Azusa Pacific University
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More Than 100 Years of God First?
Azusa Pacific's History
God First since 1899. More than a century later, Azusa Pacific remains committed to the vision on which it was founded: preparing disciples and scholars to go out and make a difference in the world for Christ.
Modest Beginnings
Azusa Pacific University, one of the largest Christian universities in the nation today, began on March 3, 1899, when a group of men and women passionate about creating a place for Christian education gathered to form the Training School for Christian Workers. It became the first Bible college on the West Coast geared toward preparing men and women for ministry and service. Meeting in a modest home in Whittier, California, and led by President Mary A. Hill, the school grew to an enrollment of 12 in its first term.
The early years of growth saw the school relocate and change leadership several times. Then, following mergers with three Southern California colleges, the university relocated in 1946 to the city of Azusa, where it resides today.
Rep/Contact Info
Anjelica Juarez
Community Relations Manager
- Phone: (626) 815-4540
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- 750 West Route 66, Suite U Glendora CA 91740
Frank Minano
Production Manager- Theater Department
- Phone: 800-825-5278
- Fax: 800-815-1898
- Cell Phone: (626) 945-6019
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- P.O.Box 7000 Azusa CA 91702
Jay Sherer
Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Phone: (626) 815-6019
- Cell Phone: (714) 292-2228
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- P.O.Box 7000 Azusa CA 91702
Maureen A Taylor, M.A.
Executive Director of Strategic Communi
- Phone: (626) 815-4510
- Fax: (626) 815-4520
- Cell Phone: (626) 945-6172
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- P.O.Box 7000 Azusa CA 91702
