President Calvary Chapel University

President of Youth Development Inc.

Chapin Marsh, one of the founders of Calvary Chapel University, holds his Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Political Science from University of Southern California, Master’s degree in Education from Pepperdine and his Doctorate in Education from Pensacola Christian College. Chapin brings a varied background of business, pastoral and educational experience. He owned Domino’s pizza stores in Southern California, consulted small businesses in the media and alternative energy industries, served as the Executive Pastor at a large start-up in San Diego, has consulted many Christian schools nationwide, and served as the Administrator of pre-k through 12. He also served as the President of Horizon College San Diego.

From his time consulting Christian schools, he felt the Lord showing him a need for Calvary Chapel University. Many servants at Christian schools were faithful in answering God’s call to teach or administrate, but felt ill-equipped for practical application and/or Bible knowledge. Calvary Chapel University provides a flexible learning environment for those faithful folks to grow in their knowledge/skill while serving daily in the ministry. Pastor Chapin is married with 3 lovely children and loves to travel, read, and share Jesus wherever he goes.

The Faith Factor: Unlocking God’s Amazing Plan for your Abundant Life Kindle Edition by F. Chapin Marsh (Author)

A Classic Excellence: A Framework of Education Based on Christ. Kindle Editionby F. Chapin Marsh (Author)

The Transition Game by F. Chapin Marsh

Good Ship Lady Faith by F. Chapin Marsh

Wes is excited to serve as the Financial Aid Administrator at CCU. With twenty years of dedicated experience in financial aid, he brings extensive expertise from his previous role as a consultant supporting numerous faith-based colleges across the country. He is passionate about guiding students and families in discovering the financial resources needed to pursue a Christ-centered education. He looks forward to partnering with you—offering clear, compassionate support to help make this transformative opportunity in higher education accessible and achievable.

Chief Academic Officer

Rick married his wife Annette in 1990 and they have 1 son, 4 daughters, 2 son-in-laws, and 3 grandsons. Rick began walking with the Lord as a teenager and has given his life to Christian ministry and education over the past 32 years. He has a passion to equip families with practical strategies to live out the gospel message and he loves partnering with parents to reach the heart of this emerging generation. Serving as the chief academic officer at Calvary Chapel University allows Rick to work with those who have a similar passion and he considers it a privilege to serve Christ with a team of people committed to equip the body of Christ in Biblical Truth and practical strategies. Rick values authenticity and simply seeks to love God and love others as he walks this journey called life. His life verse is “Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths” Proverbs 3:5&6.

Education

Eastern Mennonite University BA with a K-8 teaching certification

Columbia International University MEd. in School Administration

Columbia International University PhD in Educational Leadership

Chief Operating Officer

Laura Nunes is an entrepreneur who always focuses on the needs of others, creating great products and always improving them. Her new vision brought Yamaha Motor Corporation’s watercraft division to a higher level. Laura started two successful apparel companies as acting CEO/Owner. She also helped launch new technology in the energy sector with the use of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy used in the process to help analyze and control emissions. Laura still considers her greatest accomplishment being the mother of her four children.

Dr. Romero has over 30 years of experience in the education field with a Bachelor of Science degree in Bible and Secondary Education from Calvary Bible College and a Master in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma. She concurrently serves as an online instructor, administrator, and board member for an online secondary school based in Connecticut while also serving at CCU. Debbie joined the CCU team in 2011 as a faculty member and the institution’s Accreditation and Compliance Coordinator. She has since risen the ranks to Chief Academic Officer. At CCU, she works closely with all institutional departments to maintain compliance with Accreditation, State Compliance, Academic Compliance, Data Analysis, and the Library. Her favorite scripture is Philippians 1:6: “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

Hi! My name is Eliana Ingram. I am 22 years old and live in Powder Springs, GA. I recently got married last July to my husband, Will, who is a fireman. I just graduated with a degree in Business Marketing from Truett McConnell University. I love interior design, media creativity, working out, and organization.

I have known the Marsh family since I was in High School in San Diego, CA!

I am thrilled to work with such a great team and to learn more in this industry!!

