Azusa Pacific University students have engaged with the local community this year by working with disabled teens and young adults through the Young Life Capernaum program. It is one of the many year round Local Engagement opportunities offered by the Office of Service and Discipleship (OSD).

“Young Life Capernaum is a ministry designed for students ages 14 to 22 with disabilities,” said Joseph Hsieh, junior a kinesiology major and OSD Local Engagement intern. “We want to engage in mentorship and build relationships within the community.”

Every other Friday, APU volunteers and club members gather at the Church of the Open Door in Glendora for club meetings. They spend the night cultivating personal relationships and spreading the word of God. “This program is important because it gives members a home where they can be themselves and encounter the Lord,” freshman acting major Allie Chobanian said. Volunteers lead the club meetings which consist of social time, games, a sermon (known as club talk), small group time, and dinner. While each semester is tailored to the participants, the general curriculum is designed to introduce the concepts of Jesus, faith, sin, and resurrection.

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“We try to provide a space that is made for members’ needs to engage in authentic relationships,” Hsieh said. “At this point in the semester, I am able to have genuine connections with them. When it’s my turn to give the club talk, I know who I’m talking to beyond a superficial relationship.”

During weeks where the club doesn’t meet, APU volunteers gather for leadership meetings to plan the next week’s meeting. “We go over prayer requests, what’s going on in our lives, and we pray for each of the teens and young adults by name,” Chobanian said. Leader meetings help keep the program organized while also building community between APU students. “Our leaders are amazing at building each other up,” Hsieh said. “It’s really helpful to have people alongside you working towards the same goal.”

Outside of weekly meetings, volunteers engage with club members through contact work, going with them to run errands or drive them to and from the meetings. “Our goal is to walk alongside our kids and live life with them,” Hsieh said. Chobanian recalled a time when one of the club members invited the volunteers to her art show. “It meant a lot that we were all there to support her, so the contact work aspect is super meaningful,” she said.

Participating in this program has been extremely impactful on APU students’ lives as well. “Seeing the club members grow in their faith is amazing,” Hsieh said. “We get to see the smiles on the kids’ faces during and after meetings. They get so excited to learn about Jesus, and that is a big reminder of why this program is so important.” Chobanian had a similar experience.

“Seeing them grow in their beliefs by inviting their friends to meetings or telling others about the Lord is a testament to how powerful faith can be,” she said. “It has challenged me in a healthy way to grow in my own beliefs.”

Young Life Capernaum also hosts two overnight camps each year where APU volunteers and club members get together to learn about Jesus and Scripture. They play games, listen to sermons, have dedicated worship time, and talk in small groups. “In November, we went to winter camp, and it was a meaningful experience to witness the club members encountering the Lord and help them ask the challenging questions that come with being a disciple,” Chobanian said.

“When I got to APU, I was looking for a place to use my background in disability ministry, and Young Life Capernaum gave me a sense of home and belonging as a freshman,” Chobanian said. “I highly recommend other APU students to come volunteer because it is the most fun and welcoming club you could ever be a part of.” Hsieh also encouraged students to reach out to the OSD to sign up as a leader. “Our friends would be really excited to meet anyone that wants to give volunteering a try,” he said.

There’s no feeling quite as comforting as a warm cup of coffee in the morning, or an iced latte on a sunny afternoon. While savoring coffee is a daily ritual for many all over the world, Caitlin (Hill) Volk, ’07, has turned her love for a freshly brewed cup into a flourishing family business. For the past year, Inland Roasters has served California’s Central Valley with quality coffee that pays homage to her late father-in-law.

Originally from Portland, Ore., Caitlin always dreamed of living in California. After graduating from high school, she was drawn to Azusa Pacific University for its faith-based values, the school’s overall friendly atmosphere, and the impressive volleyball team, which she was a member of her sophomore year. Caitlin majored in Christian Ministries. Looking back, she considers APU the best Bible education possible, and cherishes the faith development she fostered during her undergraduate years.

Playing on APU’s volleyball team was a highlight of Caitlin’s college experience, as she strengthened bonds with her teammates. Other aspects of her college career that Caitlin reflects on with gratitude include living in the dorms, attending chapel more times than the school’s weekly requirement, and venturing on a mission trip to Japan to serve in youth ministry. “I truly thrived in APU’s environment,” Caitlin said. The theology department offered her the space to form her faith, frequently building upon her beliefs to discover God’s calling for Caitlin’s vocation.

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During the summer, Caitlin worked at Camp Hammer in Santa Cruz, where she met her husband, Reid Volk. After graduating in 2007, Caitlin moved to the Santa Cruz area, got married in 2010, and earned an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy. The couple moved to Turlock while pregnant with their first daughter, Cora (age 9), and had their second daughter, Everly (age 7), two years later. 

