Dr. and Mrs. Monroe Brewer

Monnie Brewer holds a Doctorate of Missiology from BIOLA University, a Master of Divinity from Talbot Theological Seminary, and has graduated Cum Laude from UCLA, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Cultural Geography and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Cultural Anthropology.

Monnie served on the pastoral staff of Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, CA, for twenty years as missions pastor. During those years he also held the position of Adjunct Professor of Missions at LABC, Talbot Theological Seminary, The Master's Seminary, and The Master's College. He has also served as the Missions Pastor at Westminster Chapel, Bellevue, WA, and as the Global Ministries Pastor at Crystal Evangelical Free Church in Minneapolis, MN. He was also adjunct professor of Trinity International University in Deerfield, IL, and the professor of record for the Perspectives missions course for Minnesota.

Currently he is the international director of the Center for Church Based Training in Dallas, TX; the president of the National Association of Missions Pastors, Wheaton, IL and a missions professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, TX.

Monnie and his wife Joan-e (who had a career with the FBI!) have four children. All of their children were exclusively home-schooled until college. When their eldest daughter graduated from high school in 1997, she had already completed two years of study at a local university. Her university grades were so strong that she was named Valedictorian of the local public high school, a school which she had never attended! Upon graduation from high school she was already a junior in college. Their second daughter graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 2004 with highest honors and is an interior architect in downtown Minneapolis. Their son graduated from Hillsdale College in Michigan, with a degree in political science. He served as an intern at the White House in 2007 and is assisting Hillsdale establish a Masters in Statesmanship program in D.C. Their youngest daughter is attending Baylor University in Waco, TX, preparing to become a child life specialist. They have four grandchildren all of whom live in McKinney TX.

Mr. and Mrs. S. Herndon, Esq.

Steve Herndon holds a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School of Los Angeles, a Master of Divinity from Talbot Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Chapman College. He also earned a California Life Teachers Credential from BIOLA University.

Steve currently practices law as a Supervising Deputy Attorney General of the State of California, prosecuting felony appeals.

Steve has been married to his best friend, Julie, since 1978. Julie has worked as an executive secretary and was particularly effective as the Girl’s Director of a high school student ministry. Julie has also worked in public schools as a full-inclusion aide, a teacher's aide, and a CELDT instructor. She is a small business co-owner of a jewelry boutique, "Pink Pebbles".

Steve and Julie have served in various ministries in their church. They home-schooled their sons for part of their pre-college education. Their eldest son, Jackson, attends UC Davis with a double major; one in Political Science and one in History. He continues to be very ambitious in the area of politics and government. Their second son, Joey, attends a new public school. Joey is on the leadership team. He plays lacrosse and, like his father and older brother, he loves to play guitar. Joey is involved in student ministry at church.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harvey

Bob Harvey attended public school in the LAUSD. After graduating from high school, he began a somewhat shaky college career.

After time in the military, Bob returned to college where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from CSUN and a Masters degree in Business Administration with emphases in Marketing and Quantitative Analysis from USC.

Bob is at Vice President of Sales and an owner of a manufacturing company with plants in the U.S. and Mexico. He also serves on the boards of Care Net, a national crisis pregnancy minitry, and Americans United for Life, a pro-life advocacy ministry. Bob and his wife, Jane, home schooled their three children for over fifteen years.

Jane was an experienced full-time homeschooling mom. She is the driving force in developing and leading a support group of about 100 family-based educators in Virginia. Today, she is deeply involved in their church doing, among other things, peer counseling, serving on the missions executive board, and interpreting for the deaf. Jane also serves on the board of the Children's Hunger Fund and an Indonesian ministry.

Their eldest daughter, Tory, graduated from Pepperdine University, with a degree in English and Education and a Masters in American Studies. She is a credential educatorl. Their second daughter, Kristen, graduated with honors, from Asuza Pacific University, with a degree in graphic design. She then graduated from Pepperdine School of Law. She is now focusing on corporate defense work. Their son, McLain, graduated from Point Loma with a degree in business.

