Pali Gill, PhD

Pali Gill
Assistant Professor of Counseling
  • San Jose Campus
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"The call to serve has led me to teaching students who are also committed to living gospel-centered and transformed lives. I can’t possibly imagine not having Christ at the forefront of my life and teaching."

Degrees Earned

Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision

Oregon State University

Master of Science, Marriage Family Therapy and Child Counseling (MFCC) and School Counseling with a conferred Pupil Personnel Credential

California State University

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science with a minor in Special Education and Bachelor of Science, Occupational Therapy

San Jose State University

Current Ministry Involvement

Sun Grove Church and Creekside Church

A Defining Moment

"I grew up practicing a completely different religion. We rarely missed a Sunday service and my dad was a founder of one of the largest temples in Sacramento. My family went through a difficult time when my dad was diagnosed with cancer and our family lost our finances through a court case. I was devasted on so many levels in my life at the time.  Often, I felt something was missing in my spiritual practices but, more than ever, I was seeking God. In 2011, I went in for an outpatient gallbladder surgery and nearly died on the surgery table.  I had a near-death experience and I discussed the details of my life with God. Soon after recovering, I decided to accept Christ. I even started praying with my dad and reading the Bible to him during his battle with cancer. It was an amazing time and I learned that my dad knew the Bible very well. God is such a good God. I have seen tremendous things in my own life and I can’t deny Christ’s love and grace over my life."

Pali Gill's Curriculum Vitae (CV)

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Pali Gill's CV