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As a Christian university, Bethel prioritizes and promotes spiritual expression — it is our mission to train you to be ambassadors for Christ. Chapel is often referred to as “the heartbeat of Bethel University," uniting the Bethel community for a time of worship through music and teaching.
Our annual GO Series, is a week focused on God’s work and mission in our world and how we can join Him. In the book of Acts, Jesus tells his followers that they would “receive...
Chuck Zook is the Associate Pastor at Summit Church in Niles Michigan. After graduating from Bethel University in 2011, Chuck served in student ministry for 10 years before moving into his current role where he...
Wayland and his wife, Jeanette, are founders and apostolic leaders of The Gathering Kingdom Center in Arlington, TX, and Greater Works Generation Ministries International. Wayland is also an adjunct professor at Christ For The Nations...
Gil Michel is the founding pastor of That Church Downtown, a multiracial inner-city church in South Bend. The Church was planted to reach an unchurched population and to be a place of authenticity, transparency, and...
Reverend, Dr. Theo Williams is an Associate Professor of Communications at Bethel University, where he has taught for almost two decades. He has a master’s degree in urban ministry from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, and...
Dr. Brandt grew up in San Diego, California. He pursued an engineering degree at San Diego State University because he wanted to build buildings. But God had different plans. After surrendering control of his life...
Jordan Arce is the Student Pastor at LIFEGATE Church in Denver, Colorado. Originally from Lacey, New Jersey, Jordan is a proud “Jersey boy” with a passion for New York sports and a deep love for...
2024 Bethel Alumni Award recipients, Tim and Sally Erdel, Leah Schwartz, and Cameron Nagel speak to the students.
Garrett serves as the prayer pastor for Asbury Church in Huntsville, Alabama, where his primary focus is training Christians in how to pray in small and large group settings. Garrett started the Asbury Furnace, a...
President of the Missionary Church, Rodney Arnold. In 2009 Rodney started a church in his living room in Knoxville, TN. OneLife Church grew exponentially and now includes multiple campuses across Knoxville. The church has also...
Dr. Sharon serves as a missionary with World Partners and a Global Leadership Consultant with Key Concepts. She lives in Hawaii mostly, but her ministry takes her around the world as she builds and serves...
The IGNITE Series is a Spiritual Emphasis Week when we’re asking God to light a spiritual flame in each of us; one that will move us to know Him more fully, follow him more deeply,...
The IGNITE Series is a Spiritual Emphasis Week when we’re asking God to light a spiritual flame in each of us; one that will move us to know Him more fully, follow him more deeply,...
The IGNITE Series is a Spiritual Emphasis Week when we’re asking God to light a spiritual flame in each of us; one that will move us to know Him more fully, follow him more deeply,...
The IGNITE Series is a Spiritual Emphasis Week when we ask God to light a spiritual flame in each of us; one that will move us to know Him more fully, follow him more deeply,...
The IGNITE Series is a Spiritual Emphasis Week when we ask God to light a spiritual flame in each of us; one that will move us to know Him more fully, follow him more deeply,...
The IGNITE Series is a Spiritual Emphasis Week when we ask God to light a spiritual flame in each of us; one that will move us to know Him more fully, follow him more deeply,...
Ted serves as Lead Pastor at Granger Community Church and Ang is the Director of Spiritual Growth and Development. They have been married for 24 years and have six wonderful children ranging from 12 to...
This morning we have the privilege of hearing from Matt Manzari, a husband, father, former pro Athlete, and a man who nearly Died…twice. In the midst of his greatest trials, his family and friends were...
We’re continuing our STORIES OF GRACE series, highlighting God’s faithfulness and loving-kindness in the lives of Bethel University faculty and staff. This morning we are blessed to hear from Dr. Stephen Martin. Dr. Martin serves...
We’re continuing our STORIES OF GRACE series, highlighting God’s faithfulness and loving-kindness in the lives of Bethel University faculty and staff. This morning we are blessed to hear from Coach Thiago Pinto. Thiago has served...
This morning, we kick off our STORIES OF GRACE series, highlighting God’s faithfulness and loving-kindness in the lives of Bethel University faculty and staff. The series always proves to be a student favorite, and over...
This week is our DEEPER LIFE SERIES, a time when we consider what it means to deepen our relationship with Christ and submit more fully to His work in our lives. Our speaker is no...
This week is our DEEPER LIFE SERIES, a time when we consider what it means to deepen our relationship with Christ and submit more fully to His work in our lives. Our speaker is no...
