Chapel 2001 - 2002

Cheri speaks about what it means to love the Lord our God with all of our mind. Cheri Larsen Hoeckley arrived at Westmont in 1997, and she found a home here, teaching, enjoying great company, and continuing to learn with this community of believers. Her favorite venues for gathering with students and colleagues outside the classroom include Tuesdays with Morals and Mesa Hispana. She has also been known to organize marathon readings of novels in Reynolds Hall. Because she is convinced that traveling with students offers teachable moments beyond what we find in the classroom, she has twice led Westmont’s Europe Semester and also the Sri Lanka Mayterm. In 2006, she and her husband Dr. Chris Hoeckley led England Semester.

Prior to assuming the presidency of the Consortium in 2008 at Gordon College, Stan D. Gaede served ten years at Westmont College, first as Provost (1996-2001), and then as President (2001-2006). From 1974-1996 he was on the faculty at Gordon College, rising to the rank of full professor in 1985, and serving as department chair, division chair and provost (1993-1996). Dr. Gaede is a sociologist by training, focusing on the sociology of knowledge and the sociological intersection of history, philosophy and religion. He is the author of seven books and multiple articles, and a frequent speaker on college campuses, conferences and churches. His books include An Incomplete Guide to the Rest of Your Life and When Tolerance is No Virtue, both published by InterVarsity Press; and Life in the Slow Lane and For All Who Have Been Forsaken, published by Zondervan (Harper Collins).

WCSA elections. Speakers talk about what it means to be in leadership.

Francis Chan talks about having his life completely figured out, only to find it change. Francis is one of the most sought-after youth speakers in California. He has spoken to thousands of young people throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia and can be heard on his radio program, Truth Be Known. He has an outrageous sense of humor, a genuine love for Christ and a commitment to teach straight from the Word of God. He graduated from the Master’s College and Seminary.

Bruce Bickel speaks on not staying too long at Westmont. Although selected as one of Northern California’s “Super Lawyers,” being an attorney isn’t Bruce Bickel’s passion. It just happens to pay the bills so that he can do the things that he loves. The result is a resume that includes: author, lay pastor, Westmont instructor (1999-2001), director of a social media content portal, co-host of the now defunct cable television series, Christianity 101, and co-host of a radio program that was heard weekly (although weakly) in Central California. Bruce graduated summa cum laude from the University of Redlands with a degree in Theatre Arts. He had a very short-lived career as a standup comic before settling for law school. Bickel has co-authored more than 40 books about the Christian faith, including I’m Fine With God, It’s Christians I Can’t Stand. He and his wife, Cheryl, chaired the Parents Council while their two children attended Westmont, and Bruce now serves on the Westmont Board of Trustees.

Ben Patterson talks about the seven letters to the seven churches. For over ten years the Reverend Ben Patterson has been the Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. As Campus Pastor, he is responsible for organizing the college’s chapel program, which meets three mornings a week, mentoring students, counseling, and encouraging every person in the Westmont community to grow toward their full maturity in Christ. He is a contributing editor to Christianity Today, Leadership Journal, and was previously a contributing editor and editorial writer with The Wittenberg Door. Ben has written several books including: Serving God: The Grand Essentials of Work & Worship, Waiting: Finding Hope When God Seems Silent, Deepening Your Conversation with God, The Prayer Devotional Bible, He Has Made Me Glad, and God’s Prayer Book: The Power and Pleasure of Praying the Psalms. Coming out in the spring of 2011 is Ben’s most current work, Muscular Faith. Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. Ben was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges.

Mary-Louise Kurey gives her story and speaks about love, relationships, and sex. Mary-Louise Kurey is a nationally-renowned speaker on chastity and character-building choices. She dedicated her year of service as Miss Wisconsin to this issue, and has spoken to over 120,000 teens and young adults about postponing sexual activity until marriage, and "making a new beginning" for those who have been sexually active. Her unusual stance and high-energy, free-spirited approach toward a topic most view as intimidating has attracted international attention from print and broadcast media, through which her message has reached over 25,000,000 people on five continents. From The New York Times - London Edition to WORLD Magazine, from Capitol Hill to Franciscan University, Mary-Louise is known for inspiring young people to make positive choices and achieve their dreams.

