expertise and real-world experience will enrich the academic and spiritual formation of students across multiple programs.
University, California, Online
May 6
17³Ô¹Ï is pleased to share a series of thoughtful leadership appointments and organizational developments that reflect its ongoing commitment to academic excellence, institutional growth, and the formation of students for faithful service and leadership.















