MOBILE, Ala. – The University of Mobile announces its schedule of chapel speakers for Fall Semester 2025, with an impressive lineup including presidents of The Gospel Coalition, Send Network and ABWE.
Southern Baptist Convention leaders, pastors and seminarians, plus a panel discussion featuring Christian business leaders, round out the semester’s chapel program that starts Aug. 20.
‘See and Savor Jesus Christ’
“At the University of Mobile, our greatest desire is to help students see and savor Jesus Christ — to invite them to study and trust His Word, and to challenge them to make an impact for Christ. Our weekly chapel services help us do exactly that,” said University of Mobile President Charles Smith.
Smith begins his second year as president of the Baptist-affiliated university that exists “For Christ & His Kingdom” with a mission of multiplying Kingdom leaders for the glory of God and the good of the world.
“Each week, the UM community gathers to fellowship, pray, sing and study God’s Word. It is one of the most vital things we do — not only because we hear the truth of God’s Word, but because we do so together, in Christian community, surrounded by like-minded students and colleagues who share a common faith and purpose,” he said.
‘Gifted and Godly Bible Teachers’
Under Smith’s leadership, the university’s chapel program is drawing standing-room-only crowds to experience impactful speakers and heartfelt worship led by The Worship Collective student worship team.
“I am grateful that our students, staff, and faculty will have the opportunity to hear from these gifted and godly Bible teachers,” Smith said.
“August can’t get here soon enough. There is no question about it. It’s the best part of my week,” he added.
Fall 2025 Chapel Schedule
Chapel is held Wednesdays at 2 p.m. in Ram Hall on campus. Chapel speakers for Fall Semester 2025 are:
Aug. 20: Dr. Nathan Harris, vice president for institutional relations, University of Mobile
Aug. 27: Chris Bell, lead pastor, 3Circle Church – UM alumnus
Sept. 3: Fred Luter, senior pastor, Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, New Orleans – first African American
president of the Southern Baptist Convention
Sept. 10: Matt Smethurst, lead pastor, River City Baptist Church, Richmond, VA
Sept. 17: George Wright, senior pastor, Shades Mountain Baptist Church, Birmingham, AL
Sept. 24: Vance Pitman, president, Send Network
Oct. 1: C12, Christian business leaders panel
Oct. 15: Paul Davis, president, ABWE – Association of Baptists for World Evangelism
Oct. 22: Dr. Jason Lee, professor of theological studies, director of Center for Biblical Integration, Cedarville University – UM alumnus
Oct. 28: Mark Vroegop, president, The Gospel Coalition
Nov. 11: Isaac Adams, lead pastor, Iron City Church, Birmingham, AL
About the University of Mobile
The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered university pursuing excellence “For Christ & His Kingdom.” With a vision to “Multiply Kingdom Leaders for the Glory of God and the Good of the World,” the university honors God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known.
The university was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, UM offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Learn more at umobile.edu/um-info and connect with UM on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.
Kathy Dean uses her passion for storytelling and “playing with words” to share the stories of people, place and purpose that make the University of Mobile unique. As associate vice president for university communications, she manages media relations, edits the TorchLight alumni magazine, and oversees university communications. A former award-winning journalist, she is a two-time recipient of the Baptist Communicators Association grand prize for feature writing. Kathy and her husband, Chuck, live with three extremely loud miniature schnauzers.