Join us for our monthly
Youth Leadership Initiative Lunch!

Our monthly lunches are designed for adult ministry leaders working with youth who are eager to build a peer community and gain knowledge on relevant ministry topics. Leaders are invited for the purpose resourcing, collaboration, and being encouraged in their ministry.

Why meet for lunch?

Each month, the lunches we host are centered around rich conversation at the table. Guest speakers share their expertise on topics involving leadership, spirituality, healthy church practices, and relevant youth ministry issues. Our hope is that leaders walk away with a renewed sense of community, a network of ministry leaders, and tools they can use in their ministry contexts.

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.

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.

Youth Pastors Lunch

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

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

Thank you for joining our monthly Youth Leadership Initiative lunch! We look forward to seeing you there.