Caitlin and her husband became immersed in coffee culture, spending time at coffee shops to socialize and study while living in Santa Cruz. Their java options were limited when they moved to Turlock, so after discussing their dreams of starting a business, the Volks set out to make the vision for their passion project a reality. “Even though we didn’t really know anything about how to make coffee at first, we took everything one step at a time and it’s been such a fun journey,” Caitlin said.

Brent Volk (Reid’s brother) and his wife Lizzie were immediately thrilled by the idea and helped form Inland Roasters. The company launched last summer, and all four members continue to contribute their individual talents. Reid is the head roaster, often experimenting with techniques to bring out different notes in the coffee beans, all picked at peak freshness and sourced from countries including Mexico, Guatemala, Kenya, and more. “Every variable can be leveraged in different ways in order to get a different experience,” he said. From the water and mineral content, to tweaking the water’s temperature, Reid loves sharing taste tests with Caitlin as they discover new hints of flavor in each roast.

Lizzie and Caitlin collaborate to market the company, keep track of sales, and reach out to other businesses in town. As stay-at-home moms with chronic health issues, both women are passionate about selling a safe and healthy product, free of the typical chemicals and mold content found in big brand coffee. Inland Roasters uses the Swiss Water® process, an all-natural method, for their decaffeinated roasts. 

The Turlock community quickly fell in love with Inland Roasters, buying their coffee at farmers markets and online. Four restaurants and a coffee shop in the Central Valley serve Inland Roasters’ coffee, offering customers a decadent, fresh drink. Many enjoy their cup without any cream or sugar because the coffee is bursting with flavor on its own.

At the heart of Inland Roasters is the desire all four owners share to honor Reid and Brent’s father, Steve Volk. His passing in 2018 was a difficult season for the Volk family. Each roast is named after a   memory of Steve. For example, the Vallarta Sunset is a reference to the family’s annual vacation to Puerto Vallarta, where Steve’s favorite thing to do on the trip was watch the sunset. 

Through their thriving coffee business, the Volks are a testament to the ways in which pursuing one’s passion is an answer to God’s call. Their dedication to delivering a quality experience to all consumers reflects not only the family’s love for relishing a premium cup of coffee, but for gathering people together in community. 

Reflecting on how APU shaped her into the business woman she is today, Caitlin is grateful for the spiritual formation she has cultivated ever since. “Everything I gained at APU was of the highest caliber, and I’ve held onto it ever since,” she said. Caitlin exercises her God-given talents by collaborating with her family to create something meaningful. More than just great coffee, Inland Roasters serves customers a comforting, sustainable experience.

Use code APU10 for 10% off your first purchase at InlandRoasters.com.

All her life, Vienna Christensen ’20 has been fascinated with travel, cultures, and serving others. As the daughter of missionaries, she never lived anywhere for longer than three years at a time. Her exposure to the beauty of different backgrounds combined with her heart for ministry through effective guidance led her to study sociology and honors humanities at Azusa Pacific University. She now serves as the Outreach Manager at World Relief Western Washington, assisting in refugee resettlement, drawing from what she experienced growing up and the ways her education expanded her understanding of others.

Before college, Christensen had already visited more than 20 countries. After high school she completed a few internships and short term mission trips. While living in Oregon, she started working in college ministry, engaging in discussions with various university students. Christensen felt called to pursue higher education, and toured a number of schools in Southern California. “I immediately felt like I could thrive at APU,” she said. Christensen started her studies in spring 2017.

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Some of Christensen’s most fruitful and formative years of her life were at APU.“I’ve always loved reading and writing. The Honors College allowed me to enter a safe space where my peers and I could discuss our opinions about great books, and every student’s voice mattered as much as our professor’s,” she said. At the same time, as a sociology major, Christensen broadened her perspective on the ways societies shift and change one another, and often tied in what she learned into her honors papers and conversations. “Sociology is a tool to help understand the ever-changing flow of society and how we are both creating culture and being influenced by it at the same time.” All honors humanities majors work on a final capstone project called Oxbridge, where students collaborate to write and publish a book analyzing a piece of literature. Christensen looks back fondly on the chapter she wrote about John Milton’s Paradise Lost, where she intertwined her passion for sociology by arguing that the author was an exile exploring the relationship between other exiles in order to prove that refugee resettlement must be community based. 

Apart from the enriching classroom experience, Christensen’s involvement in community taught her a number of valuable lessons that she continues to embody today. One of the things she misses most is attending chapel. “I wish I could still have brief moments throughout the week to worship, and hear from incredible speakers from all over the world. I didn’t realize the gravity of what I was privileged enough to partake in,” she said. Christensen was a resident advisor for two years, and thoroughly enjoyed creating a welcoming environment for students. She also worked for the Center of Student Action (now the Office of Service and Discipleship), which laid an excellent foundation for her career. She collaborated with non-profit organizations in Azusa helping undocumented immigrants prepare for citizenship. “College is what you make of it, so make the most of it!” she said. Christensen wishes she would have taken advantage of even more opportunities while they were available, but is grateful for the ways APU poured into her spiritual, professional, and personal life.

