John is currently the Special Assistant to the Vice President of Mission and Ministry at Loyola Marymount University (LMU). He is the founding director and primary professor of the Pastoral Music and Pastoral Liturgy Certifications programs in the LMU Center for Religion and Spirituality. He has served as the Chairperson of the Liturgy Committee and Music Director for the RE Congress since 1991. John has extensive and foundational experience in establishing and defining the practical, pastoral and experiential parameters of intercultural worship and collaboration.