School of Theology

Phone: (626) 815-6000, ext. 5636
Fax: (626) 815-5468
Email: gcoulter@apu.edu
Office Location: West Campus, Duke 222
Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs., by appointment
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Gordon Coulter, Ed.D., has spent much of his career focusing on the development of servant leaders in the Church through his passion for teaching. He has combined these interests at APU. He gave leadership in the development of the Master of Arts in Christian Education (M.A.C.E.) with an emphasis in Youth Ministry Program. This degree equips church and parachurch youth workers with the ability to effectively minister to today's youth. Coulter has spent 30 years teaching and training APU students, and maintains an active ministry life through pastoring a local multiethnic church. His outstanding work with youth and youth workers earned him the well-deserved recognition of Pastor of the Year in 1985 by Youth for Christ. In 2002, the Southwest District of the Wesleyan Church recognized his significant work as a pastor of local churches.

Ed.D. - Educational Studies, Biola University, Talbot School of Theology, 2003
Additional graduate courses in Administration, University of La Verne, 1986
M.A. - Azusa Pacific University, 1974
B.A. - Pasadena College (Nazarene), 1966

Credentials/Certifications
State Teaching Credential, California State, 1967

Publications
Coulter, G. (2005) Building Mission and Vision. Management Essentials for Christian Ministry. Broadman and Holman.

Coulter, G. and Maxwell, K. (1996). When Milk and Cookies Aren't Enough. Chandler, Arizona: Alpha Omega Publications.

Coulter, G. (2003). Servant Leadership. Journal of Christian Education.

Coulter, G. (2002). Mentoring in the Family. Encyclopedia of Christian Education.

Academic Experience
Associate Professor of Christian Education, Azusa Pacific University, 2004

Assistant Professor of Christian Education, Azusa Pacific University. 1994-2004

Adjunct Professor in Field Education and Practical Theology, Azusa Pacific University, Haggard Graduate School of Theology, 1984-94

Adjunct Professor, Division of Philosophy and Religion, Azusa Pacific University, 1975-84

Resident Faculty, Division of Philosophy and Religion, Azusa Pacific University, 1972-75

Ministerial/Para-church Experience
Pastor, Neighborhood Christian Fellowship, (Wesleyan) Covina, 1996-present

Pastor, Encinitas Wesleyan Church, 1990-96

Senior Pastor, Foothill Community Free Methodist Church, Azusa, California, 1981-90

Chaplain, West Covina Police Department, 1974-present

Executive Director, Youth for Christ, 1967-69

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Honors, Awards, Recognition
Pastor of the Year, Pacific Southwest District, Wesleyan church, 2002
Rotary International Community Service Award, 1994
Certificate of Service, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, 1987
Outstanding Service to Free Methodist Youth, Southern California Arizona Conference, 1973

Associations, Boards, Committees
Commencement speaker Azusa Pacific University, 1998
Professional Association of Christian Educators
Hospital Board, Scripps Hospital, San Diego, 1992-95
National Association of Professors of Christian Education (NAPCE)
Evangelical Association of Theological Field Educators
Speakers Bureau, City of Hope, Duarte California