Nirup is the lead pastor of Life Gate Church in Denver Colorado, a multi-ethnic community of Christ followers that has seen exponential growth and transformation in just the past few years. A sought after communicator, Nirup is passionate about teaching God’s word and keeping his focus on Jesus Christ. Nirup’s joy in life is being married to his wife Hannah and together raising their three boys.
Clarence Gilyard is an actor, director, and producer. Who has worked in television and film for more than 25 years. He is best known for his roles in the films Top Gun and Die Hard and as Chuck Norris’s partner and best friend, “Jimmy” Trivette, on the 1990’s television crime drama, Walker,Texas Ranger. After working 13 years as a co-star of two successful television series, he took a professional sabbatical, earned his masters in fine arts in theatre performance, and now serves as associate professor of acting in film and theater at the University of Las Vegas, Nevada. Currently Clarence is filming several new movies and on the national tour of Driving Miss Daisy where he plays Hoke Colburn. He is excited to direct his second show for Bethel University having previously directed the 2013 production of The Diary of Anne Frank.
Pastor Johnathan Miller serves as the pastor of Faith Apostolic Ministries in South Bend. He is known for his high energy, inspirational and biblical preaching, and a bold stance for the name of Jesus. Pastor Jonathan is a Grammy nominated song writer and musician, who has contributed to songs by individuals like Fred Hammond. In recent years, Pastor Johnathan has been blessed to travel across the world speaking for organizations like the National Football League, various colleges and universities, and diverse ministries. Pastor Johnathan desires to make the word of God relevant to an unchurched generation. To that end, he is committed to being used as a vessel of the Lord, doing all of this for the glory of God, and to expose the nations to God’s great power.
Pastor Johnathan Miller serves as the pastor of Faith Apostolic Ministries in South Bend. He is known for his high energy, inspirational and biblical preaching, and a bold stance for the name of Jesus. Pastor Jonathan is a Grammy nominated song writer and musician, who has contributed to songs by individuals like Fred Hammond. In recent years, Pastor Johnathan has been blessed to travel across the world speaking for organizations like the National Football League, various colleges and universities, and diverse ministries. Pastor Johnathan desires to make the word of God relevant to an unchurched generation. To that end, he is committed to being used as a vessel of the Lord, doing all of this for the glory of God, and to expose the nations to God’s great power.
Pastor Johnathan Miller serves as the pastor of Faith Apostolic Ministries in South Bend. He is known for his high energy, inspirational and biblical preaching, and a bold stance for the name of Jesus. Pastor Jonathan is a Grammy nominated song writer and musician, who has contributed to songs by individuals like Fred Hammond. In recent years, Pastor Johnathan has been blessed to travel across the world speaking for organizations like the National Football League, various colleges and universities, and diverse ministries. Pastor Johnathan desires to make the word of God relevant to an unchurched generation. To that end, he is committed to being used as a vessel of the Lord, doing all of this for the glory of God, and to expose the nations to God’s great power.
Pastor Johnathan Miller serves as the pastor of Faith Apostolic Ministries in South Bend. He is known for his high energy, inspirational and biblical preaching, and a bold stance for the name of Jesus. Pastor Jonathan is a Grammy nominated song writer and musician, who has contributed to songs by individuals like Fred Hammond. In recent years, Pastor Johnathan has been blessed to travel across the world speaking for organizations like the National Football League, various colleges and universities, and diverse ministries. Pastor Johnathan desires to make the word of God relevant to an unchurched generation. To that end, he is committed to being used as a vessel of the Lord, doing all of this for the glory of God, and to expose the nations to God’s great power.
Pastor Johnathan Miller serves as the pastor of Faith Apostolic Ministries in South Bend. He is known for his high energy, inspirational and biblical preaching, and a bold stance for the name of Jesus. Pastor Jonathan is a Grammy nominated song writer and musician, who has contributed to songs by individuals like Fred Hammond. In recent years, Pastor Johnathan has been blessed to travel across the world speaking for organizations like the National Football League, various colleges and universities, and diverse ministries. Pastor Johnathan desires to make the word of God relevant to an unchurched generation. To that end, he is committed to being used as a vessel of the Lord, doing all of this for the glory of God, and to expose the nations to God’s great power.
Homiletic student, Malachi Adcock shares in chapel.
Dr. Don Bartlett has been an internationally renowned speaker for 45 years. Hundreds of thousands of people have been touched by his Christ-centered messages, most notably his personal testimony of being an Indian child growing up with severe speech and physical handicaps in an environment of poverty, child abuse, family violence, homelessness, racism, and alcoholism. He has shared his story on television and radio, including Focus on the Family and The 700 Club. Dr. Bartlett has spoken regularly at conferences and commencements, state prayer breakfasts, and for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes; he has received numerous awards throughout his life. Don and his wife are the parents of seven daughters and one son, Seth, who graduated from Bethel College. They have 17 grandchildren and reside in Canton Ohio.
