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Chapel

Our love for God and His Word is at the heart of all we do at Corban. We encourage students to continually align their hearts with the Lord by providing opportunities for spiritual growth in all shapes and sizes, including chapel three times a week.

Attend Chapel

Each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00-10:50 a.m. in the Psalm Center, chapel is held for the entire Corban community to worship together and receive encouragement from God’s Word.

Watch Chapel

Join us virtually! Watch chapel via livestream at 10:00a.m. Pacific on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Circular logo featuring ocean, sky, stars, and trees inspired by Corban University's 2025-2026 annual theme, "Created by the Word of God."

Annual Theme: Created by the Word of God

Each year at Corban, we explore one area of our four-year cycle of biblical themes that are central to our campus life: Authority/Truth, Creation, Fall, and Redemption.

For the 2025-2026 school year, our focus is on Creation, and we have chosen Hebrews 11:3 (ESV) as our key verse: “By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.”

Many of this year’s chapels will explore this and other supporting passages. Student Life programming will also focus on this theme, exploring the ways God’s truth impacts our lifestyle, relationships, service, and careers.

Chapel Schedule Fall 2025

DateTopicSpeakerTitle
Wed., August 27Church ChapelJohn Jaskilka
Fri., August 29President’s ChapelDr. John Mark YeatsCorban University President
Mon., September 1Student Life ChapelDr. Brian JaworskiVP for Student Life
Wed., September 3Center ChapelDr. John Mark YeatsCorban University President
Fri., September 5EvangelismMike SilvaPresident, Mike Silva International
Mon., September 8Danny Foster
Wed., September 10Center ChapelDr. John Mark YeatsCorban University President
Fri., September 12Created by the Word of GodDr. Greg TrullProfessor of Bible & Ministry
Mon., September 15Fall Serve Day – No Chapel
Wed., September 17Center ChapelDr. John Mark YeatsCorban University President
Fri., September 19Created by the Word of GodScott Nelson
Mon., September 22World Outreach WeekDr. Terry AscottFounder & President, SAT-7
Wed., September 24World Outreach WeekDennis Wiens & SAT-7 TeamSenior Impact Catalyst, SAT-7
Fri., September 26World Outreach WeekDennis Wiens & SAT-7 TeamSenior Impact Catalyst, SAT-7
Mon., September 29Created by the Word of GodClay Grant
Wed., October 1Center ChapelDr. John Mark YeatsCorban University President
Fri., October 3Reid SaundersPresident, Reid Saunders Association
Mon., October 6Created by the Word of GodTyler HankeYoung Adult Pastor, Salem First Baptist
Wed., October 8Center ChapelDr. John Mark YeatsCorban University President
Fri., October 10Study Day – No Chapel
Mon., October 13Created by the Word of GodShannon JohnsonVP for Advancement
Wed., October 15Center ChapelDr. John Mark YeatsCorban University President
Fri., October 17Dr. Randy GuliuzzaPresident, Institute for Creation Research
Mon., October 20Genesis 1:27Dr. Mike Patterson
Wed., October 22Is Technology Your Savior?Dan ChurchwellDirector of Programs and Education, Acton Institute
Fri., October 24Makyra WilliamsonCommunity Outreach Director, Oregon Right to Life
Mon., October 27Created by the Word of GodGarland DunlapDirector of Career Services
Wed., October 29Center ChapelDr. John Mark YeatsCorban University President
Fri., October 31Reformation DayDr. Dan KimballLead Staff, Vintage Faith Church
Mon., November 3Created by the Word of GodDr. Jamie FieldsAssociate Professor of Kinesiology
Wed., November 5Center ChapelDr. John Mark YeatsCorban University President
Fri., November 7Dr. Kimberly ThornburyVP Programs & Partnerships, Murdock Charitable Trust
Mon., November 10Beau St. PeterArea Director, Young Life
Wed., November 12Center ChapelDr. John Mark YeatsCorban University President
Fri., November 14International Student Chapel
Mon., November 17Created by the Word of GodDr. Corey GilbertProfessor of Counseling Psychology
Wed., November 19Career Day – No Chapel
Fri., November 21Majors Chapel
Mon., November 24Created by the Word of GodDr. Sarah ComstockProfessor of Biology
Wed., November 26Thanksgiving Break – No Chapel
Fri., November 28Thanksgiving Break – No Chapel
Mon., December 1Faculty Christmas Chapel
Wed., December 3Center Chapel: Tough Questions
Fri., December 5President’s ChapelDr. John Mark YeatsCorban University President

What Happens at Chapel?

Chapel at Corban varies. Sometimes a chapel service includes a time of worship music and a guest speaker. Other times, it may be a panel of students, a faculty member speaking, a community leader sharing about an important ministry, a time of prayer, or a time dedicated to worship and reflection.

Chapel is not intended to replace church, and students are encouraged to find a local church where they can worship on Sundays and serve. Chapel is simply another opportunity to focus our attention on the Lord and be open to what he has to teach us. The conviction and change happening in chapel then acts as a catalyst for the life-change students will experience off campus and for the rest of their life.

No classes are offered at 10 a.m. and offices are closed during chapel to allow students, faculty, and staff to attend chapel together.

Chapel creates time and space for the Corban community to grow together spiritually through:

  • responding to what the Lord is saying to the community.
  • corporately worshiping God.
  • hearing the testimonies and scholarship of the Corban community and its members.
  • learning from Christian leaders from a variety of fields.
  • cultivating awareness of local and global service opportunities.

Map for Chapel Speakers

If you will be speaking at chapel, please use this map for information on parking and directions.