My responsibilities include leading and managing the staff and programs that support
the spiritual development of the undergraduate and graduate students. The student
ministries team also helps build bridges of collaboration with other Pepperdine departments
as well as outside organizations and local churches. Our goal is to help students
experience God, grow in truth, and become more like Jesus.
Fun fact, two truths and a lie style: I once starred in a short film with NSYNC, was
the lead in a Disney musical theatre national tour, and have been under anesthesia
eight times.
My role consists of shepherding the student worship community, leading worship at
various Pepperdine gatherings and overseeing all elements of the Well and Waves Worship
Songwriters collective.
Outside of ministry endeavors at Pepperdine, I produce music and tour as the music
director, keyboardist and saxophonist for the island reggae band ‘Kolohe Kai’.
Christin's work focuses on mobilizing the Pepperdine community to create positive
change. She works with nonprofit partners around Southern California to create partnerships
and dynamic service projects.
Christin's own service work when she was a Seaver College student set a course for
her professional trajectory and the work she does today.
Jordan does life with the student-athletes. Overseeing the weekly Athlete Chapel,
various small groups, and one on one discipleship are all elements of his role.
Jordan has read all of the original Hardy Boys books.
Noah's assists in all departmental duties overseen by the Vice President of Spiritual
Life. Helps uplift the Hub for Spiritual Life, Chaplain's Office, and Church Relations
teams in any administrative roles needed. Noah has a passion for ministry, the spiritual
life on campus, and athletics.
Fun Fact: I'm a huge baseball fan, and I love country music.
Degree: BA, Media Production (Seaver, '15); MBA (Graziadio, '24)
Bring together community by delivering powerful worship + helping to create a well
oiled machine behind the scenes. Fun fact, I'm a self taught guitarist. Been committed
to the craft for 19 years so far.
I oversee the administration and hospitality of the Lighthouse and Hub for Spiritual
Life front desk. I also direct the Pepperdine Preaching Series and implement strategies
to help Student Ministries run more effectively.
I assist with campus worship events, help oversee student-led worship groups, coordinate
volunteer opportunities for community engagement and service, gather content for social
media, and serve as a pastoral presence for students.
Degree: BA, Creative Writing; Master of Divinity student
I oversee Pepperdine's Student-Led Ministries (SLM) program in both a pastoral and
administrative capacity. I mentor, train, and equip undergraduate student leaders,
build bridges of collaboration between ministries and advisors, and serve as a pastoral
presence.
A fun fact about me is that I rode camels and slept overnight in the Sahara desert!
Degrees: BA in Psychology, Minor in Religion; Master's candidate in Marriage and Family
Therapy
My responsibilities as a Ministry Specialist include working closely with the Spiritual
Leadership Cohort, hosting and serving at The Well, supporting Marketing and Communication
efforts to other departments on behalf of the Hub, and more. I am always available
via email, and I would love to connect with you--please reach out anytime!
Fun fact: I participated in four International Programs during my time at Pepperdine.
Ask me about study abroad! :)
With over 29 years of Family and Women's Ministry spanning four states and two countries,
Holly added a Women's Professional Development career in 2011 while raising two sons
with husband, Scott. She and her family recently returned to Southern California from
Wheaton, IL to serve the young adult population leading Holly to Pepperdine. She's
thrilled to join the Hub for Spiritual Life this fall!
