The Masters of Harmony is made up of 120 men who will perform classics, jazz, patriotic and sacred music with “power, passion, and perfect harmony.”

The concert, which starts at 7:30 p.m., is sponsored by Loma Linda University School of Medicine Alumni Association.

Tickets range from $10 to $100 and can be purchased at the Adventist Book Center in Loma Linda or by calling (909) 558-7193.


The Hoppers to appear in Highland
HIGHLAND — Known as the First Family of Gospel Music, the Hoppers will perform a Southern Gospel concert on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Immanuel Baptist Church.

The Hoppers are one Southern Gospel’s most popular family singing groups and have been featured on the Gaither Homecoming videos and tours for many years.

Tickets for the 5:00 p.m. concert range from $16 to $30 and can be ordered at www.imcconcerts.com or by calling 1-800-965-9324.


Tickets on sale for Spirit West Coast Del Mar
DEL MAR — Spirit West Coast is returning to the Del Mar Fairgrounds May 25 to 27 after a one-year hiatus.

Early confirmations for the music festival include TobyMac, MercyMe, Tenth Avenue North and Family Force 5. Additional Main Stage artists include top radio hit maker Matthew West, The Afters, current Dove Award winner for Male Artist of the Year Chris August and legendary Jesus Music era band Love Song.

Others slated to appear include Fireflight, Seventh Day Slumber, Disciple, Manafest and The City Harmonic, Press Play, Abandon, Dominic Balli, Peter Furler, Britt Nicole and Manic Drive.

Festival producer Jon Robberson is still adding acts, so more announcements are expected.

The featured speaker for the 3-day event will be Nick Vujicic, who spoke in 2009, and was described by Robberson as “probably the most effective evangelistic speaker in the history of SWC.”

Comedians Bob Smiley and Stephen B. will also take the stage.

Tickets are on sale at www.spiritwestcoast.org.


Seminar for Worship Arts tech personnel
VISTA — Vista Assembly of God will be the host site for the Worship Arts Tech Training Seminars which will take place March 1 and 2.

Sponsored by the AVDB Group, the two-day conference will cover a wide variety of subjects regarding digital audio and video, lighting and visual media.

Some of the topics include digital mixing, digital audio recording, wireless mic technologies for worship services, sound design and system tuning, computer-video interfaces, control systems, projection and visual media production.

The AVDB Group is a leading “design and build” audio, video and control (AVC) company that seeks to help churches use all aspects of media in their worship services.

For more information or to register, contact Eric Evans at (858) 549-1094 or eevans@avdb-group.com.


Gaither Homecoming Tour coming to Long Beach
LONG BEACH — Multi-Grammy winning songwriter Bill Gaither will appear with his all-star Gaither Vocal Band at the Long Beach Arena, on Saturday, Feb. 11.

Gaither, along with his wife Gloria, has penned more than 700 gospel songs including “He Touched Me,” “Because He Lives,” and “The King is Coming.”

The Gaither Gospel “Homecoming” video series, featuring many of the top Southern Gospel singers and groups, has seen nearly 20 million copies sold over the past two decades.

Since 1996 the Homecoming Tour, featuring singers from the videos, has been one of the leading concert tours crossing all genres of music.

The Gaither Vocal Band features Gaither along with comedian Mark Lowry, Michael English, David Phelps and Wes Hampton.

Also appearing in Long Beach will be The Martins and The Nelons, Gene McDonald, Charlotte Ritchie, Kevin Williams and pianist Gordon Mote.

Tickets for the 6:00 p.m. concert start at $19.50 and can be purchased at the Long Beach Box Office, online at www.gaither.com, or by phone at 1-800-745-3000.


Joyce Meyer to headline April conference
SAN DIEGO — Joyce Meyer will host a three-day conference April 12 to14 at the Viejas Arena on the campus of San Diego State University.

The sessions will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, and 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Each session is unique and will include a message from Meyer.

Matt Redman and Christy Nockels will lead the worship sessions.

Meyer is one of the world's leading Bible teachers. A bestselling author, her books have helped millions of people find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ.

Admission is free and no registration is required, although seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Doors will open two hours prior to each session. Resource tables will be available on site. Interpretation for the hearing impaired and Spanish translation will be available.

The arena is located at 5500 Canyon Crest Drive.

For information on event parking, visit www.viejasarena.com for other details, visit www.joycemeyer.org/Events.aspx or call (619) 594-0234.


Faith & Business Forum to feature See’s CEO
IRVINE — Bradley D. Kinstler, president and CEO of See’s Candies, Inc., will be the keynote speaker for Concordia University Irvine’s ninth annual Faith & Business Forum.

Kinstler’s topic will be “Quality without Compromise.” Headquartered in San Francisco, See’s is owned by Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway Group and has more than 200 retail locations worldwide.

Concordia University hosts the annual Faith & Business Forum to offer opportunities for business professionals and students to hear about ways to integrate their faith and their work.

