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, and reflect him more brightly.
Our speaker for the week is Jerrell Jobe. Jerrell has been in full-time pastoral ministry for the past 25 years and currently serves as the Director of Development for GTI Biblical Study Tours. He has a bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language Interpreting, a master’s degree in Spiritual Formation and Leadership, and Archaeology & Biblical History.
Throughout his ministry, Jerrell has led over 100 trips, to more than 25 countries. For the past twelve years, he has been leading study tours to the biblical lands of Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Turkey, Greece, and Rome.
His passion is seeing life-changing spiritual formation occur as travelers gain a greater understanding of the Story of Scripture in its original context while engaging in the ancient practice of pilgrimage.
In addition to leading tours, Jerrell frequently speaks at churches and serves as an adjunct professor with Bethel University’s BUX sites. In his free time, he enjoys reading, running, cycling, swimming, and hiking. Jerrell and his wife Charissa have three children.
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 20 years old. Ted has a PhD. in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Divinity from Moody Theological Seminary. Ang is a licensed mental health counselor with a master’s degree from Marquette University.
Both are former professors at Bethel University and are passionate about reaching the Michiana community for Christ.
ZZ Kokonaing shares a message on behalf of the Spiritual Life Team.
President Barb delivers the first chapel message for the academic year.
President Barb gives the final Spring 2024 Chapel message.
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 told it was over, yet God had a different plan.
From fun challenges like building an athletic career, to tragic ones like
fighting for his life, Matt shares practical steps that guide us to
victory! On the water Matt did things nobody ever did, in his
tragedy, having over 75 surgeries, he recovered like nobody
imagined!
Matt will challenge us to look beyond our walls and challenges and see God’s story working in us. Would you please…
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 as the Chair of Music and Associate Professor of Music. His work in music education, composition, conducting, and leadership spans more than twenty-five years. Prior to Bethel, Stehen served as Director of Worship Studies, and Founding Director of the Angeles Worship Initiative at Azusa Pacific University.
As conductor, he has led a variety of choral and instrumental ensembles in various professional and educational settings. As an orchestrator and arranger, he has scored music for choral settings, symphonic orchestra, chamber music, and jazz ensembles.
Stephen is married to his wonderful wife, Shannon, and they have three children.
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 as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Bethel for the past 15 years. Originally from Brazil, Thiago moved to Hawaii to complete high school, and since 2002, Bethel has been his second home. Thiago earned his Bachelor’s and two master’s degrees at Bethel. He also met his wife, Kristie, here and they are proud parents of Jennifer and grandparents of Hudson James.
Known as a players’ coach, a coaches’ coach, a pastor, a church leader, and a community organizer, Thiago has been a visionary in using soccer as a ministry tool with a footprint of impact in over 15 countries. While he is a national championship winning coach and national coach of the year recipient, Thiago cares most deeply about equipping and empowering servant leaders to fulfill their God-given purposes and to transform communities worldwide.
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 the next few Chapels we will hear from Jessi Flores, Thiago Pinto and Dr. Stephen Martin.
Today we are blessed to hear from the fabulous Jessi Flores. Jessi is a Resident Director in Bridge Hall. She hails from the Lone Star State of Texas, and her journey for knowledge and experience eventually led her to Indiana to pursue her higher education.
Alongside her academic endeavors, Jessi has a calling to empower and uplift the younger generations driven by a belief in the power of mentorship. Jessi aims to be the person she wished she had encountered during her formative years by being a resident director and also serving in youth ministry at St Mark Missionary Church.
Beyond her commitment to ministry and serving others, Jessi finds joy in exploring the diverse tapestry of our world and has a zest for life.
