Alumni Stories

Kimberly Benedict, a constitutional law major who graduated from TMC in 2002, and her husband are preparing for missionary work in Nepal. Reflecting on her time at the school, her most cherished memory is the commencement speech by C.W. Smith, delivered the year she graduated. Amid his battle with cancer, Smith's powerful message on living a life that glorifies God profoundly impacted her, encapsulating the essence of her education and life's purpose.

Harold Albert, a 1955 Los Angeles Baptist Theological Seminary (LABTS) now serves as the senior chaplain for Contra Costa County in Northern California where he works with inmates - including murderers, thieves, and prostitutes - witnessing their positive responses to ministry, conversions to Christianity, and engagement with Bible study.

Living in Lucknow, a populous city in Uttar Pradesh, India, offers a unique experience of constant human interaction and the concept of "Indian stretchable time," where conversations and relationships flourish due to less rigid deadlines. The caste system deeply segments society, yet there's a growing interest in Christianity among various social strata, including the most marginalized. Our ultimate goal is to cultivate devoted followers of Jesus Christ, who worship and praise Him in their own language and cultural context, leading to the establishment of local churches.

We are thrilled to see generations of families come through our institution. Often, we’re blessed to serve the children and grandchildren of graduates from the days when we were called The Master’s College and Los Angeles Baptist College. It's a legacy that speaks volumes. Over 13,000 alumni of our institution have graduated under a doctrinal statement that has remained fundamentally unchanged since 1927. This tightly-knit community of believers displays top academic achievement and professional excellence. Our alumni are men and women of wisdom, conviction, and leadership in the home, church, workplace, and community, equipped with the skills and perspective to do all that they do for the honor of our great God. Now with hundreds of new graduates each year across 20-plus undergraduate majors and 150-plus program options, as well as graduate programs like the Master of Business Administration and Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling, alumni are sought after by a wide range of organiza

Alumni stay connected to TMU through: Center for Thinking Biblically The Master's Magazine: Master's Connect: Over 13,000 alumni of LABC, TMC, and TMU alumni since 1927 all graduated under the same doctrinal statement. This tightly-knit community of believers display both top academic achievement as well as professional excellence in their field. Alumni are men and women of wisdom, conviction, and leadership in the home, church, workplace, and community, equipped with the skills and perspective to do all they do for the honor of our great God. Today, with over 400 graduates each year across 20+ undergraduate majors and 150+ program options, as well as graduate programs like the MBA and MABC, alumni are sought after by a wide range of organizations and companies due to the students' excellent reputation.

Originally from Nebraska, Zack graduated in December of 2019. As a TMU alumnus, he shares the most important things about his experience at Master's and how it prepared him for life after college. For more info on The Master's University, visit masters.edu.

Scott Mabs, a 1995 alumnus of The Master’s University, never planned on being the CEO of an organic fruit company located in one of the world’s most productive agricultural regions. He simply set out to be faithful to Christ in every area of his life. Now, Mabs leads Homegrown Organic Farms in Porterville, California, with a focus on selling fruit for the company’s growers and a heart for helping those around him understand who Jesus Christ is. To learn how you or someone you know can be equipped to impact the world for Christ and Scripture, visit You can subscribe to TMU on YouTube, here: --- 🥇 This video won the 2022 "Collegiate Advertising Awards" Gold Award in the category "TV/Video Advertising/PSA - Series" for Creativity, Layout/Design, Typography, Production, Quality & Overall Effectiveness.

Joshua Rogers (TMU, ’98) says his time at The Master’s University prepared him to represent Christ as a superior court judge. To learn more about The Master’s University, For more content like this, subscribe to TMU’s YouTube channel here: --- 🥇 This video won the 2022 "Collegiate Advertising Awards" Gold Award in the category "TV/Video Advertising/PSA - Series" for Creativity, Layout/Design, Typography, Production, Quality & Overall Effectiveness.

Maddie Bolen (’20) serves as the social media coordinator for Joni Eareckson Tada’s ministry, Joni and Friends. Maddie says the role involves many of the things she learned and developed at The Master’s University — like the strategy and creativity behind good marketing and, more importantly, a love for Christ and His church. Learn more about TMU’s School of Business & Communication, here: The Master's University, a Christian liberal arts institution in Santa Clarita, California, is led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou. To learn more about TMU and its unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture, visitmasters.edu. --- 🥇 This video won the 2022 "Collegiate Advertising Awards" Gold Award in the category "TV/Video Advertising/PSA - Series" for Creativity, Layout/Design, Typography, Production, Quality & Overall Effectiveness.

Dr. Nathan Busenitz graduated from The Master’s University in 1999. Today, he serves as the executive vice president of The Master’s Seminary, where he aims to lead by demonstrating absolute confidence in the Word of God and Christlike kindness toward those under his care. He saw both traits modeled by his father, Irv, in whose footsteps Nathan is now walking. Interested in a university education uncompromisingly committed to Christ and Scripture? Learn more at Subscribe to TMU's YouTube channel: About The Master’s University The Master’s University is a Christian liberal arts university in Santa Clarita, California. Led by Chancellor John MacArthur and President Abner Chou, TMU holds an unwavering commitment to Christ and Scripture. The University offers more than 150 programs and $16 million annually in financial aid. Learn more at