CHAPEL
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Spring 2026 Chapels will take place in the Event Center
SPring CHAPEL SCHEDULE 2026
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.
JANUARY 7
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.
JANUARY 14
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.
JANUARY 21
JOSH WEIDMANN
Pastor, Author, Speaker
Josh has pastored for 17+ years and has served as Senior Pastor of Grace Chapel in Englewood, CO, since 2015. A certified biblical counselor, he is the author of six books and the host of the daily radio program Gospel Daily. Above all, Josh considers his greatest ministry his family—his wife Molly and their six children in Denver.
JANUARY 28
KEN COLEMAN
Ramsey Personality, 3-time Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Host of The Ken Coleman Show
Ken Coleman is a nationally syndicated radio host, three-time bestselling author, and co-host of The Ramsey Show, the second-largest syndicated talk radio show in America. Through his work at Ramsey Solutions and beyond, he has interviewed presidents, heads of state, and some of the most influential leaders in sports, entertainment, and business. After coaching more than 10,000 people, Ken brings a unique perspective on how to grow, lead well, and move your career forward while using his platform to help others become who they were created to be.
FEBRUARY 4
RUSlAN KD
Rapper, Creative Entrepreneur, YouTuber, Refugee Born in Baku
Ruslan KD, a Christian YouTuber of Armenian descent, started his YouTube channel in the mid-2010s, which has grown into a popular platform for discussions on faith, lifestyle, and music. Known for his insightful commentary on Christian living, culture, and personal development, Ruslan is also a speaker, author, and advocate for godly ambition. His mission is to encourage, empower, and inspire people to live a life that blesses God.
FEBRUARY 11
CAL BAPTIST UNIVERSITY CHOIR
California Baptist University Choir has a rich history of excellence and is nationally recognized for its vibrant, energetic, and enthusiastic interpretation of a wide variety of musical styles and genres in our concerts that draw audiences of all ages into the very presence of God. These singers have infinite excitement and soul-stirring passion for performance, for engagement with every audience, for expressing undeniable charisma, and most importantly, for using their musical gifts to worship and lead others in worship.
FEBRUARY 17-20 — SPIRITUAL EMPHASIS WEEK
ALGERNON TENNYSON
Speaker, Founder and President of Awaken International Ministries
Algernon Tennyson is the founder and president of Awaken International Ministries. He is a dynamic and passionate evangelist with a heart for today's young people.
FEBRUARY 25
WILL CHUNG
Pastor, Speaker, Church Planter
Will Chung is a church planter, pastor, and ministry leader serving as the founder of Beloved Church and The Meeting Place. A graduate of Talbot School of Theology with a Master of Divinity in Evangelism and Discipleship, he has served as a youth and college pastor for more than eight years and spent a decade in volunteer leadership with 4 Christ Mission. He also contributes nationally as an associate of Leadership Network and Exponential, a core team member of Initiative Network, and an advisory board member for The Arrow Movement and the U.S. National Prayer Council.
MARCH 4
GRANT TODD
Pastor, Husband, 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.
MARCH 11
BRANT HANSEN
Radio Host, Podcaster, Speaker, Author
Brant Hansen is a nationally syndicated radio host, bestselling author, and podcast creator known for blending humor with thoughtful insight. His radio show reaches more than 2 million listeners, and The Brant and Sherri Oddcast has surpassed 15 million downloads. He is the author of Unoffendable, which has sold over 200,000 copies, and he has been featured on Good Morning America and in major outlets including CNN, The Washington Post, and U.S. News & World Report.
MARCH 18
MASEY MCLAIN
Actress, Screenwriter, Producer
Masey McLain is an actress, screenwriter, and producer known for her roles as Rachel Joy Scott in I’m Not Ashamed and Ashley Baxter in The Baxters on Amazon Prime. She collaborates with Taylor Kalupa to create purpose-driven films and series, including A Christmas Less Traveled, Blue Ridge, and upcoming projects with Jon Erwin’s The Wonder Project and Roma Downey. Passionate about faith and redemption, Masey uses her work on screen and behind the scenes to inspire others to live boldly and embrace God’s transformative power in their own stories.
MARCH 25
SENIOR CHAPEL
A special time of reflection and inspiration from CHS class of 2026!
APRIL 8
BRIDGETTE CAMERON RIDENOUR
Author, Speaker, Sister to Candace Cameron Bure and Kirk Cameron
Bridgette Cameron Ridenour, sister of Kirk Cameron and Candace Cameron Bure, has grown up in Hollywood and is now forging her own path as a speaker and author. A life-changing family experience brought her closer to God and her purpose, inspiring her bestselling book Overlooked. She speaks at women’s events across the U.S., sharing a message of hope, fulfillment, and the promise that God’s plans are greater than our own.
APRIL 15
GAVIN SHEETS
San Diego Padre
Gavin is a Christian, stating that Jesus Christ is his Savior, Friend, and Father. His faith grounds him through the ups and downs of baseball, with his talent and career path being a gift from God, whom he credits for guiding him to Wake Forest and his current opportunities. He actively shares his faith, emphasizing that spreading the gospel is more important than baseball and that his relationship with God provides him with strength and purpose, even when facing career uncertainties.
APRIL 22
BROOKS BUSER
Missionary, President of Radius International
Brooks Buser is president of Radius International. He and his wife previously served among the Yembiyembi people of Papua New Guinea for thirteen years. He is a graduate of San Diego Christian College, where he was awarded an honorary PhD for his work in Bible translation.
RECENT CHAPELS:
Spring Fine Arts Chapel 2025: Music, Art, and a Whole Lot of Personality
The Spring Fine Arts Chapel 2025 was the creative highlight of the season, combining selections from the spring band and choir concerts with a dynamic exhibit of student artwork in the lobby.
Spiritual Emphasis Week 2025
At Christian Jr/Sr High School, Spiritual Emphasis Week is always a powerful time of renewal, reflection, and worship, and this year was no exception.
Spiritual Emphasis Week with Algernon Tennyson
This February, Christian High had its first Spiritual Emphasis week since the Covid pandemic. Algernon Tennyson (nicknamed “Big Al”), founder and president of Awaken International Ministries, spoke throughout the week at each chapel. The overarching theme of his chapel messages was taking the next steps in one’s walk with God.