Bart Tarman speaks about Jesus sending us all into the world, and shares a story about one of his recent trips. Bart Tarman spent 18 years at Westmont after working on Young Life staff in Denver and serving as associate pastor at El Montecito Presbyterian Church. He lives in Washington, D.C., where he and his wife, Linda, minister to members of Congress. He has been associated with the National Prayer Breakfast for more than 30 years. An ordained Presbyterian minister, he graduated from Fuller Theological Seminary and the University of Denver.

Dr. Roberta Hestenes talks about the first time she went to the third world. Dr. Roberta Hestenes is Senior Pastor of Solana Beach Presbyterian Church in Solana Beach, California. Roberta has had a distinguished career, almost equally divided between parish ministry and college teaching and administration. She has served churches in Washington state and California, taught as an Associate Professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, and served for almost ten years as President of Eastern College in St. Davids, Pennsylvania. She is past Chairperson of the Board of World Vision International and serves on the board of the Evangelical Environmental Network. She is a frequent lecturer, the author of many books and articles, and has appeared as a guest on Bill Moyers’ Genesis series and on Searching for God in America, both on PBS.

Ben Patterson speaks on what Jerusalem and Antioch stands for. "A Tale of Two Cities." For over ten years the Reverend Ben Patterson has been the Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. As Campus Pastor, he is responsible for organizing the college’s chapel program, which meets three mornings a week, mentoring students, counseling, and encouraging every person in the Westmont community to grow toward their full maturity in Christ. He is a contributing editor to Christianity Today, Leadership Journal, and was previously a contributing editor and editorial writer with The Wittenberg Door. Ben has written several books including: Serving God: The Grand Essentials of Work & Worship, Waiting: Finding Hope When God Seems Silent, Deepening Your Conversation with God, The Prayer Devotional Bible, He Has Made Me Glad, and God’s Prayer Book: The Power and Pleasure of Praying the Psalms. Coming out in the spring of 2011 is Ben’s most current work, Muscular Faith. Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. Ben was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges.

Kathy Noling goes through chapter one of 2 Corinthians. Kathy Noling is the chaplain at Azusa Pacific’s West Campus. She received her B.A. in Political Science in 1974, from San Diego State University; her M.A. in Communications in 1980 from California State University, Fullerton, 1980; and her M.A. in Theology in 2000 from Fuller Theological Seminary.

Prior to assuming the presidency of the Consortium in 2008 at Gordon College, Stan D. Gaede served ten years at Westmont College, first as Provost (1996-2001), and then as President (2001-2006). From 1974-1996 he was on the faculty at Gordon College, rising to the rank of full professor in 1985, and serving as department chair, division chair and provost (1993-1996). Dr. Gaede is a sociologist by training, focusing on the sociology of knowledge and the sociological intersection of history, philosophy and religion. He is the author of seven books and multiple articles, and a frequent speaker on college campuses, conferences and churches. His books include An Incomplete Guide to the Rest of Your Life and When Tolerance is No Virtue, both published by InterVarsity Press; and Life in the Slow Lane and For All Who Have Been Forsaken, published by Zondervan (Harper Collins).

Stan Gaede talks about a conversation he had with a friend about losing "The War." Prior to assuming the presidency of the Consortium in 2008 at Gordon College, Stan D. Gaede served ten years at Westmont College, first as Provost (1996-2001), and then as President (2001-2006). From 1974-1996 he was on the faculty at Gordon College, rising to the rank of full professor in 1985, and serving as department chair, division chair and provost (1993-1996). Dr. Gaede is a sociologist by training, focusing on the sociology of knowledge and the sociological intersection of history, philosophy and religion. He is the author of seven books and multiple articles, and a frequent speaker on college campuses, conferences and churches. His books include An Incomplete Guide to the Rest of Your Life and When Tolerance is No Virtue, both published by InterVarsity Press; and Life in the Slow Lane and For All Who Have Been Forsaken, published by Zondervan (Harper Collins).

Keith Anderson talks about some interesting reading he's been doing recently. Keith Anderson is an Author, and the Campus Pastor/Professor at Bethel College.

