Chapel Viewbook F12/S13
“Chapel has...allowed me the opportunity to hear from speakers from all over the world. It has inspired many lunch table conversations that have increased my ability to both listen and talk about things I value.� - BC student
IT TAKES A TEAM... Chapel at Bryan College takes dozens of people to plan and implement from the conceptual stage, to recruiting speakers, to planning worship, to arranging logistics for guests, to communications, to implementation, to evaluation. The people who help bring chapel to life do so because they are motivated internally to help educate students to be servants of Christ to make a difference in today’s world. They are faculty, staff, students, academic departments, administrative offices, regional pastors, and speakers from all over the world. The following is a list of these individuals and groups. Jeff Eenigenburg, the Worship Leadership Team, Jim Kinser, Ryan Smith, and the Audio/Visual team, Jonathan Doran, Kauri Tallant, the Department of Psychology, Amy Hutchinson, the Advancement Office, the Department of Admissions, the President’s Office, Dr. Matt Benson, the Office of Spiritual Formation, Chris Clark and his film students, Tim Shetter, Bruce Morgan, Miss Judy, and the resident assistant team, the Alumni Department, PCI initiative leaders, the tutoring initiative, John Youngblood, Jeremy Rardin, Project HOPE, Students Stopping the Trafficking of Persons, Department of Worldview Formation, the Department of Politics and Government, Dr. Sal Musumeci, Dr. Brian Eisenback, Dr. Daryl Charles, the Undergraduate Research Conference, the Office of Academics, the Bryan Center for Critical Thought and Practice, Dr. Mel Wilhoit, Dr. David Luther, Dr. Sigrid Luther, the Chamber Singers, a variety of musicians and singers of Bryan College, the Student Government Association, students, faculty and staff who responded to the Chapel Feedback Survey, and all of speakers and preachers.
Thank you!
The Faith and Mission Team Ben Norquist, Director of Faith and Mission Eric McEachron, Assistant Director of Faith and Mission Heather McIntyre, Faith and Mission intern Ryan Evelyn, Faith and Mission intern
What is Chapel good for? BC students speak Education:
Community:
Rest:
Learning things we never knew
Shared experiences
A break from busy schedules
“I didn't think I was going to like chapel, but I actually really enjoy it now. I like hearing from the different speakers and having that time of learning with the whole school.”
“Chapel is a unifying force on this campus and I appreciate that we are standing behind its relevance to the Christian life and to our school.”
“Chapel has given me the opportunity to come and refresh three times a week, and it has helped me to keep focused on the Lord and what He is doing in my life.”
Faith and Learning:
Expanding horizons:
Worship:
Integrating class and life
Our world is getting bigger
Brings us closer to God
“It's given me a broader perspective on issues. It's also helped immensely in my Christian Worldview class, because in chapel, I can see what I learn in that class played out in real life.”
“It has broadened my understanding and revealed a lot of personal biases that are grounded in preference rather than truth, especially in reference to pop culture and politics.”
“It allows me the chance to worship with a body of believers and to hear the thoughts of mature Christians, thus allowing me to grow and mature as well.”
Speakers and Series
“[Chapel] brings me out of the mindset that is easy to fall into at college -- that life is purely intellectual, not practical. Faith and life are practical...Chapel helps me to see that side of it.� - BC student
THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
PRESENTS
Micah Bournes SEPTEMBER 7
CHAPEL: SPOKEN WORD POETRY OPEN MIC: BRING YOUR OWN POETRY Go Deeper: Enroll in CLF: Narrative Arts and the Story of God Professor: Ben Norquist Retreat Dates: 19 - 22
TWO SMALL COINS: FOLLOWING JESUS INTO A LIFE OF GENEROSITY AND SACRIFICE Eugene Cho, Founder One Day's Wages August 29 & 30 Welcome Chapel August 31 Jeremy Courtney, Founder The Preemptive Love Coalition September 17 Mark Moore, Founder MANA Nutrition September 24 Loren Carrier, Executive Director Hope for Opelousas September 26
Go Deeper: Give to help Bryan fund four pediatric heart surgeries through the Preemptive Love Coalition (more details to come) Participate in a Break for Change shortterm trip or an ACTS Project internship. Serve the community through a PCI initiative www.bryan.edu/pci
Worldview Formation & The Department of Politics and Government PRESENT
FAITH AND THE POLITICAL LIFE Following Jesus Beyond the Culture Wars Jonathan Merritt Author, consultant October 26 Pre & Post Election Panels Col. Ron Petitte Professor, Bryan College November 5 November 7
Go deeper: Book: A Faith of Our Own: Following Jesus Beyond the Culture Wars Jonathan Merritt Enroll in CLF: Christian Life in the Public Square Professors: Jason Glen and Jonathan Merritt Retreat dates: February 15-17
THE MIDDLE EAST: IS PEACE POSSIBLE? Pro Israel, Pro Palestine, Pro Peace Todd Deatherage Executive Director, Telos Group November 12 The Story of my Family and my Faith Daoud Nassar, Founder, Tent of Nations November 14
Go Deeper: Book: The Skeptic’s Guide to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Dale Hanson Bourke Informative series on the peace crisis: bit.ly/14NWavv Documentary on Daoud Nassar www.vimeo.com/29677206
Sponsored by The Office of Advancement &
The Admissions Department
Joni Eareckson Tada
Monday, April 22 On Suffering, Disability and the Bible Chapel, 10am Pastors Luncheon to follow Rhea Room, 11:30am
THE BEATITUDES: THE WORLD TURNED UPSIDE DOWN The Beatitudes: Wisdom for Kingdom Living Dr. Scott Jones Professor, Bryan College November 26 President's Series November 28 Selected films Student Films on the Beatitudes November 30 Taylor Hasty Baseball Coach, Bryan College December 3 Corporate Worship December 5
PROCEED Missions Conference January 16 Todd Ahrend, The Traveling Team The Biblical Basis of Missions, 10 a.m. History of Students in Missions Student Leadership Coffee, 9:00 p.m. Mac's Cafe, Latimer 3rd floor Click for more information: www.bryan.edu/proceed
January 17 Todd Ahrend, The Traveling Team The Task Remaining, 10 a.m. Relativism vs. Reality, 7:00 p.m. Q&A session, 9:00 p.m. Friday, January 18, 10 a.m. Todd Ahrend, The Traveling Team World Christian Habits
Todd Ahrend
Founder, The Traveling Team In the last seven years, Todd and his wife, Jessica, have spoken to thousands of students on more than 450 campuses to help them understand their role in world evangelization. For one year, they lived and traveled in the Arab World, gaining insight into the status of Christian witness there. Todd is the author of In This Generation: Looking to the Past to Reach the Present.
