JBU Chapel

Jeannie Smith is the daughter of Polish rescuer Irene Gut Opdyke, who received international recognition for her actions during the Holocaust while working for a high-ranking German official. Irene’s story became a nationally acclaimed Broadway play, Irena’s Vow. Jeannie is a recipient of the 2015 Civil Rights award given by the Anti-Defamation League and an honorary member of the Jewish Federation of North America. Jeannie resides in Washington State with her husband, Gary. Her visit is sponsored by the JBU College of Education and Social and Behavioral Science and the Office of Christian Formation.

Homecoming Cathedral Dedication (October 4, 2024)

Rosemary Flaaten

(James 1:19-20)  

Rosemary Flaaten is Executive Director for the Center for Healthy Relationships and Instructor of Ministry at JBU.

Rod Reed

(James 1:16-18)  

Dr. Rod Reed, a former long-time JBU chaplain and professor, now serves as a spiritual mentor for Christian business leaders. He and his wife Michelle have four adult children and two daughters-in-law, five of whom are JBU grads.

Keith Jagger

(James 1:12-15; 4:1-5), Communion  

Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.

Randall Waldron

(James 1:9-11; 2:1-13; 5:1-6)  

Dr. Randall Waldron is Professor of Economics and International Business at JBU.

Keith Jagger

(James 1:7-8; 4:1-3; 5:13-18)  

Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.

Spiritual Emphasis Week:

Pablo Daut

Pablo Daut serves as Español Pastor at Cross Church in Springdale, Arkansas, where he has been since 2015. He received his M.Div. in Advanced Biblical Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Florencia have two daughters.

Spiritual Emphasis Week:

Pablo Daut

Pablo Daut serves as Español Pastor at Cross Church in Springdale, Arkansas, where he has been since 2015. He received his M.Div. in Advanced Biblical Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Florencia have two daughters.

Spiritual Emphasis Week:

Pablo Daut

Pablo Daut serves as Español Pastor at Cross Church in Springdale, Arkansas, where he has been since 2015. He received his M.Div. in Advanced Biblical Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Florencia have two daughters.