Founded in 1919, JBU is a leader in Christian higher education, providing a top-ranked academic, spiritual and professional foundation for world-impacting careers. Students gather twice each week for chapel services led by faculty, staff and guest speaker
Keith Jagger(Luke 24:36-53) Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.
Anne Tohme(Luke 24:1-12) Anne Tohme is Vice President for Student Development at JBU.
Q&A with 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.
Natasha Trotter(Luke 23:32-49) Dr. Natasha Trotter is Department Chair, Nursing, and Assistant Professor of Nursing Education at JBU.
Keith Jagger(Luke 19:1–23:43) Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.
Hannah Bradford(Luke 19:41-44) Hannah Bradford is Executive Director of Admissions at JBU.
Ian McCready Ian McCready was a former video game addict, gaming 12 to 14 hours a day before he quit games and founded Selfctrl, a non-profit ministry focused on helping people build self-control and redeem their time from technology. He has led speaking events and in-depth workshops for students of all ages, parents, young professionals, and churches. Ian lives in Northwest Arkansas with his wife and two children.
Connor Young(Luke 19:28-40) Connor Young is Director of Worship Arts and Pastoral Care at JBU.
Kim Cornett(Luke 19:1-10) Kim Cornett is Instructor of Electrical Engineering at JBU.
Matthew Milliner Matthew J. Milliner is Professor of Art History at Wheaton College. A graduate of Princeton University (Ph.D. and M.A.) and Princeton Theological Seminary (M.Div.), he has written for publications ranging from The New York Times to Comment (where he writes a column entitled “Material Mysticism”). He is the author of The Everlasting People: G.K. Chesterton and the First Nations and Mother of the Lamb: The Story of a Global Icon. His visit is sponsored in part by the Honors Scholars Program and the JBU College of Bible, Humanities, and Art.
Andrea SummersRev. Dr. Andrea Summers is the Dean of Spiritual Formation and Campus Pastor at Indiana Wesleyan University. She loves to preach and teach Scripture and is passionate about raising up the next generation of dynamic leaders for spiritual awakening. She lives in Marion, Indiana with her husband, Jeremy, and four kids.
Aminta Arrington(Luke 18:9-14) Dr. Aminta Arrington is Associate Professor of Intercultural Studies at JBU.
Sam Heinrich(Luke 16:19-31) Dr. Sam Heinrich is Professor of Finance & Economics at JBU.
Anthony Bradley Dr. Anthony Bradley is Distinguished Research Fellow at the Acton Institute. Prior to joining Acton, Dr. Bradley was Professor of Religious Studies at The King's College in New York City where he also served as director for the Center for the Study of Human Flourishing. He holds a bachelor's degree from Clemson University, a Master of Divinity from Covenant Theological Seminary, a Masters in Ethics and Society from Fordham University, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Westminster Theological Seminary. His visit is sponsored in part by the Center for Faith and Flourishing at JBU.
Keith Jagger(Luke 16:1-12), Communion Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.
Rebecca McLaughlinRebecca McLaughlin holds a Ph.D. in Renaissance Literature from Cambridge University and a theology degree from Oak Hill College in London. She is the author of a number of books, including Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion, which was named book of the year by Christianity Today. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with her husband, Bryan, and their three children, and their wider church family.
Family Weekend Chapel:(Luke 15:11-32), 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.
Keith Jagger(Luke 14:28-33) Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.
CHR Relationships Week: Val Lieske Val Lieske is the founder and Managing Artistic Director of a theatre group in Alberta, Canada, where she ministers for the gospel. She has a B.A. in Theatre & Speech from Trinity Guild (UK) and freelances as a speaker, educator, writer and spoken word artist. She is a licensed minister, a chaplain to the arts community, and enjoys drinking coffee with creative people. Val comes as a guest of the Center for Healthy Relationships at JBU.
Trisha Posey (Luke 10:38-42) Dr. Trisha Posey is Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Professor of History at JBU.
MLK Chapel: Dr. Ted Song is Chief Intercultural Engagement Officer and Chief Innovation Officer at JBU. Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.
