Dr. Danuta Case, Vice President of Elim Bible Institute and College, brings a timely and encouraging word in “The Solution to Perseverance.” Speaking to students and staff, she addresses the quiet struggles of weariness, setbacks, and spiritual fatigue. Through passages like Hebrews 12 and James 1, Dr. Case reminds listeners that perseverance isn’t about striving harder—it’s about fixing our eyes on Jesus, the one who endured for us. This message is both a comfort and a challenge: to keep going not in our own strength, but anchored in the presence and promises of God.

Boldness in faith isn’t about volume—it’s about conviction. In this message, Pastor Mike Cavanaugh challenges students and staff to live unashamed of the gospel in a world that often misunderstands it. With both urgency and encouragement, he reminds listeners that the good news of Jesus is “the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16). The message calls the campus community to stand firm, speak truth with love, and represent Christ with courage—because when we’re confident in the gospel, we live differently

In “Celebrating the Gospel and Responding,” Claude and Meredith Valdes invite students and staff to move beyond knowing the gospel to truly responding to it. With a tone that’s both joyful and convicting, they explore how the good news of Jesus isn’t just something we celebrate—it’s something that reshapes us. Referencing the love that “compels us” (2 Corinthians 5:14), the message reminds listeners that the right response to grace is surrender, gratitude, and boldness in how we live. It’s a call to let the gospel move from head to heart, and from heart to action.

In “The Reason We Are Created,” Pastor Tim Case reminds students and staff that at the core of our existence is not performance or achievement, but relationship. We were created to know God, walk with Him, and reflect His glory through closeness, not distance. Quoting Isaiah 43:7—“Everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory”—the message highlights that God’s design for us begins and ends in connection with Him. It’s an invitation to stop striving and start abiding, rediscovering purpose through the God who calls us His own.

We all get hurt—but what we do with that hurt matters. In this message, Rev. Kenneth Wagner speaks directly to students and staff about the quiet danger of offense and how easily it can shape our attitudes, relationships, and walk with God. Echoing Proverbs 19:11—“It is to one’s glory to overlook an offense”—he reminds listeners that healing often begins with releasing what we were never meant to carry. It’s a powerful call to choose freedom over bitterness, and grace over resentment, trusting that God can do more with a surrendered heart than a hardened one.

Faith isn’t always easy—but it’s essential. In this message, Rev. Josh Britnell encourages students and staff to lean into trust when answers feel far away. He explores how faith isn’t about having it all figured out, but about holding on to the One who does. Quoting Hebrews 11:1, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen,” he reminds listeners that real faith often begins where certainty ends. It’s an encouragement to step forward with confidence, knowing that God is faithful to finish what He starts.

Age doesn’t limit calling—and in “You’re Never Too Young,” Kevin Graves, a lifelong missionary, reminds students and staff that God works powerfully through willing hearts, no matter how young. Drawing from examples like Jeremiah and Timothy, the message highlights that spiritual maturity begins with obedience, not age. Rooted in 1 Timothy 4:12, Kevin encourages listeners to set an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. It’s a bold invitation to take ownership of one’s faith and live with purpose now—not someday.

In “Being in His Presence,” Taryn Thorpe invites students and staff to slow down and dwell with God—not just in moments of worship, but in the rhythms of everyday life. Drawing from Exodus 33 and Psalm 27, the message explores the nearness of God and the transformative power of simply being with Him. With heartfelt encouragement, Taryn reminds listeners that God’s presence is not something to earn, but something to embrace. It’s a gentle yet compelling call to make His presence a priority, trusting that everything else flows from there.

In “The Secret Place,” Todd and Marita Scholtz invite the campus community to rediscover the quiet, sacred space of intimacy with God. Anchored in Psalm 91—“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty”—the message speaks to the deep peace and strength that come from meeting with God in stillness. With warmth and gentle conviction, they encourage listeners to make space for daily connection, not as a task, but as a lifeline. It’s a call to return to the place where faith is renewed, identity is affirmed, and God’s presence is most near.

In “God Called You, Sent You, and Goes Before You,” Jeff and Nancy Clark speak directly to the hearts of students and staff navigating purpose, calling, and uncertainty. Drawing from passages like Isaiah 45, Deuteronomy 31, and John 20, they explore the assurance that we are not only chosen by God but also sent with intention and never left alone. Themes of trust, surrender, and divine preparation run throughout, offering encouragement for those wrestling with the unknown. The message invites listeners to pause and reflect: What has God placed in front of me—and do I believe He’s already there ahead of me?