ABOUT CTS

The Center for Transformation Studies is a post-baccalaureate school and learning resource. We are called to influence all levels of society with transformed, trained leaders, who bring transformation using Kingdom principles. (CTS is also available to those not possessing a BA degree upon application).

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CORE CLASSES (core curriculum)

Biblical Foundations for Kingdom Living
Relational (Trinitarian) Theology
Historic Doctrines and Thinking about the Faith (Worldview)
Kingdom Principles and Cultural Change
Spiritual Formation and Lifelong Development

CORE TRACKS (elective classes)

Vocational Ministry
Business/Marketplace
Government
Education
Arts and Media

Who We Are

Defining Transformation

We Believe...

The Bible to be the only inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God.

That there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

In the deity of Jesus Christ; in His Virgin Birth; in His sinless life; in His miracles; in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood; in His bodily resurrection; in His ascension to the right hand of the Father; and in His personal return in power and glory.

That for the salvation of lost and sinful humanity, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is essential, and that repentance from sin and acceptance of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior is the only way to come into a relationship with God.

In the resurrection of both the saved and the lost: they who are saved unto the resurrection of life, and they who are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.

The Kingdom of God is the New Testament expression for the eternal rule of Christ among and within the community of believers. In this world we are called to expand this Kingdom and to reveal its nature and power.

It is important to uphold the scriptural practices of the early church. Therefore, we hold to the practice of water baptism and the regular taking of Communion.

Academic Objective
Our academic objective is simple: teach students the values of Kingdom Transformation within their chosen academic track of emphasis utilizing the environments of both classroom and hands on experience from which they will demonstrate a sustained practice of those values. This is the measure that genuine learning has taken place.

To facilitate this objective, our classes will be include the following:

- learning community format for dialogue
- Content that includes both thinking and contemporary practice
- Coach-mentors for each students
- Kingdom Projects to help facilitate application of learning

Academic Process
Those students seeking graduate study with CTS will first select an academic track of emphasis in the following areas: government, education, business or church ministries. Courses, projects and internship assignments uniquely related to each track will be offered. In addition, all CTS students will enroll in a series of Core Curriculum courses and seminars that concentrate on the general principles of the transformation and values of God’s Kingdom.

Academic Tools
In achieving its objectives, CTS will employ an assortment of learning tools that help tailor each student’s experience to best fit their individual needs and goals:

Seminars and “one-on-one” sessions with key leaders in each academic track of emphasis.

Interactive courses facilitated by mature leaders and ministers from the local community.

Partnering leadership mentors – each student will be teamed with a leader in their academic track of emphasis for personal mentoring and development.

Hands-on projects that connect the student directly into the framework of the local community in a way that benefits the student and well as churches, schools, businesses and political agencies.

Exposure to a diverse expression of ministry and leadership – from which a balanced model for personal ministry can be forged.

Affiliations
One of the fundamental values of the Center for Transformation Studies is the need for tangible unity to be demonstrated among local churches within a community – this is essential to community transformation. CTS has worked hard to create a diverse board of directors that will hold this value steadfastly; ensuring that the faculty, curriculum, and practices of the school reflect a full cross section of the Body of Christ within the local community.

Defining Transformation
Transformation, as we recognize it, is the measurable shift from self-centered life and lifestyle, to an increase awareness and alignment to a God, and an influence marked by greater acts of love and kindness within a community and/or region. This transformation can occur on varying scales from the individual level, to entire people groups and sectors of society. Learn more...

Terry Walling – Director
Terry has trained, coached and resourced the concepts of leadership development into the lives of Kingdom leaders, for over the past twenty years. He has authored many of the resources in the field of Leadership Development, including the Focused Living Retreat that has brought focus and renewal to over 5000 leaders and churches in North America.

Terry is President of Leader Breakthru, inc, and has been involved in the leadership of Matthew's Café here in Chico. For the past twenty years Terry served on staff and the Executive Leadership with Church Resource Ministries (CRM).

Terry’s Business Administration degree, along with over sixteen years of pastoral experience, and years of para-church ministry gives him a unique experience base to coach/consult business and church leaders alike.

He is a graduate of Point Loma College and attended Talbot Theological Seminary. He received his Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Seminary in Global Leadership. Terry teaches in the Doctor of Ministry program at Fuller Seminary, and in seminaries across North America and in South Korea.

