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Fall chapel schedule, new Elevate time announced
Students meet weekly in Lightsey Chapel for a time of worship and teaching. Photo by Dan Steffy
Charleston Southern’s chapel lineup kicks off on Aug. 26, 2026 with a morning of prayer and worship at the traditional Prayer First service. Held annually during Welcome Week, members of the CSU community—staff, faculty, athletics, students—lead the campus community in prayer over various areas to set the tone for the entire academic year ahead.
“It is our hope this semester that our students will give God the open door to do what He wants to do in and through their lives,” Dr. Tim Griffin, associate VP for spiritual life & campus pastor, said. “We have an amazing list of chapel speakers this semester who will be engaging our students with that goal in mind.”
Chapels are held each Wednesday morning at 11 in Lightsey Chapel, where students receive credit for attendance. Employees, alumni, and friends are always welcome to join. Those who are unable to attend in person can watch the livestream on the CSU YouTube channel.
CSU’s newest leader of campus ministries also shared that the weekly Thursday night Bible study, Elevate, moves to a new time this year—7 p.m. Students are invited back to Lightsey Chapel each Thursday evening to worship and dive deeper into the Word.
This semester, Elevate attendees will embark on a series called Testimony Talks. Students will hear from local pastors, faculty, and staff, with the goal of presenting the gospel through individual testimonies.
Chapel Schedule – Fall 2026
*Dates and speakers are subject to change; for updates and to learn more, visit the Chapel webpage.
- August 26, 2026 – Prayer First Chapel
- September 2, 2026 – CSU President B. Keith Faulkner
- September 9, 2026 – Adam Spurlock, pastor, Restoration Church
- September 16, 2026 – Scott Pace, president, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- September 23, 2026 – Mac Lake, founder, Multiply Group
- September 30, 2026 – Brent Crowe, president, Student Leadership University
- October 7, 2026 – Timothy Griffin, CSU campus pastor
- October 14, 2026 – Josh Powell, pastor, Taylor’s First Baptist Church
- October 21, 2026 – Dr. Danny Akin, president emeritus, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- October 28, 2026 (Homecoming Week) – Jarod Davis, globalization strategist for the IMB’s Asian Pacific Rim Affinity
- November 4, 2026 – Eric Addison, pastor of discipleship and students, Greenville Community Church
- November 11, 2026 – Veterans Day – TBA
- November 18, 2026 – Operation Christmas Child – Elena Hagemeier
- December 2, 2026 – Horton School of Music & Performing Arts
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Jenna Johnson serves as executive director of marketing and communication and chief communication officer at Charleston Southern University, where she has led strategic marketing initiatives since 2017. A graduate of Clemson University and CSU, her career spans media relations, brand management, and nonprofit leadership, earning recognition as one of Charleston’s Forty Under 40 and Best & Brightest 35 and Under. Passionate about communication and community, she is also deeply involved in her church, youth sports, and local charitable causes.
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