While Christensen found fulfillment in the many ways she made a difference in people’s lives on and off campus, one of the challenges she faced was learning to balance her commitments. “No matter what, there was always a leader at APU who was not just invested in my career journey, but me as a person,” she said. The life-changing mentors she met offered Christensen the comfort that God is big enough to carry the weight of whatever she’s going through, and to reduce the pressure to try to do everything herself. Learning to trust God and allow his healing to intercede through the people He placed in Christensen’s life is something she continues to foster. 

Because of the wide range of experiences that Christensen embraced at APU, she was set for success while pursuing her goals after graduating. After being inspired by a guest speaker in one of her sociology classes who worked for a refugee resettlement agency, Christensen realized exactly where she was meant to make a difference. A mentor recommended she look into AmeriCorps, and Christensen discovered World Relief through a position as an intermediate and advanced ESL instructor. She quickly became a coordinator and trained community teams to walk alongside refugee families through their resettlement journey. For the past two years Christensen has been the Outreach Manager. 

World Relief is one of ten resettlement agencies in the U.S. As a Christian non-profit, they strive to go above and beyond federal requirements. Refugees undergo a long, complicated process to earn resettlement in the U.S., and are given only 90 days to be fully self-sufficient. World Relief helps families through case work management, ensuring refugees are directed to the correct documents and employment programs to suit their needs. Additionally, community outreach broadens refugees’ inclusion in social engagement. Christensen’s job as the Outreach Manager is to connect newly arrived refugee families to welcoming communities. “At World Relief we believe that what we do isn’t just to the benefit of the refugees we serve, but also to the community as a whole, including individual volunteers and churches we partner with,” she said. To learn more about how you can be a part of welcoming your new neighbors visit worldrelief.org. 

Even when challenges arise, Christensen aims to provide holistic care to clients. “Relying on federal funding closes doors,” she said, “but there are ways that the community can come alongside their new neighbors to give them the support they need to be successful.” Christensen encourages everyone to do their part. “You don’t have to be a caseworker to have an impact. Be a smiling face, and be welcoming to everyone. It goes a long way.” Click here to learn more about refugee resettlement, and a recommended reading list. 

Christensen is a true difference maker in all she does. But it’s about more than just the work she completes on a daily basis, or the number of refugees she helps each year. Rather, it’s the hearts she touches through her kindness. Her love for God and people radiates through all her intentions. Her care for making every individual she meets feel worthy proves that to embrace love in whatever way God calls you to is to fulfill the calling He has for you.

Words have the power to transform, inspire, and uplift others. Becky Keife, MA ’18, was born with a passion for writing, drawn to empowering, life-giving words. Her childhood dream of becoming an author came true within a journey of venturing into different career paths, fearlessly raising her three children alongside her loving husband, and discovering joy through the challenges of making her aspirations a reality.

From Whittier, Calif., Keife’s lifelong love of journaling and jotting thoughts down anywhere she could continued to grow. Keife studied creative writing at Cal State Long Beach in undergrad. While she was able to hone her skills through the years she spent there, Keife’s life took some unexpected detours after college. She worked in medical billing for a few years before becoming an editor at Azusa Pacific University in the University Relations office (now the Division of Strategic Communication and Engagement). Keife’s husband, Chris Keife, is the school’s head volleyball coach. 

After working at APU for a short time, Keife was a stay at home mom, taking care of her three boys. When her husband shared that APU was opening a Masters in English program, Keife was hesitant, aware of how deeply she wanted to pursue her calling, but unsure of how to juggle her responsibilities while returning to school. “I prayed, asking God where I would ever find the time and energy to add something else to my plate. I felt the spirit tell me, ‘This is what I have to prepare you for what’s next,’” Keife said. Lacking clarity of what God had planned for her, Keife took a leap of faith and chose to tackle the program one class at a time. “Within my first year it became clear to me what God had next.” While Keife had experience blogging and writing on different platforms, her English classes helped further equip her to leap into the world of Chirstian publishing.

One of the most influential people in Keife’s life is Joseph Bentz, PhD, who taught five of Keife’s classes during her time in the MA program. He became a mentor to her, introducing Keife to the many avenues she could take as a writer. Every week when she walked into his class, she read the question Bentz wrote on the board: “What is possible for me as a writer?” That question, along with Bentz’s guidance and encouragement, became instrumental in her career. “Dr. Bentz provided the tools and resources to launch a writing career, which took my dreams to the next level.” Throughout the entirety of Keife’s experience as a student at APU, she cherishes feeling seen as an individual, scholar, and writer.