Ben Patterson gives a parable about ants, and talks about sin. For over ten years the Reverend Ben Patterson has been the Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. As Campus Pastor, he is responsible for organizing the college’s chapel program, which meets three mornings a week, mentoring students, counseling, and encouraging every person in the Westmont community to grow toward their full maturity in Christ. He is a contributing editor to Christianity Today, Leadership Journal, and was previously a contributing editor and editorial writer with The Wittenberg Door. Ben has written several books including: Serving God: The Grand Essentials of Work & Worship, Waiting: Finding Hope When God Seems Silent, Deepening Your Conversation with God, The Prayer Devotional Bible, He Has Made Me Glad, and God’s Prayer Book: The Power and Pleasure of Praying the Psalms. Coming out in the spring of 2011 is Ben’s most current work, Muscular Faith. Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. Ben was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges.

Ben Patterson answers questions. For over ten years the Reverend Ben Patterson has been the Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. As Campus Pastor, he is responsible for organizing the college’s chapel program, which meets three mornings a week, mentoring students, counseling, and encouraging every person in the Westmont community to grow toward their full maturity in Christ. He is a contributing editor to Christianity Today, Leadership Journal, and was previously a contributing editor and editorial writer with The Wittenberg Door. Ben has written several books including: Serving God: The Grand Essentials of Work & Worship, Waiting: Finding Hope When God Seems Silent, Deepening Your Conversation with God, The Prayer Devotional Bible, He Has Made Me Glad, and God’s Prayer Book: The Power and Pleasure of Praying the Psalms. Coming out in the spring of 2011 is Ben’s most current work, Muscular Faith. Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. Ben was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges.

The speakers talk the difficulty of remembering Christ has died, the need to remember and the possibility of remembering Christ is risen, and lastly the telos or the end of remembering.

Ben Patterson begins the first sermon in a series of 3. The theme of this sermon is healing. For over ten years the Reverend Ben Patterson has been the Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. As Campus Pastor, he is responsible for organizing the college’s chapel program, which meets three mornings a week, mentoring students, counseling, and encouraging every person in the Westmont community to grow toward their full maturity in Christ. He is a contributing editor to Christianity Today, Leadership Journal, and was previously a contributing editor and editorial writer with The Wittenberg Door. Ben has written several books including: Serving God: The Grand Essentials of Work & Worship, Waiting: Finding Hope When God Seems Silent, Deepening Your Conversation with God, The Prayer Devotional Bible, He Has Made Me Glad, and God’s Prayer Book: The Power and Pleasure of Praying the Psalms. Coming out in the spring of 2011 is Ben’s most current work, Muscular Faith. Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. Ben was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges.

Jonathan Wilson speaks about Lindt and Advent Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove is an author, New Monastic, and sought-after speaker. A native of North Carolina, he is a graduate of Eastern University and Duke Divinity School. Shortly before the United States began bombing Iraq in 2003, Jonathan and his wife, Leah, traveled there as members of a Christian Peacemaker Team determined to tell Iraqis that American Christians did not all support the war. Their experiences became the subject of To Baghdad and Beyond(Cascade Books: 2005), which describes the couple’s conversion to the “new monasticism.” Jonathan is an Associate Minister at the historically black St. Johns Baptist Church, and is engaged in peacemaking and reconciliation efforts in Durham, North Carolina. The Rutba House, where Jonathan lives with his family and other friends, is a new monastic community that prays, eats, and lives together, welcoming neighbors and the homeless.

Kathy Noling talks about how the living God is trying to get our attention. Kathy Noling is the chaplain at Azusa Pacific’s West Campus. She received her B.A. in Political Science in 1974, from San Diego State University; her M.A. in Communications in 1980 from California State University, Fullerton, 1980; and her M.A. in Theology in 2000 from Fuller Theological Seminary.

Stan Gaede's inauguration as president of Westmont College. Prior to assuming the presidency of the Consortium in 2008 at Gordon College, Stan D. Gaede served ten years at Westmont College, first as Provost (1996-2001), and then as President (2001-2006). From 1974-1996 he was on the faculty at Gordon College, rising to the rank of full professor in 1985, and serving as department chair, division chair and provost (1993-1996). Dr. Gaede is a sociologist by training, focusing on the sociology of knowledge and the sociological intersection of history, philosophy and religion. He is the author of seven books and multiple articles, and a frequent speaker on college campuses, conferences and churches. His books include An Incomplete Guide to the Rest of Your Life and When Tolerance is No Virtue, both published by InterVarsity Press; and Life in the Slow Lane and For All Who Have Been Forsaken, published by Zondervan (Harper Collins).