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Collins

Mark and Pam Collins were both raised in the San Fernando Valley and attended high schools in the LAUSD, graduating with honors. While in high school Mark set his sights on a career as a firefighter and began working toward that goal. He started testing with various municipalities as soon as he turned 18 years old (the legal minimum), and entered college to earn a degree in Fire Science. Within two years he was hired by the Torrance Fire Department (TFD). Because of his young age he was affectionately given the name “fireboy” by the other “firemen”. He has remained with TFD throughout his entire career. Now that his 30 year anniversary is rapidly approaching, Engineer Collins is no longer called fireboy, but he still looks the part.

Pam began a career in business immediately upon high school graduation (as in 5, count’em 5 days after graduation). She also enrolled in college, taking night courses that did not conflict with her job. Her goals changed when she met Mark (Ohhh he is so handsome...). Wedding bells soon followed, as did eventually, Casandra and Clay.

After a full season of home schooling, Pam is now, in her own words, "A retired home schooling mom who remains devoted to building a strong family based on the Word of God, and one who enjoys all four of us serving our Lord Jesus." She also still helps with APS.

Pam and Mark have been married since 1983 and have two children: Casandra, who graduated from APS in 2002l, and Clayton (e.g. Can we play basketball, Dad?), who graduated from APS in 2004 and was an APS College Scholarship winner.

Upon graduation from APS, Casandra entered Pierce College from which she earned an A.A. degree, and then completed Eternity Bible College. She married her soul-mate James in June of 2007. Whe changed her mom and dad into Grandma and Grandpa at the birth of their first grandchild.

Upon graduation from APS, Clay began attending Master's College from which he graduated (with honors) with a degree in Communications. He is currently pursuing a career as a firefighter (just like his father and grandfather).

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Knight

Scott Knight holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and a Bachelor of Arts degree in physical education. Scott has also earned a California Life Teachers Credential.

He is currently North American Operations Manager for a distributor of production supplies and services. He has held a variety of positions within the direct marketing industry including President and Vice President of Finance. In addition, Scott has taught 6th grade in a traditional school.

Along with Scott’s current position, he and Melody are working to establish their own business in the golf industry, which they hope, will give them an opportunity to work with their sons.

Melody’s college career includes majors in Special Education and Interior Design. She was very successful as the director of the APS High School Co-op. She currently is working part-time as an assistant to the owner of a local business, and is also an independent representative for a national sterling silver jewelry company.

She and Scott served as Directors of Christian Education at their church when their children were younger and they continue to volunteer in youth-oriented ministries.

Melody and Scott homeschooled their two sons, Ryan and Troy. APS is thrilled to have had both Ryan and Troy as students since 1994. They both have been members of our winning sports teams. Ryan graduated as part of the “Class of 2006”. He is pursuing a career in the ministry and currently serves at Grace Baptist Church. Troy graduated as part of the “Class of 2009”. He is pursuing a career in law enforcement.

Mr. and Mrs. Ken Minchella

Ken and Sharron Minchella were both raised in military families and lived in many places throughout the world as they were growing up. Ken graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in business from USC and now owns an aerospace company in Santa Clarita. He has been involved in evangelism and international student ministries and is currently involved in an adult Sunday school class at their church.

Sharron graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in early childhood education and special education. She is involved in the AWANA and Sunday school ministries.

Ken and Sharron have been married since 1986 and have home schooled their three children through APS since their eldest was in kindergarten. Their oldest son, Jamie, graduated from APS in 2007. He is currently enrolled at the College of the Canyons and is involved in their church’s college ministries. Kristina is a senior with the class of 2009. She teaches a 4th grade class in Sunday school and is involved in AWANA, her high school discipleship group, and various short-term missions projects. Micah, the youngest, is a member of the class of 2014, helps in a Sunday school class, and is involved in the AWANA and junior high ministries of their church.

Mr. and Mrs. Tom O'Donoghue

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