My role consists of shepherding the student worship community, leading worship at
various Pepperdine gatherings and overseeing all elements of the Well and Waves Worship
Songwriters collective.
Outside of ministry endeavors at Pepperdine, I produce music and tour as the music
director, keyboardist and saxophonist for the island reggae band ‘Kolohe Kai’.
Christin's work focuses on mobilizing the Pepperdine community to create positive
change. She works with nonprofit partners around Southern California to create partnerships
and dynamic service projects.
Christin's own service work when she was a Seaver College student set a course for
her professional trajectory and the work she does today.
Degrees: BA in Christian Ministry; Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
Rudy also has over 20 years of experience in the social work field where he developed
a passion for helping people help themselves. Although his favorite sport is baseball,
he received a basketball scholarship to Florida A&M University.
Degree: BA, Media Production (Seaver, '15); MBA (Graziadio, '24)
Bring together community by delivering powerful worship + helping to create a well
oiled machine behind the scenes. Fun fact, I'm a self taught guitarist. Been committed
to the craft for 19 years so far.
With over 29 years of Family and Women's Ministry spanning four states and two countries,
Holly added a Women's Professional Development career in 2011 while raising two sons
with husband, Scott. She and her family recently returned to Southern California from
Wheaton, IL to serve the young adult population leading Holly to Pepperdine. She's
thrilled to join the Hub for Spiritual Life this fall!
I assist with campus worship events, help oversee student-led worship groups, coordinate
volunteer opportunities for community engagement and service, gather content for social
media, and serve as a pastoral presence for students.
I oversee the Light House and work with our discipleship programs and the Response
Team at the Well. You can most often find me at the Light House front desk, talking
with everyone who comes in!
A fun fact about me is that I love to be asked about my tattoos!
I oversee Pepperdine's Student-Led Ministries (SLM) program in both a pastoral and
administrative capacity. I mentor, train, and equip undergraduate student leaders,
build bridges of collaboration between ministries and advisors, and serve as a pastoral
presence.
A fun fact about me is that I rode camels and slept overnight in the Sahara desert!
I assists in ministry/discipleship and worship related opportunities for students.
I am passionate about training, mentoring, and equipping students to serve in alignment
with God's purpose for their lives.
Fun fact: Nathan enjoys reading, exercising, cooking, and watching sports!
Noah's assists in all departmental duties overseen by the Vice President of Spiritual
Life. Helps uplift the Hub for Spiritual Life, Chaplain's Office, and Church Relations
teams in any administrative roles needed. Noah has a passion for ministry, the spiritual
life on campus, and athletics.
Fun Fact: I'm a huge baseball fan, and I love country music.
Amy comes to Pepperdine after a distinguished federal career in public service, with
a focus on community and international service program development, recruitment, and
fostering civic engagement. In her encore career at Pepperdine, Amy coaches and supports
student employees in planning and executing high-quality service projects in partnership
with nonprofit organizations across Southern California.
Amy previously served in the Peace Corps as a special education volunteer in Tunisia,
North Africa.
Fun fact: Amy’s favorite season is baseball season. Go Dodgers!
Jadyn Gaertner
Degree: Bachelors in Film
I assist with campus worship events, help oversee student-led worship groups, coordinate
volunteer opportunities for community engagement and service, gather content for social
media, and serve as a pastoral presence for students.
Julie Tingleff
I oversee the Light House and work with our discipleship programs and the Response
Team at the Well. You can most often find me at the Light House front desk, talking
with everyone who comes in!
A fun fact about me is that I love to be asked about my tattoos!
