Chapel
The chapel experience is the central and focal event of the university — a time when we give public expression to who we are as a community. Understanding that nothing takes the place of the local church in a student's life, the purpose of chapel at Union University is to worship God while fostering biblical formation, servant leadership, and global engagement as well as encouraging the integration of faith, learning, and living.
Along with exposure to a variety of worship styles and traditions in chapel, the University community experiences a variety of influential Christian ministers and leaders who are laboring to advance God's Kingdom throughout the world. These include preachers, ministers, missionaries and Christians who promote leadership and marketplace ministry throughout the world. Others provide challenges to serve society as they speak from a Christ-centered perspective about education, business, government, medicine, science, family and various contemporary issues. While services are most often designed as worship experiences, the purpose of chapel at Union University is somewhat different from the systematic spiritual development students receive from their local churches.
Gatherings throughout the semester provide opportunities for:
- Christ-exalting worship
- Biblical literacy
- Spiritual growth
- Worldview formation
- Ministry development
- Global engagement
- Community enhancement
- Integration of faith and learning
The following special emphases are typically part of the chapel program each academic year.
Chapel Video
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Upcoming Chapel Services
Chapel: Jacob Shatzer
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
Jacob Shatzer, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs, Union University
Chapel: Mark Clifton
Wed, Sep 17, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
Mark Clifton, Executive Director, Replant for the North American Mission Board
Chapel: GO Trip Panel
Fri, Sep 19, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
Faith in Practice Chapel: Roy A. "Soup" Campbell
Wed, Sep 24, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
Roy A. "Soup" Campbell, Executive Director Eikon Ministries, Memphis, Tennessee
Faith in Practice Chapel: Roy A. "Soup" Campbell
Thu, Sep 25, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
Roy A. "Soup" Campbell, Executive Director Eikon Ministries, Memphis, Tennessee
Faith in Practice Chapel: Roy A. "Soup" Campbell
Fri, Sep 26, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
Roy A. "Soup" Campbell, Executive Director Eikon Ministries, Memphis, Tennessee
Chapel: Ben Mandrell
Wed, Oct 1, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
Ben Mandrell, Senior Pastor, Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, Tennessee
Chapel: Jay Ridenour
Fri, Oct 3, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
Jay Ridenour, Elder and Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Sudbury, Sudbury, Massachusetts
Chapel: Justin Wainscott
Wed, Oct 8, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
Justin Wainscott, Associate Dean and Assistant Professor of Ministry, School of Theology and Missions, Union University
Chapel: Joni Eareckson Tada
Wed, Oct 15, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Joni and Friends International Disability Center
Chapel: Bob Yarbrough
Fri, Oct 17, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
Bob Yarbrough, Professor of New Testament, Covenant Theological Seminary
Chapel: Dean Inserra
Wed, Oct 22, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
Dean Inserra, Founding and Lead Pastor, City Church, Tallahassee, Florida
Chapel: Sarah Roberts
Fri, Oct 24, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
Sarah Roberts, FCA Women in Sport
FCA Atlanta Pro/Elite
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Chapel: Doug Webster
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
Doug Webster, Professor of Pastoral Theology, Beeson Divinity School
Chapel: Georg Pingen
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
Georg Pingen, Professor of Engineering, Union University
Chapel: Corey Cain
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
Corey Cain, Lead Pastor, First Baptist Church, Seymour, Tennessee
Chapel: Reeves Garrett
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
Pastor, Mantee Baptist Church, Mantee, Mississippi
Chapel: Kevin Ward
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
Kevin Ward, Executive Director, Madison, Chester, and Crockett Baptist Associations