Dr. Hills has been bringing the written word alive for Corban students for more than 45 years. He teaches a variety of courses, including College Writing, Western Mythology, Literature of Love, and Creative Non-Fiction. Come hear what God has taught him about perseverance in the journey of faith

Ben Pearson serves as the Associate Dean of Community Engagement. Along with facilitating the chapel program, he also oversees many of the student programs offered at Corban. Pearson will explore the implications of Lent through reflections, stories and examining the words of Jesus on fasting found in Matthew 6. Come hear how Lent might offer you the opportunity to deepen your gratitude, repent, and rejoice in God's grace.

A panel of 6 notable student athletes will discuss the challenges and benefits of their roles as athletes on a Christian campus. They will be reflecting on their personal experiences and perspectives, with the intention of creating opportunities for understanding, reconciliation and community building.

Men and women were both created in God's image and He said it was "Very good!" Throughout history, however, there have been many different ideas, expectations and religious practices for the roles of men and women in the family, the church and in society. Together we will look at the spectrum of these beliefs and consider how to live into God's very good design for men and women. Jennifer Roth has been part of the pastoral staff at Salem Alliance Church for 8 years. As a communicator, Jennifer has been speaking to various Christ-centered communities for over 15 years. Jennifer is a native Oregonian who lives near Silverton with her husband of 21 years, Jeff, two of their three children, and their adorable dog, Lucy

John and his wife Betsey both graduated from Corban. Betsey was on staff at Corban as the Resident Director of Aagard. They have been married for 11 years and have two wonderful boys. John spent 12 years as a pastor at First Baptist Church of Eugene. This past June he joined the staff at Morning Star Community Church. John loves Jesus, his family, the Oregon Ducks, and the Corban Warriors.

Dr. Amit Bhatia comes to Corban University from Trinity International University in Deerfield, IL, where he previously taught courses in the Christian Ministries department as well as in the undergraduate degree program at Waupun Correctional Institution, a maximum-security prison in Waupun, WI. As a Christian from a Hindu background, Dr. Bhatia has also served as a pastor in several different multi-ethnic congregations. His cross-cultural experiences equip him well to work with inmates from all backgrounds. Dr. Bhatia is the author of Engaging Muslims & Islam: Lessons for 21st-Century American Evangelicals (Urban Loft Publishers).

Jerry Miranda is the Senior Pastor at Tabernaculo de Salem, a bilingual (Spanish and English) church in Salem. Pastor Jerry's congregation ministers to inmates in Salem and their families. Come learn about the redemptive and restorative Kingdom work happening in Salem.

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Matt Maceira

Be Bold Street Ministries

Matt Maceira was rescued out of a dark lifestyle of crime and drug abuse. He now leads a ministry called “Be Bold Street Ministries” that aims to love people and spread the gospel of Jesus to the streets of Salem and around the world. Maceira is passionate about sharing the restorative and transformative power of God and reaching "the least of these" with the gospel. Come hear Matt's story and learn more about how you can make a difference in Salem.

Dr. Trammell is an English/Communication professor and a Worship and Family Pastor at nearby Valley Baptist Church. He has co-authored 5 books and published over 100 stories, essays and devotionals. He is married to his best friend, Linda, and, together they have three sons and daughters-in-law and four grandchildren. Marty and Linda perform pre-engagement and pre-marital counseling for Corban couples and lead workshops and couples conferences. His new book, Love Lock: Creating lasting connection with the one you love encourages couples to connect more deeply with each other and with the author of Love.

Pastor Wilfred is a pastor at Mercy Church, a church plant of The Worship House, and the executive director of Mercy Child Care. With enthusiasm, he serves young children and vulnerable people living in poverty. He works to rehabilitate and empower people as they come off the streets and into a life strengthened by God's mercy. Come hear Pastor Wilfred's story and learn about the work of Mercy Child in Uganda..

Dr. Kersey teaches biblical literature, theology, and apologetics at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He has been teaching theology-related classes at Corban since 2002. One of the reasons Dr. Kersey loves teaching at Corban is because of the students who "continue to amaze [him] with their curiosity, creativity, and desire to make the world a better place.”