Keith Jagger (Luke 10:25-37) Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.
President Chip Pollard (Luke 4:14-30) 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 (James 5:7-11) 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.
Vanessa Reynoso (James 1:1-4; 5:7-12) Vanessa Reynoso graduated from JBU in 2021 with a degree in Family and Human Services. During her time at JBU, she was a women's soccer standout, wearing the blue and gold from 2018 to 2021. After graduation, Vanessa began the graduate counseling program at JBU and served as the assistant coach from January 2022 through May 2024.
Connor Young (James 4:6-17) Connor Young is Director of Worship Arts and Pastoral Care at JBU.
Jubilant Sykes Jubilant Sykes, JBU's 2024 Artist in Residence, is a professional American baritone vocalist. He has appeared with many of the world's finest orchestras, and his unique gifts have taken him to stages such as the Metropolitan Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Carnegie Hall, and the Kennedy Center. His visit is sponsored by the Music & Theatre Department.
Keith Jagger (James 2:8-13), Communion Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.
World Awareness Week: Donna Fast Donna Fast and her husband Loren, both JBU alumni ('74), served for 41 years as missionaries with AIM International. Donna's heart for missions from the age of four led her to multiple assignments while ministering in Africa. Donna and Loren also served as JBU Missionaries in Residence in 2001-2002.
Keith Jagger with Returning Students in Cathedral (James 1:27–2:7) Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.
Keith Jagger (James 1:25) Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.
This week's chapel speaker was Abram Van Engen. Abram is the Stanley Elkin Professor in the Humanities and chair of the English Department at Washington University in St. Louis. His visit is sponsored by the Office of the President.
Mike Campbell (James 1:26; 3:1-12) Mike Campbell is Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach at JBU.
Keith Jagger (James 1:21-24) Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.
Jeannie Smith is the daughter of Polish rescuer Irene Gut Opdyke, who received international recognition for her actions during the Holocaust while working for a high-ranking German official. Irene's story became a nationally acclaimed Broadway play, Irena's Vow. Jeannie is a recipient of the 2015 Civil Rights award given by the Anti-Defamation League and an honorary member of the Jewish Federation of North America. Jeannie resides in Washington State with her husband, Gary. Her visit is sponsored by the JBU College of Education and Social and Behavioral Science and the Office of Christian Formation.
Homecoming Cathedral Dedication (October 4, 2024)
Rosemary Flaaten (James 1:19-20) Rosemary Flaaten is Executive Director for the Center for Healthy Relationships and Instructor of Ministry at JBU.
Rod Reed (James 1:16-18) Dr. Rod Reed, a former long-time JBU chaplain and professor, now serves as a spiritual mentor for Christian business leaders. He and his wife Michelle have four adult children and two daughters-in-law, five of whom are JBU grads.
Keith Jagger (James 1:12-15; 4:1-5), Communion Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.
Randall Waldron (James 1:9-11; 2:1-13; 5:1-6) Dr. Randall Waldron is Professor of Economics and International Business at JBU.
Keith Jagger (James 1:7-8; 4:1-3; 5:13-18) Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.
Spiritual Emphasis Week: Pablo Daut Pablo Daut serves as Español Pastor at Cross Church in Springdale, Arkansas, where he has been since 2015. He received his M.Div. in Advanced Biblical Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Florencia have two daughters.
Spiritual Emphasis Week: Pablo Daut Pablo Daut serves as Español Pastor at Cross Church in Springdale, Arkansas, where he has been since 2015. He received his M.Div. in Advanced Biblical Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Florencia have two daughters.
Spiritual Emphasis Week: Pablo Daut Pablo Daut serves as Español Pastor at Cross Church in Springdale, Arkansas, where he has been since 2015. He received his M.Div. in Advanced Biblical Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Florencia have two daughters.
Connor Young (James 1:6-8) Connor Young is Director of Worship Arts and Pastoral Care at JBU.
Anne Tohme Anne Tohme is Vice President for Student Development at JBU
Keith Jagger (James 1:5; 3:13-18), Communion Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.
Keith Jagger (2 Chron. 9:13-31) Dr. Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.