Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the rich culture and vast achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans, recognizing their ongoing contributions to enriching the nation’s economy, culture, and society
Sweh Velilla serves as the Lead Pastor at The After Church in South Bend, Indiana. Additionally, he is affiliated with Notre Dame, where he contributes to the community.
Sweh helps lead three different Bible studies, including one specifically for Notre Dame football players. As a second-generation Puerto Rican, he shares his life with his wife, Allison, and their three children, along with one playful dog.
This is part of 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 deeply, and reflect Him more brightly.
This is part of 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 deeply, and reflect Him more brightly.
This is part of 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 deeply, and reflect Him more brightly.
This is part of 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 deeply, and reflect Him more brightly.
This is part of 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 deeply, and reflect Him more brightly.
This is part of 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 deeply, and reflect Him more brightly.
This is part of 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 deeply, and reflect Him more brightly.
We were excited to welcome back Lina AbuJamra.
Lina is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and the founder of Living With Power Ministries. Known for her bold faith and down-to-earth honesty, she’s passionate (and pretty funny) about helping people connect biblical truth to everyday life. Whether through teaching, writing, or podcasting, Lina brings hope to those wrestling with life’s hardest questions. When she’s not speaking or creating content, she’s providing medical and humanitarian aid in crisis zones like Lebanon and Uganda.
We are blessed to hear from Dr. Abson Joseph, Bethel’s Vice President for Academic Services.
Prior to arriving at Bethel University, he served for 13 years at Indiana Wesleyan University, as the chief academic officer at Wesley Seminary and teaching New Testament in the School of Theology and Ministry.
Dr Joseph holds a Diploma in Theology from Caribbean Wesleyan College in Jamaica; a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary; and a Ph.D. in New Testament Interpretation from the London School of Theology/Brunel University, England. He is also an ordained minister of the Wesleyan Church of Haiti.
Dr. Joseph has authored and edited a number of books and published several book chapters and articles.
Abson is married to his wife Lara and they have two daughters. As a family, they enjoy sports, music, and travel.