Betty Dean – Chair
Betty Dean's professional career was primarily involved with public higher education. She taught at graduate and undergraduate levels and served as an administrator with the last 13 years being president of a college. She has worked with many college districts as a consultant in a broad spectrum of administrative and educational areas and has been active in a variety of professional and civic organizations. She has served on multiple boards, and held offices including chair, of other organizations. Dr. Dean holds baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degrees from accredited institutions.

Dirk Potter – Secretary
Dirk Potter has been a practicing attorney in Chico, California since 1983. He is also a part-time instructor at California State University-Chico teaching business law, employment law and organizational management. He also teaches Contracts at Cal Northern School of Law. He and his wife Becky have three grown children.

Wally Marshall – Financial Officer
Wally Marshall, CPA has worked in public accounting for 32 years. The past 24 as an owner of CPA firms. He has provided services to various non-profit organizations in both a professional capacity as well as a Financial Officer. He and his wife Susan have been married for 26 years and have two grown children.

Larry Lane
Larry graduated with a B.A. in Religion/Philosophy from Nyack College, Nyack, NY in 1977. He received is Masters of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, KY in 1980. Pastoral ministry began in 1978 at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Lexington, KY. He was ordained by the C&MA and served the Alliance church in Rockville, MD for 11 years. Presently, Larry is senior pastor of the Neighborhood Church of Chico, CA. He is survived by only one wife, Carol, but 5 uncontrollable children (ages 16 to 23).

Gaylord Enns
Gaylord has a rich 38 year history of pastoral ministry beginning with students on the college campus in 1967, continuing through the Jesus Movement and merging into congregational ministry as a youth, associate and then senior pastor. In 2003, he founded Servant Leadership Network to facilitate his ministry of mentoring pastors and emerging leaders. He is presently authoring a book entitled What Ever Happened to the Command of Christ?

Jim Postma
Jim is a Professor of Chemistry at California State University, Chico. He has served in numerous campus positions, including Department Chair, Chair of the Academic Senate, and Statewide Senator. Dr. Postma received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis in 1982. He has been active in science education issues, serving on the California Science Project Advisory Board and co-authoring Chemistry in the Laboratory through 6 editions. In addition to the CTS Board, he serves on the Board of Directors of Schloss Mittersill Christian Conferences and Study Center in Austria. He and his wife, Bev, have two grown daughters.

Kathy Leduc
Kathy LeDuc currently works as an Administrative Assistant at California State University, Chico as well as serving in this position for the Board of CTS. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies from Biola and received a Master’s from CSU, Chico in 1997. Her greatest sense of accomplishment has come from successfully parenting three terrific kids together with her husband, Bob.

Doug Holroyd
Doug Holroyd has worked in the entertainment business all his working life; performing musician, musical instrument store proprietor, audio video equipment store management, television station general and regional management. In the past Doug has been very involved in Promise Keepers (band leader for PK conferences and e-team leader). Christian music ministry and business have always been part of his calling. He and his wife Susie share seven children and four grandchildren and love working and living in the Chico community. Currently, Doug serves as Vice President / General Manager for the KCVU FOX 30, KRVU UPN 21, and KUCO Univision 27 television stations in Chico, CA.

Lou Diaz, D. Min.
Dr. Lou Diaz has been in the pastoral ministry for over thirty years. He was a pastor in MA, IL, and CA. Lou is currently the pastor of the Evangelical Free Church of Chico, CA. He earned a B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Gordon College, Wenham, MA and a Masters of Divinity degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, IL. and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Talbot School of Theology, La Mirada, CA. Lou's doctoral dissertation examined the subject of teambuilding. Lou has served on the Board of Regents of Trinity International University, the Board of Directors of the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA), and he has served as Vice Moderator and as Moderator of the EFCA. Lou is married and has two college-aged children. He has run six marathons and completed two international distance triathlons since 2001. He enjoys playing trumpet, saxophone, string bass, and hand bells. He has traveled on ministry assignments to Amsterdam, Tajikistan, Romania, Great Britain, Venezuela and Mexico. He was invited to be a member on the Board for the Center for Transformation Studies in 2007.

ABOUT CTS

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CORE CLASSES (core curriculum)

CORE TRACKS (elective classes)

Who We Are

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