JBU Chapel

Farewell and Commissioning Service

Keith Jagger(Isaiah 59:1–66:24)  Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.

Q&A withDr. Chip Pollard has been the president of JBU since 2004. Before coming to JBU, he taught English at Calvin College and practiced law in Chicago.President Chip Pollard

Candace Coker Candace Coker is Director of Worship Ministries at JBU.

Mike Jaderston Mike Jaderston is the Dean of Campus Ministries and Campus Pastor at Friends University in Wichita, Kansas. He holds a B.A. in Christian ministries from Sterling College and an M.A. in Christian spiritual formation and leadership. During the summer, he serves as Director of Staff Development and Training at the Christ-centered family conference, Northern Pines, located in Green Lake, Wisconsin.

Nikki Rader(Isaiah 56:1–57:21)  Dr. Nikki Rader is Director of Donor Engagement at JBU.

Brad Gatlin(Isaiah 54:1–55:13) Dr. Brad Gatlin is Dean of the College of Business and Professor of Business at JBU.

Anne Tohme(Isaiah 52:13–53:12)  Anne Tohme is Vice President for Student Development at JBU.

Keith Jagger Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.

This week's chapel speaker was Dr. PaulGutacker. Paul is a historian who lives in Waco, Texas. Since 2018, Paul, hiswife, Paige, and their four children have been enjoying life with the BrazosFellows, a community that studies, prays, eats, and discerns together. His mostrecent book, Practicing Life Together: A Common Rule for Christian Growth, waspublished in 2025.

Lynn CohickLynn H. Cohick (Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania) is Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Director of Houston Theological Seminary at Houston Christian University. She is a scholar and speaker who has authored, co-authored, edited, or co-edited over fifty works. She enjoys speaking and teaching on New Testament topics and women in the church and exploring issues on the historical relationship between Jews and Christians. Dr. Cohick comes as a guest of JBU's Center for Healthy Relationships.

Julie Gumm(Isaiah 49:1–52:12)  Julie Gumm is Chief Marketing and Communications Officer and Assistant Professor of Communication at JBU.

This week's chapel speaker was Dr. NadyaWilliams. Nadya is Interim Director of the MFA in Creative Writing at AshlandUniversity and Books Editor at Mere Orthodoxy, where she also hosts theChristians Reading Classics podcast. She is the author of three books, mostrecently Christians Reading Classics which was published in 2025.

Spiritual Renewal Week:Andrea Scott(Staley Guest)  Dr. Andrea Scott is a Christian educator, leader, and speaker whose work explores the formation of conscience at the intersection of faith, culture, and everyday life. Raised in Kingston, Jamaica, she grew up with a deep awareness of how education shapes not only individuals, but the communities and institutions they go on to serve. For more than three decades, Dr. Scott has worked in Christian higher education, business, and global leadership, helping students and institutions discern how vocation, integrity, and faithfulness take shape in complex cultural systems. A former Fulbright Scholar, she has served in senior leadership roles at Christian universities across the United States, most recently as Provost at George Fox University. Dr. Scott calls communities to renewed attentiveness to God's forming work—inviting students, faculty, and staff to reflect on calling, courage, and the slow, faithful shaping of lives oriented toward love of God and neighbor. Her visit is funded by an endowment from the Thomas F. Staley Foundation.

Spiritual Renewal Week:Andrea Scott(Staley Guest)  Dr. Andrea Scott is a Christian educator, leader, and speaker whose work explores the formation of conscience at the intersection of faith, culture, and everyday life. Raised in Kingston, Jamaica, she grew up with a deep awareness of how education shapes not only individuals, but the communities and institutions they go on to serve. For more than three decades, Dr. Scott has worked in Christian higher education, business, and global leadership, helping students and institutions discern how vocation, integrity, and faithfulness take shape in complex cultural systems. A former Fulbright Scholar, she has served in senior leadership roles at Christian universities across the United States, most recently as Provost at George Fox University. Dr. Scott calls communities to renewed attentiveness to God's forming work—inviting students, faculty, and staff to reflect on calling, courage, and the slow, faithful shaping of lives oriented toward love of God and neighbor. Her visit is funded by an endowment from the Thomas F. Staley Foundation.

