Southern Wesleyan University Chapel

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Dr. Mike Tapper continues the Spring 2022 series based on the book A Love Letter to Twentysomethings Everywhere by Dr. Paul Shotsberger. This week he shares on not just hearing the voice of God but also listening carefully to what He shares with us.

Rev. Michaela Wickham shares how we are influenced by others yet also influence others ourselves. Who makes up that contingency of persons for you?

Southern Wesleyan University celebrates Black History Month at chapel, with Cameron Spear.

Rev. Natasha Dongell shares her heart and God's promises to protect and provide for His people. Her talk is crafted from one of the chapters of the same name from Dr. Paul Shotsberger's latest book, A Love Letter to Twentysomethings Everywhere.

In a season of difficulty and struggle we often found ourselves asking “Why?”. Many heroes throughout scripture asked the same thing. Today Rev. Heath Mullikin reveals what can we discover from God during our own seasons of Why?

Southern Wesleyan University's own Dr. Paul Shotsberger released his latest book this January 2022, A Love Letter to Twentysomethings Everywhere. Listen as he shares its premise and his heart for God's biggest move in this demographic, filled with divine potential. For more information or to get your own copy of his book, be sure to visit Amazon or WIPF and Stock Publishers.

Rev. Ken Dill kicks off the new Spring 2022 Chapel Series: Set Sail!

It is an honor to have Rev. Santes Beatty back at Southern Wesleyan University as a favored speaker for chapel, challenging us to not give up but to keep moving forward in Christ. Pastor Santes Beatty serves as the Campus Pastor for Mosaic Midtown Church in Detroit, MI and as the Multiethnic Multiplication Catalyst for the Wesleyan Church. He has a passion for seeing healthy, gospel centered, multiethnic ministries grow as disciples make disciples and churches multiply themselves until there is a transforming presence in every zip code.

On December 10, 2021 Southern Wesleyan University will hold commencement with Mr. Pete Benson as the key note speaker. Pete Benson is an impactful leader and professional with a heart for higher education. Mr. Benson holds a M.A. in Pastoral Counseling from Eastern Nazarene College and a B.A. in Religion from Kingswood University. Mr. Benson is the founder and co-owner of Beacon Capital Management in Franklin, Tennessee and also co-hosts a weekly television and radio program called “Beacon Retirement Strategies.” Benson has also authored five books. He has been interviewed and featured live on Fox Business and CNBC’s The Closing Bell, and has been featured in several media outlets such as Forbes, Fox business, Yahoo Finance, Reuters, CNBC, local CBS and NBC affiliates in Nashville market, among others.

Jack Eason serves ministries and non profits throughout the United States and around the world sharing principles for fundraising, growth and development, board governance, and other areas of ministry leadership. He enjoys serving as one of the pastors at Cross Roads Baptist Church in the Upstate of South Carolina as well as the of Crossover CUPS Mission, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that has been privileged to serve the local Church and missions-related organizations around the world for 30 years. Jack also travels speaking to students in high school and college and talks about the issue of loneliness, how we can make good friends, and the power of togetherness. Be sure to check out his book and his website: www.jackeason.com

It is an honor to have Chaplain Mike Rash share with us for this special Veteran's Day Celebration. Mike is a retired Lieutenant Colonel with a 28-year career in the Air Force. He currently serves as a military advocate for the Wesleyan Church and is an excellent resource for those looking to become a chaplain in the military.

Mr. Donald Harper shares A Biblical Metric for Success

Rev. Brent Dongell, SWU religion professor, shares what it is like to live a lifestyle of dying to self and daily carrying the cross of Christ. May we daily experience what it is like to live for Christ!

SWU student par excellence, Cameron Spear, continues the present chapel series, Holy Ghost Stories, by sharing present and past experiences of powerful witnesses, anointed by the mighty transformational power of the Holy Spirit.

In this new and seasonal-named series of chapel addresses, Rev. Ken Dill shares what the entrance of the Holy Spirit means in our lives and stories. Starting with an example from the life of Elijah, he encourages us to partner with the Holy Spirit in accomplishing what God has set before us.

As part of SWU's Wellness Week, Rev. Deborah Rhodes provides a godly perspective on anxiety and steps we can take to ensure that God's promised peace is found in our lives.

Rev. Heather Semple joins SWU for a special evening session of the Fall 2021 Spiritual Emphasis services.

It is an honor to have Rev. Heather Semple back at SWU sharing her heart and God's Word during this abbreviated Spiritual Emphasis Week. Reflecting on that which is common to all of us, she draws a clear line between foolish love and true love, the latter being that which we receive from God himself. Listen in as she provides wise, godly counsel in navigating this life with the assured presence of God upon our lives.

We need not bounce in and out of postures of joy but rather, we can maintain a steady and unshakeable resolve no matter our condition. Dr. Mark Wilson shares the secret to remaining in joy and keeping our hearts at peace despite the shifting and uncertain circumstances of our lives.