Chapel 2006-2007

Description: Ben Patterson talks from Matthew 8 and talks about what caused Jesus to be amazed. Bibliography:The Rev. Ben Patterson is the Senior Pastor of Westmont. A contributing editor to Christianity Today and the Leadership Journal, he has written several books: Serving God (The Grand Essentials), Waiting, Deepening Your Conversation with God, and a Prayer Devotional Bible.

Description: Michael Shasberger talks about September 11th, and how it has affected us today. Biography: Michael Shasberger joined the Westmont faculty in 2005 after a distinguished career in higher education and church music. A graduate of St. Olaf College in Minnesota, he earned a doctorate in choral music, vocal performance and church music at the University of Southern California. He has extensive experience as a conductor and soloist in a wide variety of musical performances, including opera and classic works. Dr. Shasberger's endeavors here at Westmont include conducting the Westmont College Choir and Chamber Orchestra, private voice instruction, working with the office of the campus pastor, and developing artistic collaborations with the Santa Barbara arts community. He is also the Artistic Director of the Denver Bach Society, Founder and Director Emertitus of the Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra of Denver, and sings with the Santa Barbara based Vocal Scholars vocal ensemble.

Description: Ben Patterson continues his talk about mere Christianity, and what is a mere saint. Biography: The Rev. Ben Patterson is the Senior Pastor of Westmont. A contributing editor to Christianity Today and the Leadership Journal, he has written several books: Serving God (The Grand Essentials), Waiting, Deepening Your Conversation with God, and a Prayer Devotional Bible.

Description: Dan Chun talks about worry and anxiety. Bibliography: Dan Chun has been the Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu since 1994. Dan received his M.Div. and D.Min. degrees from Fuller Theological Seminary, M.A. from Univ. of Southern California in Cinema Production from the School of Performing Arts, and a B.S. in Communications from Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Oregon. He is an award winning filmmaker and former TV news reporter for the CBS affiliate in Honolulu.

Description: Ben Patterson talks about mere Christianity. Biography: The Rev. Ben Patterson is the Senior Pastor of Westmont. A contributing editor to Christianity Today and the Leadership Journal, he has written several books: Serving God (The Grand Essentials), Waiting, Deepening Your Conversation with God, and a Prayer Devotional Bible.

Description:Paul Ford talks about Mere Christianity and what C.S. Lewis said about prayer. Biography: Dr. Paul Ford is Professor of Systematic Theology and Liturgy at St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo, CA, the seminary of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles. He was formerly a Benedictine monk at St. Andrew’s Abbey, Valyermo, CA. Dr. Ford was the first Roman Catholic to earn a doctorate at Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA, where he went to study the theology and literature of C.S. Lewis. Dr. Ford holds a B.A. in Philosophy from St. John’s Seminary College, an M.A. in Religion from St. John’s Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary.

Description: Shirley Mullen talks about C.S. Lewis' book Mere Christianity. Biography:Shirley Mullen is no stranger to Westmont. She was a member of Westmont's history faculty from 1984-2006. During part of that time, she also served as the interim Dean of the college, and as Westmont's Provost from 2002-2006. While she did not know Dr. Wallace Emerson personally, she came to known him and to appreciate his contribution to Westmont through conversations with Dr. Paul C. Wilt, longtime member of Westmont's history department, and the college archivist, and Mrs. Margaret Voskuyl, who first came to Westmont in the 1940's as an assistant to Dr. Emerson. Shirley's academic training is in the fields of history and philosophy--focused on the Enlightenment and its Legacy. She currently brings her intellectual passion to the task of creating effective and enduring Christian liberal arts colleges for the challenging world of the 21st century.

Description: Dr. Paul Ford talks about C.S. Lewis and his book Mere Christianity. Biography: Dr. Paul Ford is Professor of Systematic Theology and Liturgy at St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo, CA, the seminary of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles. He was formerly a Benedictine monk at St. Andrew’s Abbey, Valyermo, CA. Dr. Ford was the first Roman Catholic to earn a doctorate at Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA, where he went to study the theology and literature of C.S. Lewis. Dr. Ford holds a B.A. in Philosophy from St. John’s Seminary College, an M.A. in Religion from St. John’s Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary.

Description: Wes Balda talks about the examining our life. Biography:Is currently the Assistant Dean for Portland Programs/Exec Director-Oregon Business Institute at University of Oregon. He was executive director/ professor of Management at St. George’s University. He was a scholar in residence at Max De Pree Center for Leadership, and was also Dean of the School of Management at George Fox University.

Description: John Ortberg talks about character and giftedness, and which one matters the most, and how easy it is to get sidetracked. Biography: John Ortberg, is passionate about "spiritual formation," which is how people become more like Jesus. His teaching brings Scripture alive and invariably includes practical applications and warm humor. John is the author of many books, including "If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat" and "The Life You've Always Wanted: Spiritual Growth for Ordinary People", and his latest book, "Faith & Doubt". He has also contributed to many other books and periodicals.

Description: Ben Patterson talks about Thomas Cranmer. Ben also talks about how to worship and why God wants us to worship. Biography: The Rev. Ben Patterson is the Senior Pastor of Westmont. A contributing editor to Christianity Today and the Leadership Journal, he has written several books: Serving God (The Grand Essentials), Waiting, Deepening Your Conversation with God, and a Prayer Devotional Bible.

Description: Ben Patterson talks about learning how to pray. Biography: The Rev. Ben Patterson is the Senior Pastor of Westmont. A contributing editor to Christianity Today and the Leadership Journal, he has written several books: Serving God (The Grand Essentials), Waiting, Deepening Your Conversation with God, and a Prayer Devotional Bible.