Family Weekend Chapel:(Isaiah 40:1–41:29), 10 a.m.  Dr. Chip Pollard has been the president of JBU since 2004. Before coming to JBU, he taught English at Calvin College and practiced law in Chicago.President Chip Pollard

Kelli Wessels(Isaiah 36:1–39:8)  Kelli Wessels along with her husband Parrish serve as Missionaries in Residence at JBU.

This week's chapel speaker was Dr. ReverendSteven Argue. Steven is Associate Professor of Youth, Family, and Culture atFuller Theological Seminary and Applied Research Strategist at the Fuller YouthInstitute. He is a speaker, trainer, consultant and coach, and the author ofmultiple books related to vocation and calling.

CHR Relationships Week: Dr. Rosemary Flaaten is Executive Director for the Center for Healthy Relationships at JBURosemary Flaaten

CHR Relationships Week: Dr. Rosemary Flaaten is Executive Director for the Center for Healthy Relationships at JBU.Rosemary Flaaten

CHR Relationships Week:Jen Pollock Michel Jen Pollock Michel is an author, speaker, and mentor. A graduate of Wheaton College, Jen also holds her M.A. in literature from Northwestern University and an M.F.A. from Seattle Pacific University. Her five books have received a number of awards, including Christianity Today's 2015 Book of the Year and The Word Guild's Best Book of 2023. Jen comes as a guest of JBU's Center for Healthy Relationships.

Keith Jagger(Isaiah 13:1–35:10)  Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.

Randall Waldronwith College of Business  Dr. Randall Waldron is Professor of Economics and International Business at JBU.

Kate KetchumKate Ketchum is a licensed professional counselor with a Ph.D. in counselor education and a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling. She currently serves as an assistant professor at Liberty University and brings over five years of experience in the mental health field as a counselor, educator, and supervisor.

Nick Cornett(Isaiah 8:19–9:7), Communion  Dr. Nick Cornett is Professor of Counseling at JBU.

Ivan Iglesias, Spanish Service  Dr. Ivan Iglesias is Department Chair, Language Studies, and Professor of Spanish at JBU.

Keith Jagger(Isaiah 8:1-18) Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.

Ted Song(Luke 10:25-37)  Dr. Ted Song is Chief Intercultural Engagement Officer, Chief Innovation Officer, and Professor of Electrical Engineering at JBU.

Keith Jagger(Isaiah 7:1-25)  Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.

Dr. Chip Pollard(Isaiah 1:1–6:13)  Dr. Chip Pollard has been the president of JBU since 2004. Before coming to JBU, he taught English at Calvin College and practiced law in Chicago.President Chip Pollard

President Chip Pollard Dr. Chip Pollard has been the president of JBU since 2004. Before coming to JBU, he taught English at Calvin College and practiced law in Chicago.

Keith Jagger(Daniel 12:1-13)  Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.

Ray Wagoner(Daniel 7:15-28)  Ray Wagoner is Assistant Professor of Counseling in Graduate Counseling at JBU.

James Hawkins Dr. James Hawkins currently serves as a clinician at a non-profit counseling practice in Northwest Arkansas where he plays a pivotal role in facilitating mental health services and supervising clinical practices. He is the founder of Healing Conversations which is committed to fostering growth and understanding within the community around diversity issues. He is deeply involved in the practice of Emotional-Focused Therapy (EFT), and he co-hosts two podcasts, "The Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy" and "The Leading Edge: Transforming Leadership Through Attachment Science," where he shares his knowledge and insights on EFT and leadership development. In addition to his hands-on work and educational initiatives, Dr. Hawkins contributes to the online training program successinvulnerability.com. Beyond his professional endeavors, Dr. Hawkins is a devoted family man, married to Nicola, and they are proud parents to five daughters. He is a guest of the Center for Healthy Relationships.