For over ten years the Reverend Ben Patterson has been the Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. As Campus Pastor, he is responsible for organizing the college’s chapel program, which meets three mornings a week, mentoring students, counseling, and encouraging every person in the Westmont community to grow toward their full maturity in Christ. He is a contributing editor to Christianity Today, Leadership Journal, and was previously a contributing editor and editorial writer with The Wittenberg Door. Ben has written several books including: Serving God: The Grand Essentials of Work & Worship, Waiting: Finding Hope When God Seems Silent, Deepening Your Conversation with God, The Prayer Devotional Bible, He Has Made Me Glad, and God’s Prayer Book: The Power and Pleasure of Praying the Psalms. Coming out in the spring of 2011 is Ben’s most current work, Muscular Faith. Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. Ben was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges.

Ben Patterson speaks on God choosing Moses to free his people. For over ten years the Reverend Ben Patterson has been the Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. As Campus Pastor, he is responsible for organizing the college’s chapel program, which meets three mornings a week, mentoring students, counseling, and encouraging every person in the Westmont community to grow toward their full maturity in Christ. He is a contributing editor to Christianity Today, Leadership Journal, and was previously a contributing editor and editorial writer with The Wittenberg Door. Ben has written several books including: Serving God: The Grand Essentials of Work & Worship, Waiting: Finding Hope When God Seems Silent, Deepening Your Conversation with God, The Prayer Devotional Bible, He Has Made Me Glad, and God’s Prayer Book: The Power and Pleasure of Praying the Psalms. Coming out in the spring of 2011 is Ben’s most current work, Muscular Faith. Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. Ben was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges.

Carol Houston speaks about equality and being alive in the spirit. Pastor Carol ministers in the Watts community of Los Angeles. She serves as senior pastor at Bethel Unspeakable Joy Church with a passion for winning souls and empowering disciples in the Kingdom of God. Pastor Carol received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Denver. Her postgraduate studies include Health Education, Recreation, Gerontology, Education Administration, and Speech Communication. She studied Missiology at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA. Pastor Carol serves as a trustee of Westmont College and Helping Hands, Inc. in Garden Grove, CA. Pastor Carol has served in various areas of ministry and taught in secondary schools. She has traveled extensively throughout the world sharing the love of Christ. Her life commitment is to win souls to God through Jesus Christ, empower disciples of Jesus, and send them to do likewise.

Ben Patterson speaks on Providence. For over ten years the Reverend Ben Patterson has been the Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. As Campus Pastor, he is responsible for organizing the college’s chapel program, which meets three mornings a week, mentoring students, counseling, and encouraging every person in the Westmont community to grow toward their full maturity in Christ. He is a contributing editor to Christianity Today, Leadership Journal, and was previously a contributing editor and editorial writer with The Wittenberg Door. Ben has written several books including: Serving God: The Grand Essentials of Work & Worship, Waiting: Finding Hope When God Seems Silent, Deepening Your Conversation with God, The Prayer Devotional Bible, He Has Made Me Glad, and God’s Prayer Book: The Power and Pleasure of Praying the Psalms. Coming out in the spring of 2011 is Ben’s most current work, Muscular Faith. Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. Ben was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges.

Kathy Noling speaks on the use of imagination and devotional time. Kathy Noling is the chaplain at Azusa Pacific’s West Campus. She received her B.A. in Political Science in 1974, from San Diego State University; her M.A. in Communications in 1980 from California State University, Fullerton, 1980; and her M.A. in Theology in 2000 from Fuller Theological Seminary.

Stan Gaede speaks on being President and reads passages from Psalm 62:5 and Matthew. Prior to assuming the presidency of the Consortium in 2008 at Gordon College, Stan D. Gaede served ten years at Westmont College, first as Provost (1996-2001), and then as President (2001-2006). From 1974-1996 he was on the faculty at Gordon College, rising to the rank of full professor in 1985, and serving as department chair, division chair and provost (1993-1996). Dr. Gaede is a sociologist by training, focusing on the sociology of knowledge and the sociological intersection of history, philosophy and religion. He is the author of seven books and multiple articles, and a frequent speaker on college campuses, conferences and churches. His books include An Incomplete Guide to the Rest of Your Life and When Tolerance is No Virtue, both published by InterVarsity Press; and Life in the Slow Lane and For All Who Have Been Forsaken, published by Zondervan (Harper Collins).

