Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify Valerie Bonoan, a recent grad of 2020, began her four years at Pepperdine like most students. Her junior year, however, God called Valerie to take a year off of school to join a ministry team and record an album. In this episode, Valerie shares her journey from the Philippines to America, her growth as an artist and musician, … [Read more...] about When God Writes Your Story
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Student Teachers Stay Set on Their Career Paths Despite Challenges
Photo Courtesy of PepperdineStudents opting to earn a teaching credential as part of their undergraduate degree live a double life — that of a student and teacher.Pepperdine’s Teacher Preparation Program, or “Pep Step,” provides the coursework and clinical experiences necessary to qualify students for a Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential if … [Read more...] about Student Teachers Stay Set on Their Career Paths Despite Challenges
Local Church Turns Monthly Ministry into a Community
Photos by Ashley ChavezThe homeless woman sat on an empty bench with her bags.Her name was Laura and she was at Venice Beach alone on Saturday morning. Bottles and Socks volunteer Darrell Warren offered her some socks and a snack, and then began a conversation with her. Warren asked if he could pray for her and Laura said that her family used to pray together but she is now all … [Read more...] about Local Church Turns Monthly Ministry into a Community
SCEWP Elevates Women to Lead
Photos by Lindsey Sullivan The Southern California Egalitarian Worship Project recently marked its first complete year of worship services, since beginning in August 2017. Members of several Churches of Christ churches in the area came together to create SCEWP to offer women who are interested opportunities to lead and serve in worship services. Meetings are held about once … [Read more...] about SCEWP Elevates Women to Lead
Project Serve: Stay Local
Art by Madeline DuvallSpring break is coming up, and with it arrives Project Serve, a volunteer ministry that Pepperdine offers every year. Over the course of the spring break, groups of students serve those in need all over the country. Some groups will be ministering internationally in Costa Rica and Guatemala. However, the broad reach of these volunteer groups focuses on the … [Read more...] about Project Serve: Stay Local