This week is our DEEPER LIFE SERIES, a time when we consider what it means to deepen our relationship with Christ and submit more fully to His work in our lives. Our speaker is no...
This week is our DEEPER LIFE SERIES, a time when we consider what it means to deepen our relationship with Christ and submit more fully to His work in our lives. Our speaker is no...
This week is our DEEPER LIFE SERIES, a time when we consider what it means to deepen our relationship with Christ and submit more fully to His work in our lives. Our speaker is no...
Reverend, Dr. Theo Williams is an Associate Professor of Communications at Bethel University, where he has taught for two decades. He has a master’s degree in Urban Ministry from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, and a...
Dr. Don Bartlette has been an internationally renowned speaker for nearly 50 years. Hundreds of thousands of people have been touched by his Christ-centered messages, most notably his personal testimony of being an Indian child...
This morning we’re blessed to hear from Dr. Robert Brandt. Dr. Brandt grew up in San Diego, California. He pursued an engineering degree at San Diego State University because he wanted to build buildings. But...
We are excited to have Lina AbuJamra back on campus for our annual Leadership Weekend today and tomorrow. Lina is founder of Living with Power Ministries and a popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and recent DEEPER...
Jeremy and Mindie, a couple with a heart for missions, have dedicated nearly 24 years of their lives to serving through World Partners and the Missionary Church. Having lived in Guinea, Senegal, France, and Germany,...
We’re continuing in our annual GO Series, a week focused on God’s work and mission in our world, whether it’s across the street or around the globe. This morning we are blessed to hear from...
This morning we kick off our annual GO Series, a week focused on God’s work and mission in our world and how we can join Him. In the books of Acts, Jesus tells his followers...
This morning we have the privilege of hearing from the Rev. Dr. Keith Koteskey, Associate Professor of Christian Ministries and current Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences. Prior to coming to Bethel, Keith served in...
This morning we are blessed to hear from Scott Tuttle, a serial entrepreneur from Wakarusa, IN. He started out in the RV industry and has expanded to own a number of different businesses, as well...
We’re continuing our STORIES OF GRACE series, highlighting God’s faithfulness and loving-kindness in the lives of Bethel University faculty and staff. This morning we are blessed to hear from Bethel’s VP for Enrollment Management, Amanda...
Edwin Carrington serves as Associate Professor of American Sign Language (ASL) in Bethel’s Sign Language Interpreting Department. Prior to coming to Bethel, Edwin taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for eight years. While...
This week is our DEEPER LIFE SERIES, a time when we consider what it means to deepen our relationship with Christ and submit more fully to His work in our lives. Our guest speaker for...
This week is our DEEPER LIFE SERIES, a time when we consider what it means to deepen our relationship with Christ and submit more fully to His work in our lives. Our guest speaker for...
This week is our DEEPER LIFE SERIES, a time when we consider what it means to deepen our relationship with Christ and submit more fully to His work in our lives. Our guest speaker for...
This week is our DEEPER LIFE SERIES, a time when we consider what it means to deepen our relationship with Christ and submit more fully to His work in our lives. Our guest speaker for...
This week is our DEEPER LIFE SERIES, a time when we consider what it means to deepen our relationship with Christ and submit more fully to His work in our lives. Our guest speaker for...
This morning we are blessed to hear from Derry Prenkert. Derry serves with Standing Stone Ministry, a non-profit organization that provides free and confidential coaching, consultation, and care to church leaders. He also serves in...
Pastor YPJ is the pastor of Faith Alive Ministries in South Bend. He is known for his high energy informative sermons, bold stance for the name of Jesus and witty humor. YPJ is also a...
We are excited to have CZ (or Curtis Zackery) with us this morning in chapel, and as our guest speaker for our annual Leadership Weekend. CZ combines a passion for communication with a desire to...
This morning we are blessed to hear from Jake Bland, President and CEO of Youth For Christ USA. Youth for Christ has been a pillar of missional youth ministry since 1944, when the Rev. Billy...
We’re continuing in our annual GO Series, a week focused on God’s work and mission in our world, whether it’s across the street or around the globe. This morning we are blessed to hear from...
Keegan is a student here at Bethel who is studying Christian Ministries. He is passionate about music, sports, community, and relationships. He is hoping to be able to use his studies and love for people...
Stephen Love is pastor of Redemption City in South Bend. He was born in South Bend, where he came to know his Savior Jesus Christ as a young boy. He accepted the call to preach...
