Join us for our monthly
Youth Leadership Initiative Lunch!
Why meet for lunch?
To participate in our next lunch,
simply register below:
The first 25 people to register will receive a free copy of the book Passing the Generation Blessing: Speak Life, Shape Destinies by Dr. Kenneth C. Ulmer.
The lunches are completely free and lunch is provided! Once your RSVP is confirmed, you will receive an email confirmation with details including directions, parking information, and further elaboration on the speakers and topics addressed.
Next Lunch Details
Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Time: 12:00pm – 1:15pm
Cost: Free
Location: Azusa Pacific University East Campus, LAPC
Address: 901 E Alosta Ave., Azusa CA 91702
Deadline to register is Monday, January 20.
Description: “Mentoring and Developing Leaders” Dr. Kenneth C. Ulmer served at Faithful Central Bible Church in Los Angeles for over 40 years and became a renowned preacher, pastor, and academic. With extensive experience in both church and academic settings, Dr. Ulmer has trained and developed countless pastors in the United States and internationally. He aims to build champions for the kingdom of God, empowering and equipping God’s people to fulfill their divine purpose. At our lunch, Dr. Ulmer will speak on mentoring and developing leaders for ministry.
January Lunch Speaker
Dr. Kenneth C. Ulmer
Author, Speaker, Trainer
As a prominent religious leader, Dr. Ulmer served as Senior Pastor of Faithful Central Bible Church in Los Angeles for 41 years, which transformed into a thriving multi-generational ministry under his leadership. At one time, he led the congregation to purchase and operate The Great Western Forum. He founded the Macedonia International Bible Fellowship and the Ulmer Institute, a non-profit organization focused on addressing psychological trauma in urban communities. Dr. Ulmer pursued extensive post-graduate studies at institutions including Pepperdine University, Hebrew Union College, the University of Judaism, and Oxford University, and earned a PhD from Grace Graduate School of Theology. He has held teaching roles at Pepperdine University, Biola University, and Fuller Theological Seminary, and has mentored students in the Doctor of Ministry program at United Theological Seminary. He was a founding board member and former President of The King’s University in Los Angeles and directed The King’s At Oxford summer session. He has written several books, including: Passionate God; Training To Win: A Spiritual Guide to Victorious Living; Passing The Generation Blessing; and his latest book, Walls Can Fall: Race, Reconciliation and Righteousness in a Divided World. Dr. Ulmer and his wife, Togetta Ulmer, have been married for over 47 years and have three daughters, one son, and six grandchildren. You can find more information about his ministry at Kenneth C. Ulmer Ministries.
Past Lunch Speakers
Matt Manno
Nextgen Pastor, New Life Fellowship
Dr. Esau McCaulley
Professor of New Testament,
Wheaton College
Dr. Jason Le Shana
Program Director, Baylor Collaborative on Faith and Disability
Dr. Coba Canales
Dean of Students, Azusa Pacific University
Dr. Karen Rougglly
Campus Pastor, Azusa Pacific University
David and Leah Gaulton
Co-founders, Jesus Use Me Movement
Tommy Nixon
CEO, Urban Youth Workers Institute
Justin Knowles
Youth Pastor and Co-host of Youth Ministry Hacks
Dr. Adam Morris
President, Azusa Pacific University
Dr. Lori Lacy
Executive Director, University Counseling Center, Azusa Pacific University
Megan Fate Marshman
Speaker, Author, Pastor
Jose and Erica Rodriguez
CEO and COO, Rescue a Generation
Tom Lin
President, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA
Will Hooper
Director, LA and OC Cities, Alpha USA
Dr. Bill Fiala
Licensed Psychologist, Journeys Counseling Ministry
Doug Fields
Co-founder and President, Download Youth ministry
Jordan Biere
National Youth Director, Alpha USA
Dr. Jim Burns
Founder, HomeWord