Meet the Staff
Tim Peck, D.Min.
Director of Chapel Programs
As director of chapel programs, Tim Peck gives leadership to the overall direction
of chapel at APU. Tim Peck joined the team after 17 years of pastoral ministry and
11 years of teaching in theological education. He has a Doctor of Ministry degree
from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Master of Divinity from Talbot School of
Theology, and a B.A. from Biola University.
Favorite food: Mexican and Italian
Dream vacation: Climbing El Capitan with my sons
Favorite sports team: Dodgers (L.A.’s real team)
Why I work at APU: I love the mission of APU, the people I work with, and
the kind of work I get to do. I’m truly blessed to be here.
Favorite musical style: Classic rock
Favorite movie/book: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
Favorite verse: Philippians 2:4-5
Favorite superhero: Aquaman
Favorite fast food: In-N-Out Burger
Bryan Taylor. M.M.
Associate Director of Chapel Programs
As the associate director of chapel programs, Bryan Taylor oversees the music worship
and creative programming for chapel. Bryan has been on staff at APU since 2001. He
has both a Master of Music and a Bachelor of Arts in Percussion Performance from APU.
Bryan also has experience with both recording and performing as a professional musician.
Favorite food: Steak (from Houston’s) and Italian (from Italy)
Dream vacation: All of Europe and New York at Christmas time
Why I work at APU: I enjoy getting to work and interact with young people who
are passionate about what they are pursuing. I also appreciate the balance that
APU tries to live in.
Favorite musical style: Yes (yes to different musical styles, not to the band,
“Yes”)
Favorite movie/book: Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Favorite recent CD purchase: Alejandro Sanz, MTV Unplugged
Favorite superhero: Woody “the diabetic” Morwood (He fights crime
with high blood sugar.)
Favorite fast food: Joe’s Tacos (in Fontana)
Brad Thayer, M.A.
Assistant Director of Chapel Programs
As assistant director of chapel programs, Brad is in charge of the visual components
of chapel, as well as overseeing senior chapel. Prior to joining the team, Brad worked
with college students in the local church context. Brad has a Master of Arts in Theology
from APU.
Favorite food: Any meal from the ball park
Dream vacation: Remember the movie Endless Summer? That’s a dream vacation.
Favorite sports team: Angels (L.A.’s winning team)
Why I work at APU: The people I get to work around, the students, and the variety of
my day-to-day activities.
Favorite musical style: Anything but country
Favorite movie/book: Top Gun (movie), God of the Possible by Gregory Boyd
Last CD bought: Coldplay, Viva La Vida
Favorite comedian: Jim Gaffigan
Favorite verse: Job 39:13
Favorite superhero: Iron Man
Favorite fast food: Santana’s Tacos, Point Loma
