University Chapel Live
Every Wednesday at 12 p.m., the Regent University community gathers in Shaw Chapel for worship, teaching, and Christian fellowship. Each week offers a new perspective through guest speakers who are experts from various Christian backgrounds. These multi-denominational services blend traditional worship with fascinating insights from diverse avenues of faith and knowledge to unite students, faculty, and staff in their spiritual growth. Join us in person, watch Chapel services live, or explore our archive of past speakers.
Watch the Replay
| Date | Speaker | Topic | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2025 | Gordon Robertson | Chancellor’s Chapel | Replay |
| 9/3/2025 | Dr. Dan Backens | Convocation | Replay |
| 9/10/2025 | United Week of Prayer | Midweek Service for CBN, Regent, and Operation Blessing Week of Prayer | |
| 9/17/2025 | Dr. Corné Bekker | Common Read | |
| 9/24/2025 | David Engelhardt | Guest Speaker: Center for Christian Thought and Action | |
| 10/1/2025 | David and Tim Barton | Guest Speakers: Robertson School of Government (250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence) | |
| 10/8/2025 | Bishop Chadwick F. Carlton | School of Divinity Partnership Chapel (Regional COGIC) | |
| 10/15/2025 | Dr. John-Paul Lotz | Common Read: “The Trinity” | |
| 10/29/2025 | Dr. Joseph Umidi | Strong in the Lord: Eph. 6:10-20 | |
| 11/5/2025 | Dayne Kamela | Guest Speaker: Testimony | |
| 11/12/2025 | Dr. Fernando Garzon | Strong in the Lord: Hebrews 11 | |
| 11/19/2025 | Dr. Jeffrey Brauch | Common Read: “Theology Anthropology: Flawed Perfection” | |
| 12/3/2025 | Dr. Leroy Gilbert | Advent | |
| 12/10/2025 | Dr. Mark Jumper | Common Read: “Soteriology: Are you Saved? From What and For What?” | |
| 1/14/2026 | — | — | |
| 1/21/2026 | Dr. Joseph Umidi | Made for More: Discovering Your Purpose | |
| 1/28/2026 | Dr. Jonathan Ottoway | Common Read: “The Return of Christ: Every Eye Shall Behold Him” | |
| 2/4/2026 | — | Made for More: Missions | |
| 2/11/2026 | — | Rooted in Love: The Need for Godly Mentors | |
| 2/18/2026 | Coach Joe Kennedy | Guest Speaker: Partnership Chapel with the School of Law | |
| 2/25/2026 | Dr. Jeffrey Anderson | Common Read: “Holy Spirit: He Who Gives Life” | |
| 3/4/2026 | Dr. Fernando Garzon | Rooted in Love: Anxiety and Intimacy in the Digital Age | |
| 3/18/2026 | Dr. Matisha Dentu | Common Read: “Ecclesiology & Missiology: Guide My Feet — The Church as Christ’s Living Body in the World” | |
| 3/25/2026 | Panel | Founder’s Day | |
| 4/1/2026 | — | Stick the Landing: Passion Week | |
| 4/8/2026 | — | Stick the Landing: Passion Week | |
| 4/15/2026 | Mike Rao | His Good Plans: Discerning What’s Next | |
| 4/22/2026 | — | His Good Plans: The Kingdom — Now and Not Yet | |
| 4/29/2026 | — | His Good Plans: Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled |
Learn more about the Speakers
2025-2026 Speaker Descriptions:
Gordon Robertson – President of the Christian Broadcast Network and Chancellor of Regent University
Dr. Dan Backens – Founding Pastor of New Life Church and Regent University School of Divinity Alumnus ’99
Dr. Corné Bekker – Dean of the Regent University School of Divinity
David Engelhardt – Lead Pastor at the Manhattan congregation of [k]ings’ Church and Member of the Board of Directors of Turning Point USA
David and Tim Barton – Father and Son, Founder and President of WallBuilders, LLC
Bishop Chadwick F. Carlton – Chancellor of the Church of God in Christ
Dr. John-Paul Lotz – Associate Professor at the Regent University School of Divinity
Dr. Joseph Umidi – Executive Vice President for Regent University Student Life
Dayne Kamela – Social Media Content Creator and Founder of LitWithPrayer
Dr. Fernando Garzon – Associate Dean of the Regent University College of Health and Behavioral Science, Director of the School of Psychology and Counselling, and Chair of the Counselling Ministries Department
Dr. Jeffrey Brauch – Associate Dean for the Regent University Faculty Development and Intellectual Life, and Founding Director of the Center for Global Justice®
Dr. Leroy Gilbert – Assistant Professor for the Regent University School of Divinity
Dr. Mark Jumper – Director of Chaplaincy and Military Affairs at Regent University and Associate Professor
Dr. Jonathan Ottoway – Assistant Professor in Christian Theology for the Regent University School of Divinity
Coach Joe Kennedy – Former High School Football Coach and Religious Liberty Advocate
Dr. Jeffrey Anderson – Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at the Regent University School of Divinity
Dr. Matisha Dentu – Assistant Professor in Practical Theology and Spiritual Formation for the Regent University School of Divinity and Founding Pastor of Living Faith Christian Center in Newport News, Virginia.