According to the organizers, the annual forum is an extension of the work the university is doing for students by providing programs and events that highlight best business practices and biblical insights, which can be embraced by those engaged in the business marketplace.

The goal, they said, is to show how Christians have an important role in being dedicated representatives of their Christian faith in the office and boardroom.

From a biblical perspective, the Faith & Business Forum aims to inspire attendees to put God first and live their faith in a manner that makes them excellent workers and leaders.

This year’s title sponsor is Philip L. Liberatore, CPA.

For more information, visit www.centerforfaithandbusiness.com.


Conference to explore exploitation of girls, women
COSTA MESA — The Global Center for Women and Justice will host “Ensure Justice 2012: Standing Together to End the Exploitation of Girls,” a two-day conference, beginning March 2 at Vanguard University.

The conference will bring together frontline leaders from across the country, including law enforcement officers, doctors, nurses, social workers, educators and community faith leaders, who will share their experiences and expertise. Speakers will include Las Vegas Juvenile Justice William Voy and Orange County Juvenile Justice Douglas Hatchimonji.

A major focus of the event will be exploring “Standing Together to End the Exploitation of Girls,” a strategic plan to proclaim dignity, train advocates and educate communities to respond to commercial sexual exploitation of girls and young women.

For more information, call (714) 966-6361.


Global school network seeks teachers
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO — Christian teachers seeking an opportunity to work overseas are invited to attend the seventh annual Network of International Christian Schools’ Educator Job Fair, set for Feb. 25 at Stoneybrooke Christian Schools.

Many of the network’s member schools will have officials, including campus directors, on site. The annual event offers potential teaching candidates an opportunity to see a wider view of what is happening globally through the group’s member schools. The ministry is looking for teachers who have a passion not only for students but also the subjects they teach.

One-on-one interaction is also available during breaks and lunch.

Those who register in advance and meet the networking associations’ qualifications may also interview during the job fair.

Positions are available for new and veteran teachers. Applicants must have or be working toward a state teaching certification.

All network teachers represent a Christian worldview at the schools they teach.

The Network of International Christian Schools is a mission agency whose purpose is to reach the world for Christ through international Christian education, It was founded in 1983 with the construction of a school for missionary children living in Korea.

The ministry now has more than 4,500 children enrolled in 19 English-speaking schools in 15 countries, including Indonesia, Singapore, China and Japan. Presently NICS has 20 schools in Korea, Indonesia, Singapore, Brazil, Peru, Suriname, Japan, China, Kenya, Ghana, Turkey, Central Asia, Bolivia and Venezuela.

The school is located at 26300 Via Escolar.

For more information, visit www.nics.org.


APU to host conference on holiness
AZUSA — A Holiness Pastors and Leaders’ Day will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 16 in the Upper Turner Campus at Azusa Pacific University.

The theme of the meeting, sponsored by the regional leadership of the Wesleyan Holiness Consortium, is “The Relevance of Holiness Today.” It will feature special presenter Dr. David Neff, editor of Christianity Today, who will speak on “How Does Holiness Fit in the Larger Church?” Dr. Jim Garlow, pastor of Skyline Wesleyan Church in San Diego, will also be presenting, with the topic “What Does it Mean to Preach Holiness Today?”

A special panel will explore “Raising Up Young Leaders.”

The purpose of the meeting is to assist pastors and leaders in understanding the message of holiness and its power in engaging and transforming communities.

For more information, visit www.holinessandunity.org.


APU opens new accounting school
AZUSA — A dedication ceremony was held Jan. 17 for a new school of accounting at Azusa Pacific University.

The L.P. and Timothy Leung School of Accounting at the Wilden School of Business and Management was funded by an $8.6 million gift to broaden APU’s accounting major with a major focus on strong academics, practical training and teaching ethics.

“The country is demanding solutions, and our answer is to train a new generation of ethical accountants high in both character and competence,” said John Thornton, Ph.D., chair of accounting ethics for the new accounting school.

Thornton, citing the lingering financial crisis, corporate scandals, government overspending and burgeoning personal debt, said the timing is perfect for an ethics-based program.

“Ethical accounting is essential for economic growth,” he said. “Now more than ever we need trustworthy accountants who provide accurate financial information to the public. There is strong demand for accountants who help businesses succeed by improving operations and profitability while resisting the temptation to compromise corporate integrity.”

Beginning this fall, APU will offer a new master’s degree in accounting, complementing its existing undergraduate accounting major, which meets recently enhanced ethics and education requirements for Certified Public Accountants.

“Who could predict where the country would be today if more ethical accountants had been working in our financial institutions?” asked Ilene Smith-Bezjian, dean of APU’s School of Business and Management. “The world needs trustworthy, well-trained accountants to help us get out of this mess! With the Leung family gift and the naming of a new accounting school, APU can develop accountants who boldly stand for truth and reflect the light of Christ.”

For more information, visit www.apu.edu.