During Keife’s graduate studies, she received a call from an editor she knew at (in)courage, a Christian women’s writing platform, inviting her to join the staff. “For years God had used that website as a source of spiritual encouragement for me as well as a model for women telling their stories, thinking deeply, and impacting lives through the power of words,” Keife said. She was grateful to be able to fully quit her medical billing job in order to pursue writing and editing as she continued working on her MA. Since working at (in)courage, Keife has written Bible studies and devotionals for the company.

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When Keife graduated in 2018, her thesis project turned into the proposal for her first book. Within a month of graduating, Keife signed her first contract, and published No Better Mom for the Job: Parenting with Confidence (Even When You Don’t Feel Cut Out For It). “I was blessed with three incredible children within three and a half years. Motherhood is such a gift, however, I experienced a lot of feelings of inadequacy,” Keife said. Her book covers her realization that God has a plan and purpose for mothers, and she hopes that readers feel less alone if they’re facing similar struggles. “God meets us in the thick of everything we go through. He’s there when you’re playing with LEGOs on the living room floor with your kids, folding laundry, or having a meltdown.”

In 2021 Keife released another book, The Simple Difference: How Every Small Kindness Makes a Big Impact, which explores God’s kindness and how He invites us to be a conduit of His kindness to others, right where we are with exactly what we have.s. “It’s so easy to get overwhelmed by how big the world’s problems are. This book answers the question, ‘Can I even make a difference?’” Keife shared. She delivers the message that kindness can create a ripple effect to change the world. 

Keife recently signed another contract. Her next book will be released in 2025 from Waterbrook, an imprint of Penguin Random House.

In addition to her authorship and writing for (in)courage, Keife became a certified conversion copywriter and launched her flourishing business, Lightbulb Copy, less than a year ago. “Copy is words that sell. From supporting authors, speakers, and online businesses through email and website copy, my joy comes from serving people. Through writing I get to connect with others to capture their vision,” Keife said. 

Through all the twists and turns Keife has experienced in her journey as a mother, author, and business owner, she has grown closer to God, her calling, and her family. “I often pray that God would expand my capacity,” Keife said. “When I feel like I’m not enough I do my best to shift my gaze on Him. If God has called me to do something, He’ll equip me to follow through.”

Maia (MJ) Sanchez ’26, a liberal studies major with a concentration in psychology, spent two weeks serving in Belize and Guatemala on a Global Engagement trip through the Office of Service and Discipleship this summer. She learned about the value of connecting with others through listening and sharing one’s story, as well as relinquishing preconceived expectations.

Why did you choose Belize and Guatemala for your global engagement trip?

I had planned to go to Ireland but there weren’t enough team members going, so when I was faced with making a new choice, I talked about it with my parents. They encouraged me toward deciding on Belize and Guatemala because of the locations’ safety, and the ministry was closest to what I would have been doing in Ireland.

How did you serve on the trip?

We visited people’s homes, providing water filters to ensure clean drinking water. Additionally, we related the Gospel to the water filter to teach about how Christ purifies lives.

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What were a few highlights of the trip?

One of them was definitely meeting people who truly embodied their cultures. Two women we met had experienced church hurt, but they were still willing to open their homes to us and share their stories. It was especially rewarding to meet people who had never heard who God was, and to spread His love with them. They didn’t know they were loved by their creator. Some came to tears at the idea that God wants a relationship with them.

What was the dynamic like on your team?

At first it was a bit awkward. There were only four of us, and we all came from various backgrounds. I’d never met any of them before being on the team, but by the time we got to the airport we started to bond more. We’re all really close now and have stayed in touch. 

How did you see God move on the trip?

Watching people come to Christ was one way, but I especially learned to open my eyes both to the people of those countries and the ones on my team, in a more loving aspect. One of the Bible verses we read together as a team encouraged us to pray that God would give us His eyes to see others through. That was cultivated most on this trip.

How did you grow personally and spiritually?

I learned to be more vocal with my story. When you’re put in a position to walk into what could be a challenging in-home visit, turning it into sharing the Gospel can be tough if you don’t know your story. I discovered how to express my story openly with others. 

Would you recommend Global Engagement trips to other students? What advice would you give them?

I would absolutely recommend it! I would advise people not to approach mission trips with expectations. If they’re given an opportunity, I’d encourage students to pick a team that doesn’t relate to their major. This is the time to try new things. It’s easy to pick a Global Engagement trip that aligns with your vocation, but if you step out of your box and pick something you’re not comfortable with you can grow so much more. 

Service is one of APU’s four cornerstones. What does service mean to you?

Service means doing something without expecting rewards. It’s doing something because you have the ability to help someone else. Often, it’s driven by a feeling God places on your heart.

All APU undergraduate students serve 120 hours over the course of four years. There are many opportunities during the school year and during the summer to serve both locally and globally. Learn more about Global Engagement trips here or by emailing osd@apu.edu .

