Mike Larkin Ph.D.

President, Ignite Academy International

We are living in a very exciting but challenging time in our world’s history.  Some would say every generation has had its challenging times.  But THIS emerging generation is something special, something different for a new time, a time such as this.   My passion and personal calling is to ignite this next generation of leaders for the local and global church and for their local community with a hunger to love and serve Christ, to know His Word and to walk in His Spirit. This opportunity to partner with our Foursquare leadership, local churches, local community programs, Life Pacific and other Colleges and the young people of God’s kingdom is historic and certainly for a time such as this.  Be watching as we expand and launch the Ignite Academy on our new campus at CrossPointe in Christiansburg, Virginia this Fall of 2011.   And until then, get those applications in.  As of July 21st there are only 10 spaces left.

Roxanne Larkin

Roxanne Larkin, along with her husband Mike, served in college age, young adult ministry for over 15 years.  She has worked tirelessly with Mike in establishing the Ignite Academy while also being mom to two children at home and two away at college.  Roxanne serves Ignite as Student Services Coordinator, interfacing Ignite campus operations with CrossPointe leaders and the Registrar/Admissions offices at LIFE Pacific College.  Roxanne is most likely the first point of contact a prospective student (or their parent) will have with Ignite in answering all of their questions. Getting through the enrollment process is a breeze with Roxanne giving assistance.

Rebecca Bauer

Rebecca Bauer has served in ministry for 30 years—as a pastor, as a professor, and as an author. She currently teaches at the Ignite Academy and at The King’s College and Seminary. Her theological training is from Life Bible College (1979), and Regent University (2002). Rebecca is also “mom” to three grown children, and “gramma” to eight! The driving passion of Rebecca’s life is to see people integrate what they believe into their everyday lives. “After all,” she says, “if you can’t take your theology home, what’s the point?” In her spare time, Rebecca likes going to the beach, watching old movies, and painting.

Melissa Bauer

Melissa Bauer has served in ministry for over 10 years. She and her husband, Brian, currently serve on the pastoral staff at The Church On The Way Santa Clarita. She received her undergraduate degree from The King’s College (2002), and her Master of Divinity from Regent University (2007). Melissa and Brian have one daughter, Hannah; a son, David; and two dogs. She is passionate about encouraging the next generation of God’s people toward deeper intimacy with the Lord. For fun, Melissa likes to watch movies, spend time with her family, and go to Disneyland.

Colleen Thompson

Colleen hails from Raleigh, North Carolina, and she recently obtained her B.A. in Biblical Studies from Life Pacific College. She enjoys reading Science Fiction, shopping at flea markets, walking around Disneyland and snacking on Swedish Fish. Some of Colleen’s favorite memories are the times that she has spent in Western Europe and Northern Africa. She has a passion for global ministries in an urban setting.

Tim Balas

Tim Balas graduated from Life Pacific College with a B.A. in Biblical Studies Degree, and a minor in Music and Worship.  He is also a licensed Foursquare pastor.  At the age of 16 God put a burden on his heart to reach the world with the Word of God.  Ever since, Tim has been actively pursing God's call to go to the ends of the earth.  Tim really enjoys rock climbing, tennis, volleyball, hiking, or anything else outdoors.  Tim has a real passion to see young people grow in their knowledge and understanding of who God is.

Katie Mayer

Katie’s hometown is El Segundo, CA and she recently graduated from Life Pacific College with an emphasis in Cross Cultural Ministry. She has a passion to come alongside young adults and help them accomplish goals as they seek after their God-given passions. In the future she would love to church plant and work with non-profit organizations to help spread the love of God. In her free time she loves to watch movies, read, hang out at the beach and travel.

Sean Minutella

Sean Minutella is a recent graduate from Life Pacific College Class of 2011. Sean graduated with his B.A. in Biblical Studies with minors in both Youth Ministry and Music & Worship Ministry. His passion is discipleship and worship, specifically through music. He desires to raise up leaders in the worship ministry who lead with passion, leadership, and integrity. Sean has a heart for families and marriages. He desires to pursue higher education and enter into the realm of Marriage & Family Therapy. He wants nothing more than seeing families reflect the love of Christ. Sean is an Internationally Licensed Foursquare Minister who is more than willing to serve the mission and purpose of Ignite and aid in the process of the building up of new leaders in Christ and the releasing of them into this world.

Sarah Ruggerio

Sarah Ruggerio, LifeEAST alumni and Life Pacific grad, received her Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies with a Minor in Music and emphasis in Pastoral Ministries in 2006. She was licensed in 2007 through the LifeBridge Church in Fort Wayne, IN, and more recently (as of 2010) has rooted directly with New Journey Ministries--a men’s home located in Baldwin Park, CA--as worship leader and friend. Sarah has served in managerial roles and janitorial--and understands that no matter the “function,” God’s placement is about influence and communicating His love and plan through meaningful relationships--and often laughter. Sarah loves the Word, God, and people.

Darci Black

Darci Black graduated from Elim Bible Institute with a major in Theology and an emphasis in Pastoral Ministry. Darci spent two years serving as a missionary in Southern China, working with college students and the underground church. Her desire is to serve and mentor young women that they would walk in the truth of who they are in Christ. One of her passions is worship, and wants to see young men and women not only worship on Sunday mornings, but living a lifestyle that is true worship. She also has a heart for Global Missions, that every tongue in every nation would proclaim Jesus as Lord. With Foursquare Ignite, Darci will have to opportunity of serving alongside men and women who also have a desire to see God's Kingdom come to earth. Some of her hobbies are traveling to other countries, reading, singing, playing piano and guitar, writing songs, drinking coffee, and spending time with friends.

Eli Garman

Elias graduated from High School in 2008 from Guymon, Oklahoma. In 2011 he graduated from Life Pacific College with a B.A. in Biblical Studies with a minor in Cross-Cultural Missions. In the future he plans to be a full-time missionary. He has been to Malawi, Africa twice and hope to be a missionary there within the next year or two. His dream is to be a traveling Bible Education teacher, training leaders with the same education he received while in college. He has a passion for the arts: movies, theatre, artwork, music, and etc. He was in debate in High School and loves to keep up with current events, also listening to people's opinions and having discussions. He loves people, ministry, and has an extreme appreciation for Ignite and hope to learn from his experience with the academy!

Jessica Morales

Residing from San Dimas, California, Jessica Morales recently graduated from Life Pacific College, receiving her B.A . in Biblical Studies. She recently became an internationally licensed Foursquare minister and is looking forward to practically applying everything she learned while at LPC. Jessica has served in her local church in both the women’s and youth ministries. She is passionate about discipleship. Her heart is to come alongside people, walk with them, and teach them about who Jesus is. Jessica believes in the vision of Ignite as both educational and relational and is looking forward to putting her passion for discipleship into practice. In her spare time, Jessica likes to hang out with her dog Benjamin, and spend time with friends. She also likes to swim and run. Future goals of hers are to learn how to cook and play volleyball. She would also like to plant a church that establishes a tone of health and discipleship while focusing on leadership development.