Billing Manager

Pandora or “Pandy” Johnson volunteered at Maranatha Chapel as a children’s ministry teacher, VBS decorator, served in various women’s and family ministries. Has worked as a self employed bookkeeper for over 20 years. Is a Quickbook ProAdvisor. Born and raised in Imperial Beach and currently resides in San Diego. Married to Dean Johnson since 1991, has 3 children, Lorie, Heather and Ned plus two Grandchildren Levi and Avery. You can find her walking her dog, Kai, doing anything crafty, going to Bible Study and loves the outdoors. Favorite scripture: Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6

CCU Conference Manager & Alumni President

Miray has been part of the CCU family since 2016. She graduated from CCU with her Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies in 2019, as well as completing the Women’s Ministry Certificate in 2018. She currently has the joy of serving as the CCU Conference Manager and Alumni President, where she is able to connect with over 170 CCU Alums around the world. Miray has been married to Emil for nearly 30 years. They met on the mission field in Hungary in 1991 and have 3 adult children. Graduating from CCU was a dream come true for Miray who desired to finish up her degree in a Biblically sound University. Being able to work from home and invest her time in furthering God’s Kingdom through booking conferences and connecting with Alums is beyond a blessing for her. Seeing people grounded in God’s Word, equipped for ministry, and raised up to serve the Lord is at the center of her heart. Encouraging women is her passion, by God’s grace she has a women’s devotional book out called, “Fruitful in Affliction” where she shares lessons learned through God’s Word and her testimony about being a mom with a special needs child. Miray serves in her church CC Living Word in Irvine, Ca in Hope Outreach Ministry where she is reaching out to moms with Special Needs children. Genesis 41:52: “God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.” & Gal. 6:2 & 10: “Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ. So then, while we have opportunity, let’s do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith,” are life verses that keep her eyes on Jesus and serving others.

Registrar

Donna Lien was brought up in a military family and has lived all over the country. In June of 1992 she became a Christian was promptly called into the Horizon School of Evangelism where her foundation in Jesus was planted. Through the years at Horizon she was a part of the Horizon Sports Ministry and had the opportunity to travel the world playing volleyball and ministering through sports. In 2010 Donna went back to school to pursue her BA in History and is currently praying about furthering her education. Donna currently resides in San Diego County with her wonderful daughter, and two kitties. Donna loves spending time outdoors, hiking, biking, and swimming in the ocean. She is also blessed to be a part of Calvary Chapel University.

Director of Library and Learning Resources

Jody has an undergraduate degree in Sociology, having attended SUNY Oswego but ultimately graduating from Madonna University. It was while in Michigan that the Lord grabbed Jody’s heart, where she also pursued her interest in books and learning by becoming a book buyer for a chain of Christian bookstores. She then enrolled in Library school at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and earned a Masters Degree in Library Science.
After having worked in corporate, public and academic libraries, Jody served in Christian education at Salisbury Christian School in Maryland as the Director of Libraries and Technology. She has also been an adjunct professor and part-time Librarian at a community college. Presently, in addition to work for CCU, she is a Library Media Specialist for a multicultural school in the Baltimore County Public Schools. Jody is enthusiastic about the study of the Bible, and its context, and how that applies to the present-day church. Her family includes her husband, Brian, three adult children, and assorted animals. She and Brian love to travel and revel in the wonders of God around the world.

Cade Marsh – SST Administration Support & Donor Lead

Cade Marsh is a San Diego native, now living in Phoenix, AZ, pursuing his Masters degree at CCU while serving as a member of the Student Services Team. He has moonlighted as a commentator and contributor for national print and broadcast media. His previous experience in grassroots, college, local and state politics has imparted a profound recognition of the importance of grounded, Christian post secondary education on him. Cade’s hobbies include reading, researching obscure historical anecdotes and daydreaming about the future of space flight. He’s here to be a helper of your joy!

Adjunct Faculty

Christine Marsh is a co-founding team member of Calvary Chapel University. In 2000 Christine was instrumental in designing the curriculum, developing the infrastructure of CCU from legal set up, to finance, HR and overall operations. She has continued in that role throughout her time with CCU.

Christine is also a CCU faculty member, (her true love). She earned her BS at Arizona State University and her MA at Calvary Chapel University.

Christine has three wonderful children (Cade, Zack and Cally), as well as a delightful dog named Indy! She can be seen on many end times blogs, is a voracious student of eschatology and prophecy and is a well regarded speaker in her own right.

Student Services

Nancy Novak grew up in San Diego, California, but has resided in Pennsylvania since 2003. She is blessed to serve alongside her husband, Harry, who has been the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel York, PA, since 2012, where she leads the Women’s Ministry. She takes great joy in seeing the ladies grow in their faith, intimacy with Jesus, and knowledge of His Word. Prior to that, she worked as a registered nurse and has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Nancy loves spending time with her family: her husband, Harry; her daughter, Sarah, who lives in PA; and her son, Tyler, who lives in San Diego with his wife and two children. In her free time, she enjoys doing crafts, playing games, and exploring new places. Nancy’s life verses are:

Matthew 6:33 “Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell/think on/meditate on these things.”