World Awareness Week:Jesse Rudy Jesse Rudy is Founder and CEO of Redeem International. An attorney by training, Jesse spent 12 years with International Justice Mission, leading teams in Sri Lanka, Uganda, and the Philippines, before serving on IJM's global leadership team in the United States. In February 2020, Jesse launched Redeem to protect the homes and land of the world's most vulnerable widows and orphans. Jesse graduated from John Brown University ('99) and the University of Virginia School of Law. He lives just outside of Washington, D.C., with his wife Amy and their three children.

World Awareness Week:Jesse RudyJesse Rudy is Founder and CEO of Redeem International. An attorney by training, Jesse spent 12 years with International Justice Mission, leading teams in Sri Lanka, Uganda, and the Philippines, before serving on IJM's global leadership team in the United States. In February 2020, Jesse launched Redeem to protect the homes and land of the world's most vulnerable widows and orphans. Jesse graduated from John Brown University ('99) and the University of Virginia School of Law. He lives just outside of Washington, D.C., with his wife Amy and their three children.

Corey Carey(Daniel 7:1-14)  Corey Carey is Dean of Residence Life at JBU.

Robyn StuttsRobyn Stutts has served with Young Life for more than 20 years, helping young people encounter the hope of Jesus. In 2008, she moved to Fayetteville to launch Young Life College at the University of Arkansas, and under her leadership, the ministry expanded to reach students and adolescents across multiple schools and communities in Arkansas. She now serves as Associate Regional Director, overseeing Young Life ministries statewide. She and her husband Gregg have four adult children and seven grandchildren.

Meaghan Ellenburg(Daniel 6:16-28)  Meaghan Ellenburg is Instructor of Family and Human Services at JBU.

Keith Jagger(Daniel 6:1-15)  Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.

Rosemary Flaaten(Daniel 5:13-31) Dr. Rosemary Flaaten is Executive Director for the Center for Healthy Relationships at JBU.

Homecoming:Mel Murray, 10 a.m.  Mel Murray graduated as a presidential scholar from John Brown University ('01) with a degree in Intercultural Studies, after which she launched into a career in marketing. Following her passions and calling, Mel and her husband moved their young family of four to Northern India in 2010 and launched multiple ventures, including a vertically integrated ethical fashion brand, a high-end boutique guitar brand, and a nonprofit venture studio that partners with under-resourced entrepreneurs in challenging regions to launch sustainable, scalable businesses. Mel is Partner for Praxis Global Community, serving a diverse group of ecosystem builders and leaders, activating redemptive entrepreneurship in communities all throughout the world. She serves on the board of JoyCorps and HOPE International.

Daniel Bennett(Daniel 5:1-12)  Dr. Daniel Bennett is Professor of Political Science, and Director, Center for Faith and Flourishing, at JBU

Split Service/BPAC:Anne Tohmewith Seniors Anne Tohme is Vice President for Student Development at JBU.

Jake Stratman (September 30, 2025)Tech Free chapel

Various Speakers - BPAC (September 25, 2025)Split Service/BPAC:College of Bible, Humanities, and Arts Majors/Minors

⁠Kim HadleySplit Service/CTH:(Daniel 3:19-30)  Dr. Kim Hadley is Executive Vice President and Associate Professor of Business at JBU

CTH:(Daniel 3:1-18)  Dr. Maxie Burch is Professor of Biblical Studies at JBU.

BPAC:with Juniors  Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.

Juan Carlos RodriguezSpanish Service  Juan Rodriguez, who is from El Salvador, earned his B.S. in mechanical engineering from JBU in 2006, an M.S. in mechanical engineering from University of Tulsa in 2008 and an M.S. in higher education and leadership from JBU in 2016. He worked at JBU for ten years, including as a professor of mechanical engineering, and most recently as Dean of Residence Life. It was during Juan's first semester at JBU that God saved him, so he wholeheartedly believes in the transformational power of Christian higher education. He currently works for Kawneer in Springdale, Arkansas, as an extrusion process engineer, and lives with his wife Lulu and three daughters, Emma, Valentina and Camila.

Keith Jagger Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.