In the Office of the Campus Pastors, we believe that discipleship and scholarship go hand-in-hand! As you learn about the world around you and cultivate the gifts that God has given to you, you will gain valuable tools for a life of discipleship. Likewise, discipleship leads to curiosity about God and His creation that can invigorate your studies.
Because discipleship extends into every facet of your life, it is our desire to help you find relationships that can encourage and challenge you as you grow in Christ and follow Him unswervingly.
Mentoring Programs
The mentoring programs offered through the Office of the Campus Pastors match APU students with faculty or staff members, or other qualified mentors who are connected to APU, in order to develop meaningful relationships for spiritual growth and accountability. Throughout the year, students meet weekly or monthly with their mentor for prayer, Bible study, other readings, significant conversations, and fellowship.
For more information and details on how to get involved, visit the Mentoring Programs page.
D-Groups Ministry
This ministry provides a connection for three to six students to meet together for spiritual growth. The groups meet once a week throughout each semester for encouragement and accountability in living out Jesus’ command to love God and love others (Mark 12:30-31). Each of our D-Groups incorporates prayer, Bible study, accountability, fellowship, and service in meetings. These groups are formed from common living areas and matched with a trained student leader. Learn how to join a D-Group or how to start your own D-Group. For more information on D-Groups, contact Mark Sanford at dgroups@apu.edu, or call (626) 815-6000, Ext. 3123.
SALT Ministry
SALT is a ministry for student leaders in conjunction with the Office of the Campus Pastors. There is a Community Care Team, D-Groups Team, Kaleo Team, Liturgical Team, and Spiritual Formation Team.
For more information and details on how to get involved, visit the SALT page.
Confidential Pastoral Counseling
Our campus pastors and part-time pastors are available to meet with you individually. We would love to listen and counsel you through distress, indecision, theological inquiry, or just get to know you.
Chapel
The Office of Chapel Programs coordinates seven outstanding weekly services. In chapel, the campus pastors will provide consistent teaching, calling our community to pursue Christ holistically with mind, heart, and wise choices, reminding us of the nature of God’s character and how He relates to His people.
Local Churches
Though you have a plethora of opportunities for corporate worship as an APU student, there is more to worship than what happens in a chapel service. Local churches provide you with opportunities to invest in cross-generational, spiritual community and to participate in interactive faith dialogue throughout the year. It is our hope that you will find a church home while you are at APU. Please contact our office if you’d like help in finding a church that’s right for you.
