Corban Talks

After serving as an adjunct professor of Biblical Studies and Homiletics at Corban from 2010-2018, Ryan Welsh is nearing the conclusion of his PhD. at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Christian Ethics. Currently, Ryan pastors at the Redeemer Church in Bellevue, Washington. In Chapel, he will speak from Ecclesiastes 3:16-22 and explore the meaning behind of “the place of judgment”.

Dr. Yufeng Zhao is the Assistant Professor of Physics at Corban, where he has a passion for integrating the Christian faith with science and education in scientific aesthetics. Dr. Zhao came to know the Lord in 2001 after coming to the United States from China. Since then, he has developed a cross-cultural approach to biblical study by comparing the Scriptures with Chinese culture.

Between 1945 and 1956, an estimated 30,000 children of Allied Occupation Soldiers and women were born in Austria. During this time, children of black American Occupation Soldiers presented a new challenge to Europe’s racial and national identities in post-Nazi Europe. On Wednesday, Peter Coulson will share about growing up as a black child in 1950’s Austria, and how, through life-challenging obstacles, he has been given life-changing opportunities to impact the lives of others.

Georgene Rice has been a talk show host with KPDQ radio for more than 28 years and has traveled internationally as a station correspondent. She has lectured on University campuses and is a frequent speaker and worship leader at Christian conferences and retreats. Georgene is passionate about empowering people to be critical thinkers in this critical time. She will talk about the how the Christian can share the love of Christ and live a life of faith in today's culture.

Jer is a modern-day peacemaker, a church planter, a community organizer, a professor, and the co-founder of the peacemaking training organization called The Global Immersion Project. His engagement within national and international conflicts has equipped Jer to be a trainer and guide for the North American Church as he seeks to become an instrument of peace in our world.

Dave Williams’ unique background has fueled a passion to work with at-risk and homeless youth: After living on the streets, and experiencing abusive foster situations, Williams accepted Christ at the age of nineteen. Dave will share his powerful testimony and reveal Jesus’ transforming work in his life and in the lives of struggling youth.

Ronnie Brooks is the pastor at the local church, To God Be the Glory Ministries. He also serves local youth at McKay High School. Drawing from his many years of multicultural leadership experience, Pastor Brooks will speak about the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and point to ways the Corban community can honor his message, supporting the greater Salem community.

Dr. Corey Gilbert’s new book, "I Can't Say That", is in the pre-order stage! (See Healinglives.com) In the book, he discusses the value of a Biblical sexual ethic and provides instructions to consider when building one. In chapel, Dr. Gilbert will use some of the content of his book to assist the Corban community as we seek to honor God by stewarding our sexuality well.

Corban's Athletic Director, Steve “Twiggs” Reed, is passionate about the believer's identity in Christ. Prior to coming to Corban, Twiggs worked diligently to bring up the next generation of Christian leaders in both athletics and in Young Life. Allow his story to empower you for what the next semester holds.

Focus: Keep in Step with the Spirit

As our first Chapel speaker, President Sheldon Nord will cast a vision for the spring semester. He will embolden the Corban community to trust in God’s faithfulness, to hunger after God’s word, and to live in wisdom as one loved by the King of Kings. Come celebrate the new term together with Dr. Nord and the Corban community!