Meet the Staff
James “Woody” Morwood
Lead Campus Pastor
Doctor of Ministry, Azusa Pacific University
Master of Divinity (equivalency), Azusa Pacific University
Master of Arts in Theology, Point Loma Nazarene University
B.A. in Biblical Studies, Point Loma Nazarene University
Woody Morwood has been involved in young adult and student ministries since 1992 in both the local church and university setting. His primary role at APU is being involved in the lives of undergraduate students. Woody is all about relationships with God, His Word, and the people he finds himself in community with, and his passion is to encourage and challenge undergraduate students to grow deeply as disciples. He preaches periodically in morning chapel and regularly at Wednesday night Kaleo chapel, and leads a small group, a SALT team, and continually meets with students for pastoral counseling and support. Woody also has the amazing privilege of working with the great staff in the Offices of the Campus Pastors and Chapel Programs in order to foster an overall spiritual climate on campus. His greatest joys in life are his family (wife Juli, children Kyla and Ryan, and their Labrador Casey) as well as playing outside in God’s creation: surfing, snowboarding, rafting, and backpacking.
Jamie Noling-Auth
Associate Campus Pastor for Spiritual Formation, Discipleship, and Mentoring
Doctor of Ministry, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
Master of Arts in Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary
B.A. in Communication, Pepperdine University
Jamie Noling-Auth has been one of APU’s campus pastors since 2005, and has worked in Christian higher education for over a decade. Jamie is also an adjunct professor for APU’s School of Theology. She loves being a part of the APU community and spending time with students. Her favorite areas of study are the Gospels, spiritual disciplines, and gender issues. When Jamie isn’t at APU, she can usually be found at the beach, reading in a coffee shop, in the pool swimming laps, or traveling with her husband.
Chris Adams
Associate Campus Pastor of Community Care
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Fuller Theological Seminary
Master of Arts in Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary
Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, Fuller Theological Seminary
B.A. in Religious Studies, Trevecca Nazarene University
Chris has been involved with APU since 2004 as an adjunct professor and guest lecturer in the Departments of Undergraduate Christian Ministry and Graduate Theology, as well as Undergraduate and Graduate Psychology. A specialist in pastoral care and counseling, he has been involved in ministry to college-age adults since 1995, and also has a lifelong history of involvement in worship arts ministries. Chris is married to Lori, an alumna of APU’s School of Nursing, and they have a daughter, Lexi. Chris enjoys tennis, biking, scuba diving, and music (especially jazz!).
Khristi L. Adams
Associate Campus Pastor for Preaching and Spiritual Programming
Master of Divinity, Princeton Theological Seminary
B.A. in Advertising, Temple University
Khristi has come to join our Campus Pastors staff and our Student Life team all the way from New Jersey where she was the Director of Youth Ministries at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens. Khristi’s passions include urban youth studies, ethics and social justice.
Jason Le Shana
Assistant Campus Pastor
Master of Divinity, Azusa Pacific University
B.A. in Philosophy and Theology, Azusa Pacific University
Jason has worked in the Campus Pastors Office since 2007. His primary areas of focus include helping lead Wednesday night Kaleo chapels, providing direction for the Blueprints Men's Spiritual Mentoring Program, and serving as an overall direct support and partner for the Campus Pastor. Jason loves hanging out with his beautiful wife Stephanie, enjoying good conversations with good friends, and teaching his dog Charlie the ways of the Force.
Diana L. Shing
Discipleship Groups Coordinator
Master of Divinity, Fuller Theological Seminary
B.A. in Journalism - Public Relations; Minor in Chinese Language and Literature, University of Georgia
Diana has enjoyed ministering to students since 2006 when she served as a campus ministry intern at the University of Georgia. She has also worked as a high school pastor and a pastoral intern for young adults at Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles. She has a passion for discipleship and small group ministry. In her personal time, she loves to exercise, eat Chinese food, and spend time with her husband, Raymond.
Jeanine Smith
Spiritual Mentoring Coordinator
Masters of Divinity, concentration in Pastoral Care and Counseling, Fuller Theological Seminary
B.A. in Communications and in Educational Ministry, Seattle Pacific University
Jeanine has worked in campus or church-based college ministry since 2004. She loves seeing the passion and energy of young adults focused on serving the LORD. When Jeanine isn't at APU, she can be found going down a slide with her son, taking goofy pictures with her daughter, or enjoying a quiet moment with a cup of tea.
Administrative Support Staff
Jennifer Wright
Executive Assistant to the Campus Pastor
Victoria Gephart
Administrative Assistant to the Associate Campus Pastors
Sarah Lochelt
Administrative Assistant for the Office for Discipleship Ministries