Mike Rao – President of Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Health System
| Date | Speaker | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2024 | Gordon Robertson | Chancellor’s Chapel |
| 8/28/2024 | Pastor David McBride | Convocation |
| 9/4/2024 | Dr. Carrie Wood | Identity in Christ |
| 9/11/2024 | Dr. Jordon Jones | The Depths of Grace: Jonah 2-3 |
| 9/18/2024 | Dr. Mark Jumper | Common Read: “The Unifying Theme of Redemption in Scripture and History” |
| 9/25/2024 | Dr. Victor Counted | Mind Refresh: Emotions and the Truth |
| 10/2/2024 | Pastor Dan Yoon | Mind Refresh: Overcoming Fear |
| 10/9/2024 | Bishop Chadwick F. Carlton | School of Divinity Partnership Chapel (Regional COGIC) |
| 10/23/2024 | Dr. John-Paul Lotz | Common Read: “The Motus Dei and the Plan of Redemption” |
| 10/30/2024 | Dr. Danny Holland | Mind Refresh: Take the Habit Trail |
| 11/6/2024 | Gordon Robertson | Christ & Culture |
| 11/13/2024 | Dr. Tab Jervey | Clapback Culture: Faith and Science |
| 11/20/2024 | Dr. Jim Flynn | Common Read: “The Highway of Zion: The Way of Holiness” |
| 12/4/2024 | Dr. Corné Bekker | Common Read: “The Word Became Flesh, and We Beheld His Glory” |
| 1/15/2025 | Gordon Robertson | Chancellor’s Chapel |
| 1/29/2025 | Dr. Chavon Freeman | Squad Goals: Loving Your Neighbor |
| 2/5/2025 | Pastor Chris Mitchell, Jr. | Squad Goals: The Power of Mentorship |
| 2/12/2025 | Dr. Dee Evans | Squad Goals: Waiting for a Godly Spouse |
| 2/26/2025 | Pastor Andrew Brunson | Grace Goes Viral: Standing in Difficult Times |
| 3/5/2025 | Dr. Tina Davis | Grace Goes Viral: Women in Ministry |
| 3/19/2025 | Dr. Zachary Dawson | Common Read: “The Consummation: To Him Who Sits on the Throne” |
| 3/26/2025 | Ryan Bomberger | Grace Goes Viral: The Sanctity of Human Life |
| 4/2/2025 | Dr. John-Paul Lotz | Complete in Christ: Colossians 1 |
| 4/9/2025 | Pastor Dalton Stoltz | Complete in Christ: Colossians 3 |
| 4/16/2025 | Pastor Nina Anderson | Parables of Purpose: Holy Week |
| 4/23/2025 | United Week of Prayer | Midweek Service of the Inaugural United Week of Prayer with CBN, Regent, and Operation Blessing |
| 4/30/2025 | Dr. Joseph Umidi | Parables of Purpose: Parable of the Weeds |