Sterling College has announced its Fall 2026 chapel schedule, featuring guest speakers, faculty, students and ministry leaders who will guide the campus community in times of worship, spiritual growth and reflection. The chapel season began with the annual Keynote Convocation on Wednesday, August 19, led by Campus Pastor Jose Carrillo, who shared a message titled “Forward in Faith” based on Joshua 1:8-9.

Spiritual Emphasis Week will take place September 8-11, providing additional opportunities for worship and spiritual formation across campus. Joel Grizzle will deliver the Wednesday chapel message during the week on September 9.

Featured speakers this fall include Camden Pulliam, senior vice president of institutional relations and assistant professor of Christian studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, who will speak on September 2. The College will also welcome Roy Jaye, Matt Jaeger, Kevin Guffey, Fred Miller and Jason Streit during the semester.

The chapel season will include messages from students, campus leaders and community guests. Notable gatherings include Homecoming Chapel with Travis Blake on September 30, a presentation from Harmony House and Breaking Grounds on October 21, Senior Chapel with Gibson Coyle on November 4 and Christmas Chapel on December 2.

“We are excited for another year as we continue to proclaim the gospel faithfully. We seek to give glory to God for all He is doing in and through our campus community,” said Jose Carrillo, campus pastor.

Sterling College is committed to providing a Christ-centered education marked by academic excellence and spiritual formation. Through chapel services, campus ministries and discipleship programs, the College encourages students to deepen their walk with Christ and live out their faith in all areas of life.

Date
Aug. 19         Jose Carrillo – Keynote Convocation
Aug. 26         Missions Chapel
Sept. 2         Camden Pulliam, senior vice president of institutional relations and assistant professor of Christian studies, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Sept. 9         Joel Grizzle – Spiritual Emphasis Week
Sept. 16       Roy Jaye
Sept. 23       Matt Jaeger
Sept. 30       Travis Blake – Homecoming Chapel
Oct. 7           Kevin Guffey
Oct. 14         Jose Carrillo
Oct. 21         Harmony House – Jermaine and Breaking Grounds
Oct. 28         Fred Miller
Nov. 4          Gibson Coyle – Senior Chapel
Nov. 11        Jason Streit
Nov. 18        Jose Carrillo
Nov. 25        Thanksgiving Break – No Chapel
Dec. 2         Christmas Chapel

Sterling College is a Christ-centered, four-year college located in Sterling, Kansas, with a mission to develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith. For more information, visit www.sterling.edu.