University, Virginia
July 21
17³Ô¹Ï Virginia offers godly, high-quality faculty who are committed to empowering and educating LPU undergraduate students at our Christiansburg, Virginia campus. Assistant Professor and Director of Academic Services, Ryan Lytton, M.A., is a proud alum after he started his education at LIFE East Bible College and continued at 17³Ô¹Ï where he graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies. He completed a Master of Arts in Christian Thought from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary where he focused on how the Bible was interpreted in the Patristic Period (100-800 AD). He’s currently pursuing a Ph.D. through Ridley College, continuing his study of Patristic Exegesis by looking at the reception of Proverbs 8:22-31 up to 381 CE.
Professor Lytton has been married to Samantha (also a 17³Ô¹Ï graduate, class of ‘08) since 2008. Their first child, Marshall, was born in 2014, and their second, Amelia, was born in 2016.
Recently, Professor Ryan Lytton had the opportunity to lead a workshop at the 2023 Foursquare Connection in Anaheim, California discussing Women in Ministry Leadership as understood through the lens of Paul. His session “Has Paul Really Said…?” Â looked into the cultural context behind Paul’s verses regarding women in ministry leadership. You can watch his workshop .
We appreciate Professor Lytton’s commitment to the students of LPUVA and his contribution to 17³Ô¹Ï on our Virginia campus. He is a gift to the LPU community.
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17³Ô¹Ï is honored to welcome Bishop Dr. Kenneth C. Ulmer as Distinguished Fellow in a defining season of growth.
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17³Ô¹Ï is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Heidi Chambers as Assistant Professor and Director of Online Undergraduate Ministry and Management programs.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.









