UNW Chapel

Spring 2021   Justin Jeppesen is the Director of Spiritual Formation Programs at UNW. Justin asks the question: What is the biggest problem plaguing our world today? 

Spring 2021   Justin Jeppesen is the Director of Spiritual Formation Programs at UNW. Kenneth Granados is a student leader at UNW. Today, they reflect on the recent presidential inauguration. While this transfer of power takes place, Justin and Kenneth share that our ultimate allegiance should be to Christ alone.  

Spring 2021   Justin Jeppesen is the Director of Spiritual Formation Programs at UNW. Kenneth and Tori are student leaders. All three speakers talk on the fulfillment that can only be found through Christ with an emphasis on Psalm 27.    References: Ephesians 6:10 - 18, Psalm 27

Fall 2020   Justin Jeppesen, the Director of Spiritual Formation Programs at Northwestern, reflects on the Christmas season. He encourages students to "push back darkness" and "walk as children of light." 

Fall 2020   Adam Hepner is a Worship Arts Associate for the University of Northwestern. Adam shares his story with the emphasis in trusting God and answering the question "how we are going to get the next day"   References: Luke 1: 26-28  

Fall 2020   Alyssa Serakos is the Spiritual Development Coordinator and alum of Northwestern. Alyssa asks the question: "How often do we rush to worship God?"

Fall 2020   Justin Jeppesen is the Director of Spiritual Formation Programs at Northwestern. Justin encourages students to "Remember what God has done" as well as the importance of faithfulness. 

Fall 2020   Dr. Peter Kapsner is a professor at the University of Northwestern. Peter talks about "learning to love rather than being right." 

Fall 2020   Drew Shepp, the Downtown Campus Pastor at Substance Church, focuses on the last Beatitude in Matthew    References: Matthew 5:10 

Fall 2020   Justin Jeppesen, Director of Spiritual Formation Programs, continues this year's theme of The Beatitudes in the Gospel of Matthew with an emphasis on the presidential election. 

Fall 2020    Kendall Luman is a student senator for UNW Student Government. Kendall asks a series of questions to the members of counseling services Joe Biancardi and Aleeta Wicklund regarding mental health and the elections. 

Fall 2020   During Global Awareness Week, students are introduced to active members who are passionate about their work in the local and global community. 

Fall 2020    Dr. Lemke is the head of the Christian Ministries Department at UNW. Dr. Lemke urges students to "align our lives with the mission of Jesus"   References: Matthew 9:35

Fall 2020   Tori and Kenneth are both current students at UNW. Tori and Kenneth share some of their stories as Tori emphasizes the love of God and Kenneth poses the question: "Do you truly know God?"

Fall 2020   Pablo Cachon is the Pastor of Latino Ministries at New Hope Church. Pablo emphasizes his message by asking students the question: "How can Jesus use our lives to shine brighter?" 

Fall 2020   David Pierce is an evangelist, speaker, and visionary. He is also the founder of Steiger International. David looks to the book of Matthew and makes a point of "getting out of the boat." 

Fall 2020   Dr. Sammy Wanyonyi is an Evangelist, Author, Speaker, and Professor. Sammy shares his childhood story and challenges students to "face the world." 

Dave Johnson is the former lead pastor at the Church of the Open Door in Maple Grove, MN. Dave speaks on the beatitudes in the book of Matthew with an emphasis on justice and righteousness. 

Fall 2020   Neal Rich is the lead pastor at Cedar Valley Church and a Northwestern alum. Neal asks the question: "What situation is making it hard for you to trust God?"

Fall 2020   Falicia is a recent graduate at the University of Northwestern. Falicia explains her story as to how she has followed her calling. She shares her experience at UNW and shares how she sees God's perspective in the areas she has been working in. 

Fall 2020   Dave Myles is the Life Groups & Leader Development Pastor at New Hope Church as well as an adjunct professor at Northwestern. Dave looks to the New Testament as he asks the overarching question: "Where is God in your story?"   References: Matthew 3:16, Luke 4 

Justin Jeppesen, Director of Spiritual Formation Programs, welcomes students back to school as he emphasizes the concept of "redefined." Justin discusses the importance of prayer in the current state of the world.    References: Colossians 4:2 

Spring 2020 - Intimacy with God and Others: The Practice of Celebration and Worship    Jo Saxton is an author, speaker, podcast host, and entrepreneurial coach. Jo asks the question "What are the grudges we still carry?" She focuses on the week's theme in worship as well as speaking on forgiveness. 

Intimacy with God & Others: The Practice of Confession   Jason Meyer is the Pastor for Preaching & Vision at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Jason speaks on racial issues and looks to the gospel for answers.