(EM) jmckend@mac.com

About John:

John McKendricks has almost thirty–years of ministry experience; beginning with his service with Last Days Ministries while they were still located in Northridge CA. John also performed with a Christian band before accepting his first Pastorate in 1994 and then went on to plant the first of three churches in 1997. John began to serve at The King’s University in 2003 where he served as Dean of Students and Chaplain as well as being extensively involved in the School of Pastoral Ministry.

EDUCATION

King’s College and Seminary – Van Nuys, California   

1. 1. Doctorate of Ministry     (expected 2011)
      

   2. Master of Divinity     2007
      

   3. Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies    2006
      

   4. Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministries    2005
      

   5. Bachelor Degree, Theological Studies; Cum Laude    2004
      

   1. GPA:  3.52/4.0: Outstanding Baccalaureate Graduate
      

   6. Associate Degree, Christian Ministry    2003
      

   1. Magna Cum Laude
      

   7. Baccalaureate Certificate, Biblical Studies    2002
      

2. SAP-America:
   

Completed Level Three Training Classes for SAP America (Master Planning, ERP, Supply Chain, MRP)

School of Pastoral Nurture (Conducted by Jack Hayford) – Van Nuys, California

Consultation III    2002

Consultation II    2001

Consultation I    2000

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

The King’s College and Seminary

1. 1. Instructor (full responsibilities: syllabi, course lectures, grading, student mentoring, etc)
      

2. Course Title     Course Number     Enrollment     Term
   

Bible Doctrine: Modesto    THE231    17    Spring 10

Christian Theology III     GTHE 553     Contracted     Fall 09

Christian Theology II    GTHE 552     20     Summer 09

Christian Theology I    GTHE 551     18     Summer 09

Ministry Colloquium     GMIN 501    02    Summer 09

Bible Doctrine III     THE 233     08     Spring 09

Bible Doctrine III     THE 232     08     Winter 09

Bible Doctrine I    THE 231     11    Fall 08

Ministry Colloquium     GMIN 501    04    Summer 08

Christian Theology III     GTHE 553     24     Summer 08

Christian Theology II    GTHE 552     17     Summer 08

Christian Theology I    GTHE 551     20     Summer 08

Ministry Colloquium     GMIN 501    06    Summer 08

Bible Doctrine III     THE233     12     Spring 08

Bible Doctrine II     THE 232     19     Winter 08

Bible Doctrine I    THE 231     09    Fall 07

Distant Student Orientation    ADM 048    03    Summer 06

Distant Student Orientation    ADM 048    16    Spring 06

Distant Student Orientation    ADM 048    12    Winter 06

Distant Student Orientation    ADM 048    32    Fall 06

Distant Student Orientation    ADM 048    06    Summer 05

Distant Student Orientation    ADM 048    09    Spring 05

1. 1. Co-Teaching (responsibilities: course lectures, lead course discussion, grading, student mentoring)
      

2. Course Title     Course Number     Enrollment     Term
   

Integrative Senior Seminar     THE123     07     Spring 09

Integrative Senior Seminar     THE123     11    Spring 08

The Keys to Successful Pastoral Leadership

     GMIN 698-69     21    Spring 08

    MIN 449-61     06    Spring 08

Branding the Local Church    GMIN 698-87     10    Spring 08

    MIN 449-86    03    Spring 08

1. 1. Teaching Assistant (responsibilities: class coordination, course lectures, lead course discussion sections, grading, student mentoring)
      

2. Course Title     Course Number     Enrollment     Term
   

Integrative Senior Seminar     THE123     06     Spring 09

Integrative Senior Seminar     THE123     06     Spring 09

The Divine Mentor    GMIN 698/MIN449    60    Winter 09

Directed Study: Practical Ministry        30    Winter 2005

Directed Study: Practical Ministry        30    Spring 2005

Learning Tree University, Thousand Oaks & Northridge, California   

1. 1. Instructor (full responsibilities: syllabi, course lectures, grading, student mentoring, etc)
      

2. Course Title     Enrollment         Term
   

Introduction to Macintosh    avg. class size 10   

Hillcrest Christian School, Thousand Oaks CA.