Jeff serves as founding director of the Immerge Network which provides coaching and training to young leaders serving in immigrant communities. He has been a regional director, a lead pastor, and a church multiplication coordinator...
Reverend, Dr. Theo Williams is an Associate Professor of Communications at Bethel University, where he has taught for two decades. He has a master’s degree in Urban Ministry from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, and a...
This week is our annual IGNITE Series, a Spiritual Emphasis Week when we’re asking God to light a spiritual flame in each of us; one that will move us to know Him more fully, follow him more...
This week is our annual IGNITE Series, a Spiritual Emphasis Week when we’re asking God to light a spiritual flame in each of us; one that will move us to know Him more fully, follow him more...
This week is our annual IGNITE Series, a Spiritual Emphasis Week when we’re asking God to light a spiritual flame in each of us; one that will move us to know Him more fully, follow him more...
This week is our annual IGNITE Series, a Spiritual Emphasis Week when we’re asking God to light a spiritual flame in each of us; one that will move us to know Him more fully, follow him more...
This week is our annual IGNITE Series, a Spiritual Emphasis Week when we’re asking God to light a spiritual flame in each of us; one that will move us to know Him more fully, follow him more...
This week is our annual IGNITE Series, a Spiritual Emphasis Week when we’re asking God to light a spiritual flame in each of us; one that will move us to know Him more fully, follow...
This week is our annual IGNITE Series, a Spiritual Emphasis Week when we’re asking God to light a spiritual flame in each of us; one that will move us to know Him more fully, follow...
Rev. Courtney Richards, a global missionary who has spent his life and ministry focused on mentoring young leaders in the church and training others to make disciples. Courtney graduated from Bethel University with a degree...
Jason Dickinson is the lead pastor of Granger Missionary Church. He received his calling into full-time ministry after spending 10 years in the automotive industry. Jason graduated with his Master of Divinity from Evangelical Theological...
We’re kicking off our Fall WELLNESS WEEK focused on…Embodied Connections and a balanced view of technology. We are thrilled to have special guest speaker Dr. Doreen Dodgen-Magee with us this morning. Doreen has spent much...
This morning we are continuing in our Fall Chapel Series Postures of Jesus. Today we focus on Jesus, the One who kneels. Our speaker is John Kaehr. John returned to serve at his alma mater...
We are continuing in our Fall Chapel Series Postures of Jesus. Today we focus on Jesus, the One who Embraces. Our speaker is Suze Fair, a Pastor, a creative, and a professional. In her career...
This morning we are continuing in our Fall Chapel Series Postures of Jesus. Today we focus on Jesus, the One who sleeps. Our speaker is Nirup Alphonse, Lead Pastor of LIFEGATE Church in Denver, Colorado....
This morning we are launching into our fall chapel series entitled Postures of Jesus. Today we focus on Jesus, The One Who Sits. Our speaker is Pastor Stephen Love. Pastor Love was born in South...
This morning we are blessed to hear from Chip Dean an anointed and seasoned speaker whose purpose is to impact and influence the culture to think, lead and live a gospel centered life that makes...
This morning we are blessed to hear from businessman and entrepreneur Scott Tuttle. Scott’s professional career began in the RV industry, where he served as the Director of Advertising and Marketing for a major RV...
This week is our annual Ignite Series, a Spiritual Emphasis Week when we’re asking God to light a spiritual flame in each of us. One that will move us to know Him more fully, follow...
We’re continuing with our Ignite Series, asking God to light a spiritual flame in each of us. For those who may not have been with us earlier in the week, our guest speaker is Reverend...
We’re continuing with our Ignite Series, asking God to light a spiritual flame in each of us. For those who may not have been with us earlier in the week, our guest speaker is Reverend...
We’re continuing with our Ignite Series, asking God to light a spiritual flame in each of us. For those who may not have been with us earlier in the week, our guest speaker is Reverend...
We’re continuing with our Ignite Series, asking God to light a spiritual flame in each of us. For those who may not have been with us earlier in the week, our guest speaker is Reverend...
We’re continuing with our Ignite Series, asking God to light a spiritual flame in each of us. For those who may not have been with us earlier in the week, our guest speaker is Reverend...
This week is our annual Ignite Series, a Spiritual Emphasis Week when we’re asking God to light a spiritual flame in each of us. One that will move us to know Him more fully, follow...
This morning we are blessed to hear from our president, Dr. Barb Bellefeuille. Prior to assuming her role as President, Barb served the university for nine years as Vice President for Academic Services. Barb grew...