Freddy Rivas

Freddy Rivas serves as the Director of Mentoring and Formation at Azusa Pacific University’s Center for Vocational Ministry, where the focus is on cultivating resilience among ministry leaders and guiding students toward vocational ministry. With extensive experience in youth leadership through the Youth Leadership Initiative, Freddy Rivas also holds the position of Adjunct Professor at the School of Theology, providing practical preparation for those pursuing ministry. Additionally, Freddy Rivas has served as Lead Pastor at Living Hope Church and previously at Iglesia Mirada de Fe, while also contributing as Lead Pastor and Mentor at the Kern Center for Vocational Ministry. Freddy Rivas earned a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Azusa Pacific University.