1. 1. Instructor (full responsibilities: syllabi, course lectures, grading, student mentoring, etc)
      

2. Course Title     Enrollment    
   

N.T. Survey     avg. Class size 15, grades 9,10,11,12

Deeper Christian Life     avg. class size 10, grade 12

Bible Basics     avg.  class size 15-20 grades 7,8

SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS

Proficiency in Online/Distance Learning Educational Technology

WebCT, Moodle

AWARDS, HONORS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Samuel F. Middlebrook Outstanding Baccalaureate Graduate of the Year Award, 2004

1. 1. The King’s College and Seminary, Van Nuys, CA
      

2. Inducted Delta Epsilon Chi     2004
   

1. The King’s College and Seminary, Van Nuys, CA
   

3. Nominated Teacher of the Year     1996
   

1. Hillcrest Christian School, Thousand Oaks, CA
   

2. Award recipient: Sylvan Learning Center: Creative Curriculum     1996
   

3. Hillcrest Christian School, Thousand Oaks, CA
   

4. INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE
   

   Member Management Oversight Committee, 2009-2009

    Member, Student Services Committee, 2007-2009

    Member, Student Housing Committee, 2007-2009

    Primary Coordinator for major promotional events

1. 1. 1. Conventions, Conferences, Church site visits, Fundraisers
         

   2. Primary Coordinator: Autumn Leadership Conferences 2007-2009 avg. attendance 1000-1500
      

2.     Development: Featured in 3 promotional video presentations
   

    Faculty Advisor, Student Government, 2007-Present

    Chair, Student Housing Committee, 2008-Present

    Member, Library Service Committee, 2006-Present

Publications/Communication

General Editor: Disciples Journal: http://disciplesjournal.org/

Contributor: The Red Pill Gazette: http://redpillgazette.blogspot.com/

Theology of the Emergent Church: Commentary: http://jmckend.wordpress.com/

Social Networks:

Administrator: Churchmen (Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Churchmen/111807335510505), A group for persons in the ministry. Discussing relevant issues and topics for the pulpiteer.

Administrator: Reno Pastors (Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Reno-Pastors/106921419348209), This page is dedicated to those who minister to the people of Reno NV

AFFILIATIONS

   Ordained Minister in good standing, IAOGI, Laguna Nigel, CA

    Member in good standing, Society of Biblical Literature

    Member in good standing, Evangelical Theological Society

    Steering Committee Member, Simi Valley March for Jesus

   Delta Epsilon Chi

    Former Board Member, Northrop Ventura Employees Union

    Former Board Member, Hillcrest Christian School

    Advisory Board: Care and Company, Monrovia, CA

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Multnomah University – Main Campus: Portland OR, Branch Campus: Reno, NV 2009-Present

    Executive Director

The King’s College and Seminary – Van Nuys, California    2003 – 2010 

Dean of Students and Assistant to the Executive Vice President, Teaching Faculty

Full Life Christian Center – Simi Valley, California    1997 – 2009

    Senior Pastor/Founder/Emeritus   

The Live Ride- Simi Valley, California    1998 – 2001

Co-Founder

Living Praise Family Worship - Newbury Park, California    1999 – 2001

Co-Founder

Learning Tree University – Thousand Oaks & Northridge, California    1997-2005

Spectrolab – Sylmar, California        1997 – 1999

    Section Head – Planning/ Master Scheduling

Olsten Staffing – Thousand Oaks, California – 1997

    Material Service Coordinator: Trompeter Electronics

Hillcrest Christian School – Thousand Oaks, California    1993 – 1996

    Board of Directors – 1993 – 1996

    Instructor – 1993 – 1994

Church of the Living Christ – Simi Valley, California    1991 – 1997

    Associate & Youth Pastor

Northrop Aircraft Division – California – 1982 – 1993    

    Manufacturing Control Coordinator

Lockheed California Company – California – 1979-1981

Personal Information

Born: July 3, 1959
        Studio City, CA
        Male

Married: June 5, 1982

    Susan McKendricks

Children

    Sean McKendricks

    Nicole Zion (McKendricks)

    Michael McKendricks

    Emily McKendricks