When Jordan Orme ’19 created his YouTube channel at the beginning of the pandemic, he had no idea it would grow so quickly. Orme had spent the previous two years editing music videos for major artists such as Justin Bieber and Post Malone, working on documentaries for celebrities including Demi Lovato and Kylie Jenner, and creating commercials for Amazon and Nike. His channel started as a passion project, with Orme hoping to pass along insights he had gleaned from these experiences into video editing advice. When he began breaking down edits on some of his favorite music videos—especially in the K-pop genre— his following boomed.

In the four years since launching, Orme’s channel has amassed more than 873,000 subscribers and his videos have garnered more than 111 million views. While the numbers are eye popping, he realized his work was not truly fulfilling. 

“Last year, I was driving home and I felt the presence of the Holy Spirit convict me that I had been living a life of idolatry. I had been so success oriented. I had put money and popularity first, instead of God,” Orme said. “I started crying in my car and knew I needed to repent. I realized that the only thing I’m going to take with me from this life is my relationship with Jesus. It’s the only thing I’m going to have forever, and all of the personal success I had prioritized was just fluff that didn’t really matter. I was on a bad trajectory, so I decided to turn my life around and try to live more like Jesus.”

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Originally from Hawaii, Orme’s family moved to a small town in Wisconsin when he was in middle school. As a child, Orme developed two strong passions—soccer and art. Unfortunately, his high school in Wisconsin didn’t have a soccer team, so he decided to become a kicker for their football team. Orme was a talented kicker and received a few offers from colleges across the country to play football. Although he didn’t get an athletic scholarship, he felt called to Azusa Pacific University because of the football team, the excellent arts programs, and the proximity to Los Angeles. While he enjoyed playing football at APU, Orme quit the team after just one year to focus on his studies and his passion for art. “God used football as a way to get me to come to APU,” he said. “It was a tough decision to give it up, but I know now it was the right choice.”

Although Orme had never done any filmmaking in high school, he was interested in the craft and decided to study cinematic arts at APU. During his freshman year, Orme quickly discovered many parts of filmmaking didn’t appeal to him through his cinema production class where he had to make three short films by himself. The arduous process of script-writing, filming, and production challenged Orme, but when he got to the cinematic arts lab, everything changed. “I downloaded all the files to my hard drive, put in my headphones, and started editing. I started watching tutorials around 5 p.m. because I didn’t know how to use the editing software,” he said. “I got lost in editing and when I looked up at the clock, it was already 5 a.m. I had accidentally worked through the night because I was having way too much fun making a movie.” After that night, Orme knew he wanted to pursue a career in editing. 

With his calling realized, Orme found a mentor in adjunct professor Mickey Corcoran. Recognizing his talent, Corcoran took Orme under his wing and encouraged him to begin freelance editing. Corcoran connected Orme with professionals in the industry to help him get his foot in the door. “He basically served as a life coach for me, teaching me so many practical things like how to make a budget for all my monthly expenses, what rates I would need to charge for editing, how many freelance jobs I would need to take at those rates and so on,” Orme said. “Thanks to Mickey, I felt confident that I could be a successful freelance editor.”  

Before graduating, Orme served as a film production intern for APU’s Office of University Relations (now the Division of Strategic Communication and Engagement). He helped create many videos featuring stories of APU students and faculty. Through this internship, he also built a connection with Chadwick Trentham who later founded West Productions. Through this connection, Orme landed his first opportunity to edit a commercial for GameWorks. “Chadwick liked the work I did on that commercial, so he kept giving me opportunities,” Orme said. Trentham also connected Orme with Conscious Minds Productions, a studio founded by APU alumni. “They gave me opportunities to edit commercials for Nike and  Jack Ryan on Amazon Prime,” Orme said. “After I shared the edits I had done on those commercials on social media, people started reaching out with projects and it just kind of snowballed.”

With this work under his belt, Orme decided to reach out to Arrad Rahgoshay, a famous director at Riveting Entertainment. Although it took a couple months, Rahgoshay got back to him and asked him to interview. After the interview, Rahgoshay gave Orme a chance to edit a music video. Impressed by his work, Rahgoshay decided to give Orme another project, then another, and soon Orme was frequently editing videos for him. Orme would go to his office, pick up a hard drive with all the video footage and music on it, drive home, and spend the next two days editing music videos for top artists such as Swae Lee and Becky G, then go back to the office and edit it again with Rahgoshay and sometimes the artists themselves. “As an editor, you just try to execute. During my first pass, I make what I think the video should be. Then it becomes a collaborative experience with the director’s cut before going to the artists and the label,” Orme said. “It was a lot of fun working on those videos. But after a while, I got tired of executing other people’s vision for their videos.” Wanting to start sharing his own story instead of telling others’, Orme began saying no to more and more opportunities, despite the high pay. He focused on his YouTube channel and started getting millions of views for his video edit breakdowns. 

