Jolee Paden ’16, author of : A Runner After God’s Own Heart, returns to campus to teach on being grounded in grace.

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Jolee Paden serves as Member Services Manager at Back on My Feet, Washington DC and Author at

Inspired. Passionate. Seeking the Lord. Learning to love.

From St. Joseph, Illinois. Graduate of 91¶ĚĘÓƵ (2016). Then competitive and now recreational runner since 2006. Currently resides in Washington, DC working with Back on My Feet. Enjoys fluffy puppies & peanut butter. (Not together) Loves getting to know new people over a run. Believer in the organic, mission-centered local church. “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” Isaiah 30:21

Spiritual Renewal Chapel –

Grounded: Jesus on the Margins, prophetic voices – Celeste Thomas,  Christi Hoover Seidel, and Matthew Hunsberger

Students Nathaniel Nissley and Abigail Shelly, and a staff member from a visiting Christian camp or retreat center, offer reflections on being “grounded in faith at camp.”

, Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, shares personal stories and reflections on finding God and clarifying our roots in the midst of transition contributing to the chapel and campus ministries Grounded theme.

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Paul J. Yoder is an assistant professor of teacher education. Paul earned his Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in social studies education from the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia. Paul is an 91¶ĚĘÓƵ graduate with a B.A. in history and an M.A. in education. Before studying at UVA, Paul taught history at Thomas Harrison Middle School and English as a Second Language at Dayton Learning Center. Paul’s scholarship interests include the teaching and learning of history among culturally and linguistically diverse student populations. Paul’s publications and conference presentations have additionally addressed issues related to language, student identity, and the enacted curriculum (see attachment below). He is a member of the American Educational Research Association and the National Council for the Social Studies.

, 91¶ĚĘÓƵ Director of Libraries, further develops the chapel and campus ministries theme Grounded inspired by Ephesians 3:14-21.

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Marci began as Hartzler Library Director in 2015. She holds an M. L. I. S. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and additional Master’s degrees in Philosophy (Institute for Christian Studies) and American History (University of Wisconsin-Madison). She previously served as director of two liberal arts college libraries and one graduate school library.

Her many interests include Biblical studies, Black Gospel music, feminist philosophy and theology, social justice in librarianship, and the histories of reading and of radio broadcasting. She lives with her husband, Paul Cook, an artist, and daughter Jocelyn Cook.

Grounded in Christ? In today’s world? Professor helps us explore finding your footing in an upside-down world. This chapel contributes to the Grounded in Christ chapel series inspired by .

Grounded in Christ? In today’s world? Michele Hershberger helps us explore what is so compelling and timely about being Grounded in Christ. This chapel contributes to the Grounded in Christ chapel series inspired by Ephesians 3:14-21.

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Michele Hershberger teaches Bible and ministry at Hesston College, Hesston, KS. She was a keynote speaker for the 2015 Mennonite Church USA Convention and is a frequent resource person for other church conferences and events.

What does it mean to be GROUNDED!? How about Grounded in Christ? Pastoral Assistants and Campus Pastors Lana Miller and Brian Martin Burkholder open this chapel series with scripture, song, dance, reflection and an opportunity for a symbolic “grounding” through planting pansies just outside Lehman Auditorium and around campus.

…and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are rooted and grounded in love._ Ephesians 3:14-21