Ben Patterson Talks about being filled in the Lord. For over ten years the Reverend Ben Patterson has been the Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. As Campus Pastor, he is responsible for organizing the college’s chapel program, which meets three mornings a week, mentoring students, counseling, and encouraging every person in the Westmont community to grow toward their full maturity in Christ. He is a contributing editor to Christianity Today, Leadership Journal, and was previously a contributing editor and editorial writer with The Wittenberg Door. Ben has written several books including: Serving God: The Grand Essentials of Work & Worship, Waiting: Finding Hope When God Seems Silent, Deepening Your Conversation with God, The Prayer Devotional Bible, He Has Made Me Glad, and God’s Prayer Book: The Power and Pleasure of Praying the Psalms. Coming out in the spring of 2011 is Ben’s most current work, Muscular Faith. Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. Ben was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges.

Ben Patterson speaks about how deeply the Lamb of God goes in scripture but also in the proclamation of the gospel in particular. For over ten years the Reverend Ben Patterson has been the Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. As Campus Pastor, he is responsible for organizing the college’s chapel program, which meets three mornings a week, mentoring students, counseling, and encouraging every person in the Westmont community to grow toward their full maturity in Christ. He is a contributing editor to Christianity Today, Leadership Journal, and was previously a contributing editor and editorial writer with The Wittenberg Door. Ben has written several books including: Serving God: The Grand Essentials of Work & Worship, Waiting: Finding Hope When God Seems Silent, Deepening Your Conversation with God, The Prayer Devotional Bible, He Has Made Me Glad, and God’s Prayer Book: The Power and Pleasure of Praying the Psalms. Coming out in the spring of 2011 is Ben’s most current work, Muscular Faith. Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. Ben was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges.

Stan Gaede talks about Christmas and reads from John 1:1-5 and 1 Corinthians 13:12. Prior to assuming the presidency of the Consortium in 2008 at Gordon College, Stan D. Gaede served ten years at Westmont College, first as Provost (1996-2001), and then as President (2001-2006). From 1974-1996 he was on the faculty at Gordon College, rising to the rank of full professor in 1985, and serving as department chair, division chair and provost (1993-1996). Dr. Gaede is a sociologist by training, focusing on the sociology of knowledge and the sociological intersection of history, philosophy and religion. He is the author of seven books and multiple articles, and a frequent speaker on college campuses, conferences and churches. His books include An Incomplete Guide to the Rest of Your Life and When Tolerance is No Virtue, both published by InterVarsity Press; and Life in the Slow Lane and For All Who Have Been Forsaken, published by Zondervan (Harper Collins).

Father Gregory Boyle talks about today. Fr. Gregory Boyle – best known as Fr. Greg by all who meet him -- was born in Los Angeles, one of eight children. After graduating from Loyola High School in Los Angeles in 1972, he decided to become a Jesuit and was ordained a priest in 1984. He received his BA in English from Gonzaga University; an MA in English from Loyola Marymount University; a Master of Divinity from the Weston School of Theology; and a Sacred Theology Masters degree from the Jesuit School of Theology. Prior to 1986 Fr. Boyle taught at Loyola High School and worked with Christian Base Communities in Cochabamba, Bolivia. He was appointed as Pastor of Dolores Mission in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles in 1986 where he served through 1992. He then served as Chaplain of the Islas Marias Penal Colony in Mexico and Folsom Prison, before returning to Los Angeles and Dolores Mission. Homeboy Industries traces its roots to “Jobs For A Future” (JFF), a program created in 1988 by Fr. Greg at Dolores Mission parish. In an effort to address the escalating problems and unmet needs of gang-involved youth, Fr. Greg and the community developed positive alternatives, including establishing an elementary school, a day care program and finding legitimate employment for young people. JFF’s success demonstrated the model followed today that many gang members are eager to leave the dangerous and destructive life on the “streets.” In 2008 Father Greg celebrated the 20th Anniversary of this important work. Homeboy Industries, now located in downtown Los Angeles, is recognized as the largest gang intervention program in the county, and has become a national model.

The speaker talks about the meaning of advent. This is an advent service of lessons and carols.