While viewers can learn a lot of tips from Orme’s channel, the editing process involves far more than he could convey through his breakdown videos. So he decided to create an online course called The Editing Formula, a video editing masterclass for any software. In the course, Orme demonstrates the step-by-step process of editing a video from start to finish, explains the decision making psychology behind the edits he made in videos, gives advice that he learned from Corcoran and others in the industry, and provides 8k RAW footage and sound effects for people to follow along and put the instruction into practice. “You come out of the course having edited a full commercial and part of a music video,” Orme said. “I call it The Editing Formula because it’s the same one I use and you can use it every time to make great edits.” More than 1,000 people have completed his course and are using it in their art.

Orme found enjoyment imparting his knowledge through the course and through sharing video edit breakdowns on his YouTube channel, yet he longed for something more. It was around this time he was convicted by the Holy Spirit. 

As I walked through the Duke and Darling buildings on West Campus on my way to a class last semester, an interesting sight stopped me in my tracks. Across the typically blank walls were multiple images I had never seen before—vibrant depictions of outer space, ancient Greece, and the ocean to name a few. Beside each picture was a QR code containing the link to a unique song that stirred the artist, Riley Sumaquial’s ’24, vision. I appreciate gleaning insight from Sumquial’s immensely talented synesthetic mind.

Art requires slowness, a pause in the rapidly moving nature of our days packed to the brim with to-do lists and places to be. Appreciating art, especially that of the students we interact with every single day, is vital to deepening our connections with each other and uplifting the talents God has gifted us with. 

While art galleries at Azusa Pacific University are installed at different times throughout each semester, students are bound to witness an eye-catching, riveting display in at least one of the five exhibition locations on West Campus: Duke Gallery, Heritage Gallery, Darling Gallery, EXIT gallery, l Gallery and the Alumni Art Hallway. Stephen Childs, MFA, exhibitions director, carries a devout passion for teaching students about the many steps it takes to curate an exhibition through his gallery design class. “We go on many field trips to art galleries and museums around Los Angeles so students can capture the similarities and differences between each one,” he said. 

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Seniors earning a BFA in Art, and who have taken the required courses, produce a senior show through the Exhibition Capstone class, however, all students are welcome to submit a show proposal by fulfilling prerequisites. Curators get to experience what it’s like to make creative decisions, from the accepted pieces of art, to the placement and lighting, and deinstallation. “My hope through the gallery design class and experience is that BFA students feel prepared for their solo senior show, which is a unique aspect about being at APU,” Childs said. “Universities rarely allow senior art students to have a gallery to themselves—solo exhibitions.”

As for the theme of each senior show, like many of the decisions that go into curation, the choice is up to the student curators. “The goal is for students to develop their style and interest in whichever medium they’re most drawn to, along with deciphering what they hope to convey with the artwork they choose,” Childs added. Some semesters there is an open call, depending on whether spaces are available. Students can find submission information for this through posters on campus, the Department of Art email newsletter, and @art_apu on instagram.

  Along with the beautiful student artwork on display, many of the galleries on campus showcase LA artists. “We feature local artists to allow students to have an intimate connection with them,” Childs said. For example, David Flores, a prominent street artist, painted the Shakespeare mural outside the Black Box Theater on West Campus, and featured his exhibition in the Duke Gallery. Similarly, the Department of Art often invites alumni to contribute to the murals in the Duke Hallway. Childs has even more hopes and aspirations for future projects, dependent on funding to allow more students’ dreams to come to life. If interested in donating, here is APU’s giving page where you can select to designate your gift to the Department of Art.

Art draws community together. Whether you submit original artwork to an open call, or compliment an artist on their magnificent work, appreciating art is vital to making others feel seen. The next time you’re on your way to class or strolling through West Campus with friends, take a look around, and get lost in the beauty of our talented artists’ minds.  

Nursing major Natalie Hultgren ’26 spent two weeks serving in India on a Global Engagement trip through the Office of Service and Discipleship this summer. Engaging with doctors and nurses to serve the lower caste population expanded Hultgren’s heart to learning about the image of God in all people.

Why did you choose India for your Global Engagement trip?

I chose India because I wanted to witness a culture that’s different from any place I’ve been. Also, as a nursing major, I was drawn to the medical aspect of the team because we got to serve in clinics. 

How did you serve on the trip?

We served in New Delhi with our host, Dr. Todd Emerson, the head of APU’s health center, helping take patients’ vitals and distributing their prescription medicine. We prayed with them and shared about Jesus’ love. Additionally, we shadowed nurses and doctors, especially ophthalmologists. The people we served were part of the lower caste, who don’t have access to a lot of medical care.

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What were a few highlights of the trip?

Simply praying over the patients, especially those who did not know about Jesus, was really impactful. Even in short conversations where we got to learn about each other’s culture, we let them know that God loves them. Westerners tend to take individual attention for granted, but because of the hierarchy in India, looking people in the eye and telling them how loved they are is incredibly moving. Other highlights included participating in a foot washing ministry, observing holistic care, and meeting nursing students in India.