ADOPTION The Spirit of Adoption Rob Armstrong Pastor, New Union Baptist Church January 28 The Orphan Crisis in America Ben Nockels Director,111 Project January 30 Word and Worship February 1 How Adoption Changed My Life Mark Stuart Former lead singer, Audio Adrenaline Director, Hands & Feet Project March 6
Go Deeper: 111 Project 111project.org Bethany Christian Services www.bethany.org
The Department of Psychology & the Department of Counseling and Soulcare Presents
Sexuality and Being Sexual Beings Kauri Tallant Professor and counselor, Bryan College February 4 Homosexuality, Orientation and Attractions Dr. Mark Yarhouse Professor, Regent University School of Psychology and Counseling February 6
FREEDOM MATTERS: HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN THE UNITED STATES Let Justice Roll Down: Social Justice, Human Trafficking and Us Dr. Ken Turner Professor, Bryan College February 18 Film Screening The Candy Shop Jim Ellison, StreetGRACE February 18 Aftercare Luncheon Cindy Battles, Wellspring Living February 19 Modern Slavery in the United States Catherine Chon Senior Advisor on Human Trafficking Dept. of Health and Human Services
Go Deeper: Enroll in LA2201 Human Traffcking Around the World Learning Tour: Phnom Penh, May, 2013 Enroll in Social Justice and the Gospel Professor: Ben Norquist Retreat dates: April 4-7 Book: The Good News About Injustice Gary Haugen Volunteer with Student!s Stopping the Trafficking of Persons, www.bryan.edu/pciopportunities
This is what the LORD Almighty says: Administer true justice, show mercy and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow of the fatherless, the immigrant of the poor. Zechariah 7:10-11
KEEP LEARNING BC CHAPEL PODCAST www.bryan.edu/chapel_podcast
FALL 13/SPRING14 PREVIEW Dr. John Perkins Founder, Christian Community Development Association
Dr. Brian Fickert Director, Chalmer!s Center for Economic Development When Helping Hurts
David Arthur CEO, Precept Ministries
Josh Bales Singer/Songwriter
Robby Gallaty Pastor, Brainerd Baptist Church
Frank Ramseur Pastor, Calvary Chapel, Chattanooga
Chris Sorensen Pastor, The Mission Chattanooga
Featured Series:
The Book of Romans Local Pastors explore Romans throughout the fall semester
“Service draws the Christian closer to Christ as he or she senses the privilege of acting on his behalf. Service produces a sense of purpose that is eternal, even while grounded in the earthly and physical needs of those being served. Humans need a sense of significance, and being with and acting on behalf of Christ makes us sense something even larger than significance.� - Mel Lawrenz
Beyond the Bubble All College Day of Prayer and Service April 9 Breakfast at 8:00 Prayer and Instructions at 9:00
Giving makes givers We will be supporting several local, regional and international organizations throughout the year. This means that we will be hosting guests from each organization in chapel, engaging with them about current needs of their organization, and following up with opportunities to contribute time, money, or creativity. The Preemptive Love Coalition provides life-saving heart surgeries for Iraqi children. The Rhea County YMCA youth center provides after school programs and needed tutoring services. The Bryan College PCI tutoring initiative supports this emphasis at the YMCA. Wellspring Living provides essential aftercare for survivors of human trafficking
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PCI calls Bryan College students into a lifestyle of service as a response to Jesus Christ and an expression of the Gospel. Students learn service and leadership by practicing it, here and now: they establish and lead creative enterprises or ministries in Rhea County, involve a team of students, network in the community, and help cultivate a generation that loves God and neighbor. For example, dive into...
Tutoring. Give vital homework help to a local child or teen, working with the YMCA’s afterschool program.
SSTOP. Build local and global partnerships in the fight against human trafficking through hosting international conferences, prayer meetings and awareness campaigns.
Connect. Join a team that intentionally reaches out to Bryan College’s nearest neighbors with the love of Christ.
Prison Ministry. Visit men and women at the local jail to share friendship, prayer, and encouragement.
Students For Life. Partner with those who value life and bring protection to the community’s most vulnerable.
“As a college student, it is so easy to get caught up doing other things and not setting aside time to be with God. Chapel doesn't only offer a great experience to come and worship and praise God, but it also allows me to stay in the mindset that I am not too busy for God.� - BC student