Ben Patterson talks about prayer. For over ten years the Reverend Ben Patterson has been the Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. As Campus Pastor, he is responsible for organizing the college’s chapel program, which meets three mornings a week, mentoring students, counseling, and encouraging every person in the Westmont community to grow toward their full maturity in Christ. He is a contributing editor to Christianity Today, Leadership Journal, and was previously a contributing editor and editorial writer with The Wittenberg Door. Ben has written several books including: Serving God: The Grand Essentials of Work & Worship, Waiting: Finding Hope When God Seems Silent, Deepening Your Conversation with God, The Prayer Devotional Bible, He Has Made Me Glad, and God’s Prayer Book: The Power and Pleasure of Praying the Psalms. Coming out in the spring of 2011 is Ben’s most current work, Muscular Faith. Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. Ben was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges.

Ben Patterson speaks on the importance of faith. For over ten years the Reverend Ben Patterson has been the Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. As Campus Pastor, he is responsible for organizing the college’s chapel program, which meets three mornings a week, mentoring students, counseling, and encouraging every person in the Westmont community to grow toward their full maturity in Christ. He is a contributing editor to Christianity Today, Leadership Journal, and was previously a contributing editor and editorial writer with The Wittenberg Door. Ben has written several books including: Serving God: The Grand Essentials of Work & Worship, Waiting: Finding Hope When God Seems Silent, Deepening Your Conversation with God, The Prayer Devotional Bible, He Has Made Me Glad, and God’s Prayer Book: The Power and Pleasure of Praying the Psalms. Coming out in the spring of 2011 is Ben’s most current work, Muscular Faith. Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. Ben was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges.

Reed Jolley speaks about the different groups at Westmont and about seeking out God. For over 30 years, Reed Jolley has been one of teaching pastors at Santa Barbara Community Church. An avid surfer and a Westmont Alum, Reed exclaims that he is: "the proud father of three and an even prouder husband of my first wife."

This chapel is on living the epic life. Living life to the fullest.

The speakers talk about the Potter's Clay group for this year, and encourage people to do missions work.

Ken Fong speaks on doubts and having second thoughts about being a Christian. Kenneth Uyeda Fong (D. Min., Fuller Theological Seminary) is senior pastor of Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles, located in Rosemead, California and is a former member of the Board of Trustees of Westmont College.

Kathy Noling speaks on hope and courage. Kathy Noling is the chaplain at Azusa Pacific’s West Campus. She received her B.A. in Political Science in 1974, from San Diego State University; her M.A. in Communications in 1980 from California State University, Fullerton, 1980; and her M.A. in Theology in 2000 from Fuller Theological Seminary.

Ben Patterson continues the theme for the year and speaks on "The Story" and relates the old testament to the new. He reads from Revelation chapter 5. For over ten years the Reverend Ben Patterson has been the Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. As Campus Pastor, he is responsible for organizing the college’s chapel program, which meets three mornings a week, mentoring students, counseling, and encouraging every person in the Westmont community to grow toward their full maturity in Christ. He is a contributing editor to Christianity Today, Leadership Journal, and was previously a contributing editor and editorial writer with The Wittenberg Door. Ben has written several books including: Serving God: The Grand Essentials of Work & Worship, Waiting: Finding Hope When God Seems Silent, Deepening Your Conversation with God, The Prayer Devotional Bible, He Has Made Me Glad, and God’s Prayer Book: The Power and Pleasure of Praying the Psalms. Coming out in the spring of 2011 is Ben’s most current work, Muscular Faith. Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. Ben was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges.

Reiko Goto shares the impact of one life upon her life and how that has come around to impact the lives of others. Reiko Goto was born in Japan and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1976 from Women’s College of Fine Arts in Tokyo, Japan. In 1987 she received her Master of Fine Arts from San Francisco Art Institute in San Francisco, California.

The speakers answer the question: "Can Christians become too patriotic?" Dr. Dave Lawrence is a professor of Political Science. He’s traveled extensively throughout Eastern and Western Europe, including home exchanges in England, Scotland, and Norway. In 2001, Professor Lawrence was a Fulbright lecturer in Ukraine and, in 2002, taught in the summer English language program at Lithuania Christian College. Both experiences acquainted him with the challenges facing emerging democracies once behind the Iron Curtain. Dr. Lawrence highly values international travel as a learning experience. Dr. Susan E. Penksa is Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department at Westmont College, Santa Barbara, California. She teaches in the areas of international and comparative politics and is a faculty adviser for the international affairs track of political science. Dr. Penksa received her Ph.D. in political science from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio (2000). Ken Khilstrom is a Professor of Physics and the Department Chair. He specializes in low temperature superconductivity. He received his B.S. and Ph.D. in physics from Stanford University.

