“We all need to participate in helping potential students to feel welcome and to learn about opportunities here.” 'This is not something that we would ask him to do uniquely, but rather something that we hope every employee of PUC will do whenever they have the chance,' said PUC President Ralph Trecartin. Occasionally, Pastor Lopez may represent PUC to external groups and help with recruitment. PUC is creating whole-person enrichment, not just exclusively spiritual or academic enrichment. Pastor Lopez will focus on spiritual life and programming, but his influence and efforts will also help in other campus areas. These qualities, among others, solidify Pastor Arturo as an exceptional fit for PUC.” “His deep-rooted passion for engaging with and mentoring youth and young adults is palpable and aligns perfectly with the role of an outstanding chaplain. “During our evaluation process, it became evident to the committee that Pastor Arturo possesses the ideal combination of academic achievements and practical experience,” said Ryan Smith, PUC’s vice president of student life. Most recently, he was the pastor at the Monterey Bay Academy church while also serving as the school chaplain. Later, he transitioned into the role of district pastor, serving communities in Bakersfield, Taft, Salinas, and Seaside. He began as the associate/youth pastor in Fresno and San Jose. Over the past nine years, Pastor Lopez has served within the Central California Conference. in pastoral ministry and is currently earning his Doctor of Ministry. From Andrews University, he obtained his M.A. in theology from PUC in 2014 and went on to La Sierra University for his Master of Theology Studies degree. He is energetic, enthusiastic, and thrives on making friends. Pastor Lopez is a young and seasoned pastor with amazing experience. Pacific Union College is happy to announce that Arturo Lopez will be the new campus chaplain.

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