Director of Admissions

Pamela attended Horizon School of Evangelism in the 1991 and enjoyed a practicum in Russia where she worked with a team to share the gospel in a small village outside of St. Petersburg. She then assisted the Director of HSE for 5 years. She served on the board as President for Rancho Vista Church in Chula Vista. She was the Woman’s leader in a home-based bible study for 15 years. She has served as a small group leader in Woman’s Skills, and inner-healing ministry for 3 years thru North Coast Calvary Chapel. She has served as Secretary to the board of her church for 11 years. She currently enjoys being involved in the Healing Rooms ministry at her church.

She is passionate about applying the truth of the Word and who HE is and seeing it applied to our daily lives, inner healing, people set free and living abundant lives, women’s ministry and her amazing husband and sons.

Student Services (SST) Support

Alicia is humbled and honored to be a part of the CCU family! After working 16 years in management for a well-known secular company and 5 years in public Schools, CCU has definitely been an answer to years of prayer!

Alicia refers to herself as a “Blessed Busy mom!” Throughout the week you can find her out on the soccer field cheering on her kiddos, volunteering in Sunday School, Small Groups, and granting “wishes” with “Make-A-Wish” San Diego!

Alicia’s heart to serve others and be a helper of one’s joy is what propels her to thrive. She is a firm believer that in the midst of the storm, God is God and HE is GOOD!

Favorite Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and future.”

Raised in El Paso, Texas, Lynette began serving in Children’s Ministry at 13. In 1997, at the age of 14, she traveled to Ukraine to serve on a short-term mission trip, it was there she learned the importance of sharing the gospel with others, even if it meant stepping out of her comfort zone.

In 2006 Lynette attended CCBC in Murrieta, upon graduation in the fall of 2007, she interned at a CCBC extension campus on the beautiful island of Kauai. She served as the registrar for Kauai Bible College for 2 years. It was on the island where she met her husband Jason, the two married in 2010 and moved to Colorado for 4 years. Lynette began serving at Calvary Chapel University in 2011 and has been happily serving since then. She now resides on the Central Oregon Coast with her husband and 3 boys, Jay (10), Nate (9), and Chris (8). She enjoys camping, stand up paddling, sewing, knitting, and the occasional nerf war with her 3 active boys. Her main mission is to love Jesus, and make Him known to everyone she encounters.

-Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Jeff Stratton

Heartland Biblical Counseling, Sr. Risk Analyst
Board Chairman

My great claim to fame was that I was born not in the “State” of, but the “Territory” of Alaska, a year before it became the 49th State in the Union in 1959. I grew up in a denominational church and always remember having a personal relationship with Jesus. I attended Calvary Chapel of San Diego School of Evangelism, was a Youth Director, and then a missionary to England working with the homeless. From there, I had a continuing desire to help families, and I attended Christian Heritage College (now San Diego Christian College) and graduated with a B.S. in Counseling Psychology. I then went on to receive a Master’s of Social Work at San Diego State University. I worked for eight years for Child Protection Services and received my LCSW while working there. I have been a part-time licensed counselor with Heartland Biblical Counseling for over 20 years. I see Biblical counseling as finely tuned discipleship.As Paul expresses in Galatians 6:10, I enjoy doing “good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.” In my other occupation, I am employed at a financial institution as a Sr. Risk Analyst working to mitigate cyber fraud. I am married to a wonderful, godly wife and we have three wonderful children, the first two whom we adopted. We have learned much from all three of them in our journey together with Jesus.

Dr. Matt Chavez

Christian School Administrator

Matthew Chavez has served in education for over twenty years in the capacities of teacher, coach, vice principal, principal, and superintendent. He earned his Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Comparative Literature from San Diego State University. He holds a Master’s Degree and an Education Specialist Degree in Educational Administration both from Pensacola Christian College. Additionally, Matthew served as an Associate Pastor for thirteen years at the Rock Church in San Diego and at Grace Chapel in Lancaster, CA.

Board Chairman

A native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Geoff Still earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting as well as a juris doctor degree, all from Nova Southeastern University. He has served at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale since 2013 as the Business Director for Calvary Christian Academy. In 2014 Geoff became the Treasurer of CCU. Geoff’s past experience includes 14 years at Nova Southeastern University, where he was the Director of Finance and Operations for the Center of Psychological Studies and the Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Education. Additionally, he wrote and developed the Master of Science in Education Law degree. This program is still being offered online through the Nova Southeastern University Law Center. Geoff married the love of his life, Stacy, a high school educator. They have four children. Sports, both watching and playing, the beach, and Disney World are some of their favorite things to do when not “at school.” It is their love of Jesus, however, that trumps them all.