WELCOME TO MINISTRY & SOCIAL JUSTICE
WELCOME TO MINISTRY & SOCIAL JUSTICE
In response to God’s call for justice and human dignity, the Ministry
& Social Justice concentration strives to build capacity and compassion
in students to serve the world in ways that provide measurable and sustainable
difference locally, nationally and internationally in the areas of human
rights and equality for all people. Students selecting this concentration
will focus on ministry, education, social work, legal and relief and development.
Careers include lawyer, educator, criminologist, and politician, counselors
in various specialties, social worker, law enforcement, pastor and international
aid worker.
Meet the Deans
SHELLY RAUB
Shelly Raub is serving as co-dean with Lauren Ring. She graduated from
Grand Canyon University with a MA in education administration and from
Westmont College with a BA in political science. During her undergraduate
years, she spent time working for Harvard University in Washington, D.C.
as a researcher and lobbyist to fight human trafficking. As part of her
career at Village Christian School, she has taught AP US government, 10th
grade English, 11th grade US history, and 12th grade government. Currently,
Mrs. Raub serves as the curriculum coordinator in the office of academic
life. During the year, she collaborates with Mr. Endacott on projects
including WASC accreditation, textbook adoptions, staff development, and
student testing. Mrs. Raub also oversees the Senior Project.
CONTACT:
818.767.8382 x 252
Email
LAUREN RING
Lauren Ring received a Masters of Theology and Ministry from Fuller Theological
Seminary. A strong advocate for putting faith into action, she involves
her students in activities and projects that challenge them to serve,
share, and develop a relationship with Christ both inside and outside
of class. Her professional interests focus on adolescent faith development
and New Testament ethics. In addition to teaching, she is the middle school
chapel coordinator. Her nine years of youth work experience in church,
parachurch, and camp settings make for a very relational style of teaching
and an open door policy. Moreover, her experience taught her that building
trusting relationships is essential for student learning and growth and
more often then not, that comes through laughing with and listening to
her students.
CONTACT:
818.767.8382 x 475
Email
MEET MARIA MINISTRY & SOCIAL JUSTICE
Maria chose MSJ because she wants to become a lawyer and has a passion
for helping underserved people. In her sophomore year she will take intro
to legal studies and speech and debate. She will receive practicum points
for serving on the Mexicali Mission trip, as well as for beginning an
International Justice Mission Club on campus. In her junior year she will
take AP English language, apply to servant leadership, and add courses
in forensic science and psychology to her schedule. She will become a
student leader for VCServes and will participate on the debate team. After
her junior year she will attend the American Legion’s Girls’
State. Her Senior Project will be to volunteer for a legal group that
assists foster children. She will take AP government and criminology,
as well as serving as an ASB leader. She will apply to be in the honors
program at the colleges of her choice.