CAREER COUNSELING

Calvary Chapel University welcomes students from all ages and backgrounds who are called to ministry or in search of their next journey with God. Whether you are seeking a career in ministry, counseling, education, or you just want to gain biblical knowledge, taking those first steps can be a challenge. Our goal is to be a helper of your joy, and we are here to help you explore your options and discover programs that will facilitate your success. When choosing a career path, think about what you LOVE to do, what you do well, and what comes naturally to you. We feel the articles and videos below will help you think through some very important topics within this process. We look forward to connecting as you are led. In the meantime, know that we are praying for you and asking God to give you clarity as you seek His will for your future.

CALLING:

GIFTING:

RESUME AND CURRICULUM VITAE DEVELOPMENT:

EXPLORE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

EXPLORE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Career exploration is an important part of your academic journey. To help you identify potential pathways, we encourage you to use the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), a trusted national resource offering detailed information on hundreds of occupations.

Use the OOH to:

  • Search occupations by major or interest area

  • Review job duties, required education, and salary data

  • Explore projected job growth and employment trends

Note: Not all majors associated with OOH occupations are offered at this institution.

MEET OUR TEAM MEMBERS

Career Counseling does not stop at the beginning of your education process. Students can benefit from counseling throughout their program. We have a team of professionals who are available to help.

DONNA LIEN – REGISTRAR

It is such a joy to have you here with our family at Calvary Chapel University! Throughout your journey with us here at Calvary Chapel University it is our deepest desire to pray for you and help serve you in any way that is helpful for you to succeed. We desire that all our students seek prayer and God’s call on your life here at Calvary Chapel University and beyond. Donna is available to help with your Bachelor’s program recommendations, transcripts, prayer, and anything else you may need. Donna completed her certificate from the Horizon School of Evangelism in 1993 and attended Ashford University. We are happy you are here!

Contact Donna at donna@calvarychapeluniversity.edu or 954-453-9228.

PAMELA PRINCE – DUAL ENROLLMENT AND BACHELOR DEGREE COUNSELING

It’s my pleasure to assist you in guidance and prayer about your calling, to deepen your relationship with Jesus through studying his Word, and for being equipped for effective service in the Kingdom! I attended the Horizon School of Evangelism’s 9-month equipping program in San Diego in 1992, followed by a month-long practicum in Russia. After graduating, I then stayed on to assist the Director of HSE for 5 years. I was a women’s leader in our home-based bible study for 15 years. I’ve served as a small-group leader in Women’s Skills, an inner-healing ministry, for 3 years at North Coast Calvary Chapel in San Diego. I’ve been involved in pastoral counseling at my last two churches. I currently enjoy being involved in the Healing Rooms ministry at my church for the last 10 years. I am passionate about applying the truth of the Word and who HE is, and seeing it applied to our daily lives in inner healing, physical healing, people set free, and living abundant lives. I believe that I can do what He says I can do, through HIS power in Luke 4:18 & 19.

Contact Pamela at Pamela@calvarychapeluniversity.edu or 858-337-9220.

DR. CHUCK ALLERS – CAPSTONE COURSES FOR MABS, MDIV, AND DMIN PROGRAMS

I am a retired pastor (1991-2026), and I have been a full-time faculty member at Calvary Chapel University since 2014. I have also taught at Veritas International University (2006-2026) and Azusa Pacific University (2000-2025). My educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Oklahoma (1983); a Master of Divinity degree from Azusa Pacific University (1994); a Doctorate of Ministry from Azusa (1999); and a PhD in Islamic Studies from The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (2011). My PhD dissertation (Anwar Ibrahim: Evolution of a Muslim Democrat) was published in 2014 (Monsoon Books).

Contact Dr. Chuck Allers at chuck@calvarychapeluniversity.edu

DR. MARISA JENKINS – COLLEGE OF BIBLICAL STUDIES

It is my joy and pleasure to serve as the Dean of the College of Biblical Studies here at Calvary Chapel University. In 2021, I graduated from Calvary Chapel University with a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies, with an emphasis in Women’s Ministry. I then continued my studies, completing my PhD in Practical Theology, with an emphasis on Ministerial Care at Columbia International University in 2024. I received my Bachelor’s degree from Biola University and hold a Certificate in Biblical Hebrew from Reformed Theological Seminary. In 2026, I returned to graduate studies to pursue a second Doctorate in Educational Leadership at Calvary Chapel University. I love connecting with students to discuss their ministry plans beyond their studies and pray with them as they seek God’s direction for their lives.

Contact Dr. Marisa Jenkins at marisa@calvarychapeluniversity.edu

DR. RICK MARTIN – COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

When Rick Martin graduated from high school in 1985, he wanted to discover how well he would enjoy teaching so he volunteered as a teacher aide in a Head Start program for a year in New York City. A year after this assignment, Rick enrolled as an education major at Eastern Mennonite University and graduated in 1990 with his certification to teach K-8th grade. After teaching for two years and being trained for church leadership, Rick and his wife Annette responded to a call to lead a church plant in Versailles, MO. As a bi-vocational pastor and 3rd-grade public school teacher, Rick came to understand the importance of Christian education as he observed his students facing cultural challenges before they were developmentally ready. Seeing the decline of morality among students in his classroom, Rick developed a conviction for Christian education that would eventually grow into a commitment to build partnerships between the home, school, and church to strengthen the spiritual, moral, academic, and relational foundation students need today.

In 1998 Rick was invited to join the pastoral staff at Cornerstone Church located in VA. His primary role was to lead the church’s Christian school and provide a liaison between the church and school staff. He began to pursue formal training for educational leadership and obtained his M.Ed. in school administration from Columbia International University (CIU) in 2003. Four years later, he enrolled in CIU’s doctoral program for educational leadership and graduated in January 2015. Over the past 17 years, Rick has learned principles of biblical leadership, educational philosophy, behavior management, staff development, mission and vision advancement, and emotional health to enhance his understanding of leadership. His relationship with God, along with the skills acquired from experience and education provide the structure needed to function as an educational leader for Christian schools.

Rick currently serves as the program director for the College of Education at Calvary Chapel University and leads Cornerstone Christian School located in Harrisonburg, VA.

Contact Dr. Rick Martin at rick@calvarychapeluniversity.edu