PATRIOT LIFE
CHAPEL
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Fall 2025 Chapels will take place in the Event Center
fall CHAPEL SCHEDULE 2025
Christian Unified chapels are unique. We begin each session with worship, but this is not church. We fill each session with information, but our goal is not so much education as it is motivation. Many of our students and their families are facing incredible challenges in their lives, and we want to send a strong message about the power of Jesus Christ to invade any environment and to change any circumstance.
Each semester we hear from a number of inspiring speakers. Chapel guests have included a finalist on ABC’s The Voice, the first blind active duty officer in military history, a world famous magician, and an emergency-room doctor who finds time to feed people in Syria.
Our chapel guests all have this in common: they have worked very hard to get where they are, and they have determined to live for Jesus Christ no matter what it takes. For our students, chapel is an incredible opportunity to be motivated, inspired, and changed.
AUGUST 27
SUPERINTENDENT BOB RUHLMAN
Superintendent of Schools Bob Ruhlman will offer an encouraging message for the new year. Chapel will be followed by a BBQ lunch on Main Street.
SEPTEMBER 3
TODD DURKIN
Master motivator, coach, author, keynote speaker, podcast host, husband, father, and IMPACT Maker
Todd Durkin, MA, is an internationally recognized strength and conditioning coach, sought-after keynote motivational speaker, and best-selling author who motivates, educates, and inspires people worldwide. He is the mindset coach and trainer behind some of the world’s best athletes, including NFL MVPs, Super Bowl Champions, Heisman Trophy Winners, Olympic and X-Game Gold Medalists, and many other champion athletes, leaders, and entrepreneurs.
SEPTEMBER 10
TRAVIS ROSEN
10 time competitor on American Ninja Warrior
Travis Rosen is no stranger to obstacles. A father, pro ninja, and public speaker, he’s a 10-time American Ninja Warrior competitor and former All-American gymnast known for defying the odds. After suffering one of the worst injuries in ANW history—a severely broken ankle—he made a miraculous comeback, returning less than a year later to qualify for his ninth straight National Finals.
SEPTEMBER 17
GRANT SKELDON
Author, Speaker
Grant Skeldon is passionate about empowering young leaders to impact the next generation. As Next Gen Director for THINQ, he helps shape thoughtful cultural conversations. His book, The Passion Generation, has guided thousands of leaders in engaging young people. Based in Nashville with his wife Cheyanne, Grant also serves on the preaching team at Way Church, a growing community of young missionaries.
SEPTEMBER 24
Johnny ardavanis
Author, Pastor, Founder of Dial in Ministries
Jonny Ardavanis is the Lead Pastor of Stonebridge Bible Church and founder of Dial In Ministries, which offers weekly biblical resources to help believers grow in their faith. Previously, he served as Dean of Campus Life at The Master’s University and as Camp Director at Hume Lake Christian Camps. In 2024, he authored Consider the Lilies: Finding Perfect Peace in the Character of God.
OCTOBER 1
DR. TIM MCKNIGHT
Pastor, Author, Professor,
& President/Founder of Engage Every Generation
Dr. Tim McKnight is the founder of McKnight Ministries and Lead Pastor of Holston Creek Baptist Church in South Carolina. He previously served as a professor and director at Anderson University and is part of the Clayton King Ministries speaking team. A former U.S. Army Chaplain, Tim is a decorated veteran and author of No Better Gospel, Engaging Generation Z, and editor of Navigating Youth Ministry.
OCTOBER 8
TRIPP ALMON
Student Speaker and Director of Summit Ministries
Tripp developed a passion for teaching Christian theology, worldview, and apologetics after wrestling with cultural challenges at a secular university. He and his wife Megan, an apologist with Life Training Institute, now help students explore big questions with confidence. Before becoming Director of Summit’s Gap Year Program, Tripp coached gymnastics for over 20 years and served as a pastor for a decade. A former elite gymnast, he enjoys outdoor adventure sports and is a rally car co-driver with the championship-winning Almon Brothers Racing Team.
OCTOBER 15
KRISTEN DALTON WOLFE
Best-selling author of The Sparkle Effect, host of The Kristen Dalton Wolfe show, and former Miss USA
Kristen Dalton Wolfe is a board-certified Mental Health and Professional Life Coach. She leads a vibrant women’s ministry in Los Angeles with monthly teachings centered around growth and purpose. Kristen is the best-selling author of The Sparkle Effect, host of The Kristen Dalton Wolfe Show, and former Miss USA. She’s been married for 10 years and has three children ages 5, 3, and 1.
OCTOBER 29
FAITH EURY CHO
Speaker, Author, international speaker, church planter, author, and CEO of a nonprofit
Faith is an international speaker, author, church planter, and CEO of The Honor Summit, a nonprofit empowering Asian American women for God’s mission. With 19 years of ministry experience, she holds a Master of Divinity in Global Studies from Liberty University. Faith is also a coach and writer for Propel and the author of Experiencing Friendship with God. She regularly appears on TBN’s Better Together and has been featured on The 700 Club and LIFE Today.
NOVEMBER 5 — VETERAN'S DAY CHAPEL
Ben Peterson
Veteran, Founder of Engage Your Destiny
Ben Peterson is a veteran, husband, father, and founder of Engage Your Destiny, a ministry serving active military and their families. A former Chaplain’s Assistant in Iraq during the 2008–2009 Surge, Ben launched the ministry in 2016 and has since spoken to over 300,000 service members, veterans, and families. He’s led emotional and spiritual readiness trainings across elite military units and, in 2022, launched the Heroes Honor Festival—a tribute to Vietnam veterans that drew over 35,000 attendees and connected 1,200 vets to healing programs.
NOVEMBER 12 — NATE NORWOOD
Director of Men's and Athletic Ministries for Anderson University in Anderson, SC
Nate’s story is one of overcoming adversity through God’s faithfulness. Raised by a single mother, he found identity in athletics until encountering Jesus in 2019, which transformed his life. Now, he serves students and athletes, sharing the Gospel at events, camps, and churches. Nate has led FCA efforts at Anderson University and currently serves as Director of Men's and Athletic Ministries. A former Division 1 athlete and Appalachian State graduate, he uses his story to inspire others to live with purpose in Christ. He married his wife, Kylie, in April 2024.
NOVEMBER 19 — GRANT TODD
Pastor, leader, husband and speaker
Grant Todd serves as the high school pastor at Shadow Mountain Community Church. He is passionate about building up disciples through the local church and preaching biblical truth at high schools and universities across the country.
DECEMBER 3 — BOB WHEATLEY
Entrepreneur, Author, Former Professional Athlete
Bob Wheatley is an entrepreneur, podcast host, and former professional athlete. He’s been blessed to live a multi-faceted life. As a professional baseball player, he traveled the nation and performed in stadiums of over 15,000 people. As an author, speaker, and podcast host, he has worked with thought-leaders, bestselling authors, and world-class musicians. He has an inborn desire for helping people discover their passion for God.