JBU Chapel

World Awareness Week:

Jesse Rudy

Jesse Rudy is Founder and CEO of Redeem International. An attorney by training, Jesse spent 12 years with International Justice Mission, leading teams in Sri Lanka, Uganda, and the Philippines, before serving on IJM’s global leadership team in the United States. In February 2020, Jesse launched Redeem to protect the homes and land of the world’s most vulnerable widows and orphans. Jesse graduated from John Brown University ('99) and the University of Virginia School of Law. He lives just outside of Washington, D.C., with his wife Amy and their three children.

Corey Carey

(Daniel 7:1-14)  

Corey Carey is Dean of Residence Life at JBU.

Robyn Stutts

Robyn Stutts has served with Young Life for more than 20 years, helping young people encounter the hope of Jesus. In 2008, she moved to Fayetteville to launch Young Life College at the University of Arkansas, and under her leadership, the ministry expanded to reach students and adolescents across multiple schools and communities in Arkansas. She now serves as Associate Regional Director, overseeing Young Life ministries statewide. She and her husband Gregg have four adult children and seven grandchildren.

Meaghan Ellenburg

(Daniel 6:16-28)  

Meaghan Ellenburg is Instructor of Family and Human Services at JBU.

Keith Jagger

(Daniel 6:1-15)  

Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.

Rosemary Flaaten

(Daniel 5:13-31)

Dr. Rosemary Flaaten is Executive Director for the Center for Healthy Relationships at JBU.

Homecoming:

Mel Murray

, 10 a.m.  

Mel Murray graduated as a presidential scholar from John Brown University ('01) with a degree in Intercultural Studies, after which she launched into a career in marketing. Following her passions and calling, Mel and her husband moved their young family of four to Northern India in 2010 and launched multiple ventures, including a vertically integrated ethical fashion brand, a high-end boutique guitar brand, and a nonprofit venture studio that partners with under-resourced entrepreneurs in challenging regions to launch sustainable, scalable businesses. Mel is Partner for Praxis Global Community, serving a diverse group of ecosystem builders and leaders, activating redemptive entrepreneurship in communities all throughout the world. She serves on the board of JoyCorps and HOPE International.

Daniel Bennett

(Daniel 5:1-12)  

Dr. Daniel Bennett is Professor of Political Science, and Director, Center for Faith and Flourishing, at JBU

Split Service/BPAC:

Anne Tohme

with Seniors

Anne Tohme is Vice President for Student Development at JBU.

Jake Stratman (September 30, 2025)

Tech Free chapel