What was the dynamic like on your team?

It was great! Since the five of us on the team are all nursing majors, we had a lot in common and were able to discuss our similar experiences. Having the Emersons on our team, leading us and introducing us to the people that they’ve met on their previous trips, was enriching. Our team felt like a family. 

How did you see God move on the trip?

God showed me that every person is made in His image. I saw God move in each patient when they realized how loved they are. Their joy despite challenges was also inspiring, especially seeing the way they cling to each other for hope. We learned that God was already moving there, and He will continue to pour His love to all who will receive it. 

How did you grow personally and spiritually?

I consider myself a doer, so I approached this trip thinking I would complete so much, but God showed me that service isn’t always about how much you do. For example, I got sick and had to stay at the hotel for a couple of days, which made me feel guilty at first. There were also moments while I was observing doctors at the hospital and I felt like I wasn’t doing all that I could. God taught me that through such meditative and educational experiences I’m able to watch as He moves in people’s lives. He just wants our hearts, and I realized going on a mission trip isn’t about me, but about letting Him work in my heart.

Would you recommend Global Engagement trips to other students? What advice would you give them?

Yes, I would! Culture shock can actually be a good thing, and I encourage others to embrace it rather than shy away. It teaches you so much about yourself and how God reflects His image in others. This is an opportunity to see God’s presence in other parts of the world and meet people you otherwise wouldn’t. Additionally I felt like APU’s team and leaders created a protective setting, so I always felt safe with them.

Service is one of APU’s four cornerstones. What does service mean to you?

Service means offering your heart to the Lord. You must simply walk faithfully in whatever direction He calls you to. Sometimes service is done in seemingly small acts, such as when we handed toothbrushes to children in the clinics. Service doesn’t have to be grand to make a huge impact for God’s kingdom. 

All APU undergraduate students serve 120 hours over the course of four years. There are many opportunities during the school year and during the summer to serve both locally and globally. Learn more about Global Engagement trips here or by emailing osd@apu.edu.

Razel Zapanta ’21 is a testament to the fact that when you pursue your dreams, they really can come true. She is a two-time contestant on Wheel of Fortune, and has garnered a large following on Instagram by documenting her dental school journey, expressing her passion for creativity and science. She often calls herself a singing dentist, and recently sang the national anthem at a Phoenix Suns game. Zapanta continuously finds joy and fulfillment in her vocation, inspiring others with her optimism.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Zapanta first heard about Azusa Pacific University through her brother Raz Zapanta ’14. She fondly remembers APU’s friendly community making an impression on her from the start. “Everyone I met at APU was incredibly welcoming and I knew this could be my second home,” she said. In 2017, Zapanta began studying biology because of her love for science. “I enjoy learning about health, and at the same time I love art and creativity.” Zapanta fostered both passions during her time at APU. She was part of an acapella group that traveled across the country performing in schools and churches. “We sang worship songs and got to interact with kids to spread God’s love. It was such an enriching experience!”

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Zapanta recognized an immense amount of growth in her spiritual, professional, and personal life in college. “Spiritually, APU helped me find my relationship with God,” she said. The mentors she met gave her the space and encouragement to discover her calling, assisting her through dental school applications and being there for her even when they couldn’t physically be present. The pandemic arrived during her junior year, which was a challenging season. Zapanta was a resident advisor in Trinity Hall, and is grateful for the deep connections she built with residents before their time was cut short.

In 2020, Zapanta sent an audition video to Wheel of Fortune, and was surprised when she received a call back months later. Toward the end of her senior year, Zapanta represented APU during the game show’s college week. “Getting to be on one of my favorite shows was a dream come true!” she said. Zapanta’s vibrant energy is evident throughout the episode, and after solving a number of puzzles, her earnings included a MINI Cooper and a trip to the British Virgin Islands. “Being a contestant on Wheel of Fortune was a great way to celebrate my senior year.”

After graduating in 2021, Zapanta took a gap before beginning dental school at A.T. Still University– Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health. “My mom is a dentist. Growing up, I admired her work ethic and the way she instilled confidence in her patients. I realized that’s what I want to do as well,” she said. Zapanta considers dentistry a combination of art and science, because dental care can improve self-esteem. “I know a lot of people are scared of going to the dentist, so I hope to change that and make it a welcoming place.” Zapanta will graduate from dental school in 2026.

Zapanta started posting vlogs on Instagram as a fun way of recording her new academic adventures. “Students interested in going to dental school became inspired by my content, and I’m so glad it makes people happy,” she said. As an undergraduate, Zapanta was hesitant to apply to dental school in fear that her grades weren’t good enough, assuming she had to be perfect in order to succeed. “Grades are important, but what matters most is who you are.” She hopes her followers know how capable they are of following their goals.

