Wisdom Chapel - "What's Stopping You?" Matthew 14:13-33

Edgar Barron

Edgar Barron, Chair of Department of Leadership and Organizational Psychology, is a native of California, Edgar has held a number of dynamic and diverse positions including those of Vice President of Communications and Creative Services at Promise Keepers, Founding and Senior Pastor of Journey Christian Fellowship, Management Consultant to numerous organizations including Focus on the Family, Azusa Pacific University, Open Door Ministries, Promise Keepers and several local churches. Prior to his service in the non-profit sector Edgar spent 16 years in the aerospace defense industry with Hughes Aircraft Co. in the Los Angeles area. His primary areas of focus were Industrial and Systems engineering.  

Edgar joined the staff at Azusa Pacific University in May of 2010 as the Executive Director of Multi Ethnic Programs where he provided leadership in the areas of racial reconciliation and minority student development. He became named Chair, Department of Leadership and Organizational Psychology in June of 2015.

He holds a BS in Business Admin from the University of LaVerne, An MA in Leadership from Azusa Pacific University and is currently a Doctoral candidate at the University of Southern California.

Edgar and his wife Lucia currently reside in Azusa CA and have been married for 33 years. They have three adult children Daniel (married to Jamie), Jessica, Brittany and one grandson, Dominic.