Dr. McEntyre and Dr. Noell speak about the economic and religious connections of what happened during September 11th as well as the language and rhetoric being used to talk about it. Dr. McEntyre is a Professor in the English department and Dr. Noell is a Professor in the Economics department.

Vera Roshko gives her testimony Vera Roshko is from the Ukraine and was the secretary of the biology department at Westmont College.

Ben Patterson talks about "The Flood" from Genesis Chapter 6 starting in verse 5. For over ten years the Reverend Ben Patterson has been the Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. As Campus Pastor, he is responsible for organizing the college’s chapel program, which meets three mornings a week, mentoring students, counseling, and encouraging every person in the Westmont community to grow toward their full maturity in Christ. He is a contributing editor to Christianity Today, Leadership Journal, and was previously a contributing editor and editorial writer with The Wittenberg Door. Ben has written several books including: Serving God: The Grand Essentials of Work & Worship, Waiting: Finding Hope When God Seems Silent, Deepening Your Conversation with God, The Prayer Devotional Bible, He Has Made Me Glad, and God’s Prayer Book: The Power and Pleasure of Praying the Psalms. Coming out in the spring of 2011 is Ben’s most current work, Muscular Faith. Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. Ben was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges.

Rev. Barbara Taylor speaks on how great God is, and where He has brought her from. Rev. Barbara Taylor was raised in the backwoods of Tennessee in a rural area.

Ben Patterson talks about September 11th, evil in the world, and what the Bible has to say about it. For over ten years the Reverend Ben Patterson has been the Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. As Campus Pastor, he is responsible for organizing the college’s chapel program, which meets three mornings a week, mentoring students, counseling, and encouraging every person in the Westmont community to grow toward their full maturity in Christ. He is a contributing editor to Christianity Today, Leadership Journal, and was previously a contributing editor and editorial writer with The Wittenberg Door. Ben has written several books including: Serving God: The Grand Essentials of Work & Worship, Waiting: Finding Hope When God Seems Silent, Deepening Your Conversation with God, The Prayer Devotional Bible, He Has Made Me Glad, and God’s Prayer Book: The Power and Pleasure of Praying the Psalms. Coming out in the spring of 2011 is Ben’s most current work, Muscular Faith. Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. Ben was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges.

Stan Gaede asks the question where was God on September 11th? Prior to assuming the presidency of the Consortium in 2008 at Gordon College, Stan D. Gaede served ten years at Westmont College, first as Provost (1996-2001), and then as President (2001-2006). From 1974-1996 he was on the faculty at Gordon College, rising to the rank of full professor in 1985, and serving as department chair, division chair and provost (1993-1996). Dr. Gaede is a sociologist by training, focusing on the sociology of knowledge and the sociological intersection of history, philosophy and religion. He is the author of seven books and multiple articles, and a frequent speaker on college campuses, conferences and churches. His books include An Incomplete Guide to the Rest of Your Life and When Tolerance is No Virtue, both published by InterVarsity Press; and Life in the Slow Lane and For All Who Have Been Forsaken, published by Zondervan (Harper Collins).

Stan Gaede Answers Questions from those present at the chapel service. Prior to assuming the presidency of the Consortium in 2008 at Gordon College, Stan D. Gaede served ten years at Westmont College, first as Provost (1996-2001), and then as President (2001-2006). From 1974-1996 he was on the faculty at Gordon College, rising to the rank of full professor in 1985, and serving as department chair, division chair and provost (1993-1996). Dr. Gaede is a sociologist by training, focusing on the sociology of knowledge and the sociological intersection of history, philosophy and religion. He is the author of seven books and multiple articles, and a frequent speaker on college campuses, conferences and churches. His books include An Incomplete Guide to the Rest of Your Life and When Tolerance is No Virtue, both published by InterVarsity Press; and Life in the Slow Lane and For All Who Have Been Forsaken, published by Zondervan (Harper Collins).

Kathy Noling talks about thirsting for God. Kathy Noling is the chaplain at Azusa Pacific’s West Campus. She received her B.A. in Political Science in 1974, from San Diego State University; her M.A. in Communications in 1980 from California State University, Fullerton, 1980; and her M.A. in Theology in 2000 from Fuller Theological Seminary.

Julie DeGraw gives her story by speaking on the conflict that happens between hope and fear in our lives.