Earlier this year, Wheel of Fortune invited Zapanta back to the show during “Fan Favorites” week. She was especially honored to return during legendary host Pat Sajack’s final season. “I was up against expert puzzle solvers so the games were challenging to figure out, but I had such a fun time!” 

Many of Zapanta’s dreams have come true at such a young age, but her character shows that this is just the starting point of an exciting journey ahead of her. As she keeps honing her skills as a dentist, creating engaging content, and singing beautifully, Zapanta’s career path embodies more than finding a job that pays the bills. Rather, she shows that your calling doesn’t have to be limited to one thing, but can include all the interests that bring you happiness.

In June 2023, Azusa Pacific University received funds to build a state-of-the-art tissue engineering research facility in the Segerstrom Science Center. This lab enables students to do research to set them up for success in the rapidly growing field of pharma and biopharma product development. “APU is the only Christian university on the West Coast with a facility like this,” said David Dyer, PhD, director of the Master of Science in Biotechnology program. “Last semester we got the lab up and running, and this spring we are moving ahead with research on systems for high-throughput toxicology screening. This type of work relates both to pharmaceutics development and environmental toxicology.” 

Biotechnology is the process of using living cells to create therapeutic products. While the lab incorporates in-depth training into students’ learning experiences, it is mainly a research facility. “This facility will advance research and innovation at APU,” Dyer said. “The laboratory will allow students significant opportunities to obtain training in this important and growing area of biomedical research.” 

Established in 2016, the MS Biotechnology program trains students in all of the aspects of biopharmaceutical product development that are critical for a successful career in the biomedical product industry sector. The MS Biotechnology program’s unique structure includes alliances between APU and major biomedical product companies such as Gilead Sciences, Grifols Biologicals, and Amgen. “Students in the MS Biotechnology program are placed at these companies to complete master’s capstone projects. This deepens their applied expertise and provides them direct experience in biopharma company culture while expanding their professional networks,” Dyer says. This style of training improves accurate communication between the many groups that work together to bring advanced medical products to patients. The curriculum also trains students in Christian-worldview based decision making and ethics.  “I was looking for practical experience because I didn’t feel industry-ready,” said Samkele Mtonga, a first year student in the Master of Science in Biotechnology program. “The new lab has given me the practical skills that I felt I needed to succeed in the workforce.”

The main focus of the lab is high-speed toxicological screening. This relates both to new drug candidate screening and to the broader area of environmental toxicology. The initial goal is to be able to quickly identify toxins that may damage liver cells.  The long term objective of the lab is to provide tissue-specific “organoid” systems that can reduce or eliminate the use of animals in toxicology screening, while still providing important human-specific information to guide early drug development processes. Organoids are groups of cells that are assembled to represent the three dimensional structures found in real organs. “Usually cells are plated on a flat surface and grow in a single layer, but we’re trying to grow them into three-dimensional shapes that better represent how cells will react in three-dimensional tissue,” Dyer said. The new lab allows students to apply the newest concepts and information in this quickly-developing area of research. “Learning about what Charles Darwin did hundreds of years ago will only get you so far. We need to know what discoveries have recently been made because that will give us a better approach,” Mtonga said.

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Students’ research is supported by vital pieces of equipment including a state of the art imaging system, nucleic acid sequencers, a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) workstation and other essential analytical chemistry equipment. However, the most exciting piece of equipment in the new lab is the 3D tissue printer.  “Computer-assisted 3D printers have been around for a while, but instead of printing plastic forms and shapes, we use living cells and other biomaterials to create tissues and model artificial organs,” Dyer said. Student researchers can then study how cells work with each other inside these tissue models instead of having to rely on organs from animal sources. “While it’s still in its early stages, the potential applications of the printer make it one of the most powerful pieces of technology in the lab,” Mtonga said.

APU’s MS Biotechnology Program has a 91 percent success rate in launching its graduates into successful careers in the industry. “The MS Biotech program keeps costs as low as possible for the students while optimizing their learning by placing them with companies which will potentially hire them after graduation,” Dyer said. “This research facility will add to the world-class training students receive in our program.” Students who enter the program have backgrounds in STEM and may specialize in several areas, including early product design and development, clinical research, regulatory affairs, and high-tech manufacturing.  “Southern California is the biotech hub of the world, so there are many opportunities to pursue different careers in the industry. Before coming to this program, my prospects were focused only on clinical medicine, but now I can go into industrial, bioremediation, or agricultural biotech,” Mtonga said.

Through the program, Mtonga learned the importance of ethics and morality through faith integration in science. “It’s key to integrate faith into the industry. Being guided by the Bible helps us to make decisions that are for the good of people,” Mtonga said. “If you have Christ who says love your neighbor and you’ve got that love for people, you will make correct decisions for the good of people.” 

Dyer’s long term goals for the lab include expanding university-based collaboration and providing contract testing for major biopharma companies in Southern California.