CHAPEL
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Fall 2026 Chapels will take place in the Event Center
Patriot Chapels
Fall 2026
Every Wednesday this fall, our students hear from pastors, authors, athletes, musicians, and survivors — people whose stories point straight back to Jesus.
Colossians 1:10 · Walk Worthy
Walk Worthy
Through Christ, we have been forgiven, redeemed, and made His own. Our calling now is to walk worthy, allowing His grace to shape how we live, serve, and bear fruit.
Every Wednesday this fall, our speakers come back to that one idea. Pastors, authors, athletes, musicians, and survivors — each of them telling our students what it looks like to walk worthy of the Lord in a real life.
“Walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.”
He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.
Bob Ruhlman
Summer's over, and we're starting the year the right way — chapel followed by a BBQ. Our first chapel of the 2026–27 school year is Wednesday, August 26. Come hungry.
Todd Durkin
Todd Durkin is the mindset coach behind some of the world's best athletes — NFL MVPs, Super Bowl champions, Heisman Trophy winners, and Olympic gold medalists. He is also an internationally recognized keynote speaker and best-selling author.
Lisa Whelchel
Many of you know Lisa Whelchel as Blair Warner on The Facts of Life. Before that she was a Mouseketeer on The New Mickey Mouse Club, and years later she was a finalist on Survivor: Philippines. She has also written more than a dozen books, including Creative Correction.
Elijah Lamb
Elijah Lamb was saved on a mission trip at 14 and knew immediately that he wanted to preach. He built a large following on TikTok with apologetics and evangelistic videos, and by his senior year of high school he was traveling the country to speak. He now lives in Los Angeles, where he longs to see a generation fall in love with Jesus.
Tedashii
Tedashii is a rapper, author, and speaker who has spent more than two decades helping people embrace their identity and pursue growth with courage. He is the CEO of Chase Wellness, the Executive Director of Chase Life, and the host of The Dash podcast.
Mark Schultz
Mark Schultz is a platinum-selling artist with thirteen No. 1 hits and honors including Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. But the story he most wants to tell is a different one: he was adopted at two weeks old, and he has since performed more than 200 benefit concerts for adoption agencies and pregnancy centers. He once biked across the country to raise $250,000 for orphan care.
Tiffany Johnson
In 2017, Tiffany Johnson lost most of her right arm in a shark attack while vacationing in the Bahamas. What the enemy meant for harm, God has used for His glory, and Tiffany now shares her story of trusting Jesus in the middle of the battle.
Elijah Waters
Elijah Waters is a pastor, husband, and father who has spent more than two decades pastoring and leading worship in the local church. Walking with people through their hardest seasons shapes his songwriting, including his single “Only You” — a reminder that God holds us when we have nothing to hold onto.
Austin Payne
Austin Payne grew up in Quito, Ecuador, as a missionary kid, which kick-started his passion for seeing people commit to following Jesus. He now serves as the families pastor at 3Crosses in the East Bay, where he lives with his wife, Paige, and their two daughters, Piper and Phoebe. He is also a Hume Lake speaker — and has way too many hobbies.
Brian Howard
Brian Howard's journey at Calvary Community Church began in 2007 as a volunteer small group leader in high school ministry. He went on to serve as High School Pastor and then Teaching Pastor before becoming Senior Pastor in March 2025. A graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary, he is known for his passion for God's Word and his heart for evangelism.
Chad Williams
Days before Chad Williams was to report for military duty, he watched news coverage of his mentor, Navy SEAL Scott Helvenston, being killed in an ambush in Fallujah. He followed in Scott's footsteps anyway, finishing SEAL training as one of only 13 out of a class of 173, and served five years on SEAL Teams One and Seven.
Grant Todd
Grant Todd was a high schooler when he lost his mother, and the faith that carried him through is the faith he now spends his life passing on. He serves as the high school pastor at Shadow Mountain Community Church and co-founded First Things First Ministries to make a relationship with Jesus approachable.
Matt Manzari
Matt Manzari was a Nike-sponsored professional wakeskater who walked away from competition to pursue ministry. He survived two near-fatal accidents: a catastrophic crash on the water and, a year later, an electrocution from a 14,000-volt power line that burned most of his body. Doctors did not expect him to live. After more than 70 surgeries, he speaks with humor and humility about perseverance, faith, and purpose beyond pain.
Christmas Concert Chapel
The Christmas Concert Chapel belongs to our students. Our junior high and high school choirs and bands fill the Event Center with carols, worship, and instrumental music, reminding us why we celebrate: Christ has come. Families, we would especially love to have you join us.
Chapel meets in the Event Center on Wednesdays from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. Every chapel streams live at christianunified.org/chapel.
RECENT CHAPELS:
Walk Worthy Chapel Kick-off and BBQ
Christian Jr/Sr High School opened the new school year with our very first chapel of the season, filled with worship, a heartfelt message, and an exciting introduction to this year’s theme, Walk Worthy, drawn from Colossians 1:10. Junior high and high school students gathered together in the Event Center at Shadow Mountain Community Church, with parents welcome to join in person or tune in online. Superintendent Bob Ruhlman kicked things off by casting vision for the year ahead and introducing the lineup of guest speakers who will be encouraging and challenging our students each week. Afterward, everyone enjoyed a celebratory BBQ meal (moved indoors because of the heat). It was
Christian High School Graduation 2026
On Friday, May 22, 2026, the Christian High School Class of 2026 gathered at Shadow Mountain Community Church Worship Center to celebrate Commencement, honoring the theme ‘Firm Foundation Built to Last.’
Jr. High Awards Chapel – Spring 2026
Christian Junior High celebrated a year of academic achievement at its Spring 2026 Awards Chapel, honoring students for excellence, growth, and hard work across every subject.
Honoring Our Heroes: Veterans Day Celebration 2025
Today, our Christian Unified community gathered to honor the men and women who have bravely served our nation in the U.S. Armed Forces. Beginning with our tiniest TK students presenting gifts to the attending veterans, the morning was filled with gratitude and patriotism as students, staff, and families came together to recognize those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. The celebration featured excellent performances from our CHS Patriot Marching Band, CHS Concert Choir, and Junior High Choir, and our keynote speaker, Ben Peterson, veteran and founder of Engage Your Destiny, challenged us all to live lives of service rooted in gratitude to God and country. We took time
