As a Christian college, 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 College," uniting the Bethel community for a time of worship through music and teaching.
The DEEPER LIFE SERIES is a time when we consider what it means to deepen our relationship with Christ and submit more fully to His work in our lives. Garrett Howell serves as the prayer...
Dr. Linhart has served at Bethel University for 24 years. He oversees all academic programs for adults, graduate students, and online students. Terry has written eight books and over 24 book chapters, and he consults...
Dr. Loyd-Paige is an educator, author, speaker, podcaster, mentor, and diversity consultant. She earned her undergraduate degree from Calvin University and completed her PhD in Sociology at Purdue University. Loyd-Paige co-authored the book “Diversity Playbook:...
Athletes who are a part of the SALT (Student Athlete Leadership Team) give their testimonies.
Rev. Dr. Keith Koteskey, is the Associate Professor of Christian Ministries and chair of the Religion and Philosophy department. Keith served in pastoral ministry for twenty-one years and brings that rich experience to the classroom...
Caleb's passion is to reach people who are far from God and help them discover that their best days are still ahead of them! A passionate sports enthusiast and adventure seeker, Caleb brings the same...
Pastor Stephen Love is the Lead Pastor of Redemption City Church in South Bend. He's been married to his wife Mandy for 15 years, and they have 4 kids. Stephen received his bachelor’s degree from...
Jen Jenkins, also known as “Jungle Jen, ” felt called to be a missionary to unreached people groups from the time she was eight years old. Twenty years later, God opened the door for that...
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...
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...
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...