Church Relations

Bushnell University values and seeks to promote the relationship between the University and The Church.

To join our Church Relations email list and be notified about upcoming events contact Lars Coburn, the Director of University Relations.

Signature Events

Bushnell Church Relations seeks to serve the Church by resourcing, particularly those in the Pacific Northwest with two signature events each year. One in the spring and one in the fall, with other contributions and partnerships throughout the year.

The 2023 spring signature event was called Faith in a Polarized World with guest Dr. Richard Beck from Abilene Christian University.

Save the date for Voices: Preaching & Communication for the Church April 10-12, 2024.

Watch Dr. Richard Beck’s Keynote Address on Faith in a Polarized World

Spring of 2022 was called Speak: Preaching and Communication for the Church.

You can find all the recordings of the afternoon sessions on our Bushnell Church Relations YouTube channel and you can watch our Chapel services each week as well as past recordings on the main Bushnell University YouTube channel here.

Pulpit Supply and Speaking Engagements

University faculty, staff, and students are available to serve as pulpit supply for a sermon or topical presentations. The speaker list includes, but is not limited to:

• Dr. Joseph Womack, President
• Troy Dean, Campus Pastor and Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry
• Dr. Keith Potter, Vice President for University Advancement
• Lars Coburn, Director of University Relations and Coordinator of Church Relations
• Dr. Agam Iheanyi-Igwe, Associate Dean of Bible, Theology, and Ministry
• Ali Savage, Director of Annual Giving
• Dr. A.J. Swoboda, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies and World Christianity

Schedule Bushnell Speakers:

To schedule a Bushnell speaker, email Lars Coburn or call 541-684-7320.

To schedule The Grove Collective, our traveling worship team, email Bushnell Music or call 541-684-7281.

Bushnell University Church Fair

Our annual Church Fair event, scheduled at the beginning of each fall semester, helps to connect Bushnell students with local churches, especially students who are new to Bushnell and the Eugene area. The event is traditionally held during the first week of classes during Chapel.  Nearly 30 churches and college ministries are invited to set up displays and meet current students to discuss what God has been doing locally through their ministries.  Past ministries who have participated include:

Berean Baptist Church, City Salt Church, Collegiate Christian Fellowship of First Baptist Eugene, Ekklesia, Emmaus Life, First Christian Church Eugene, Gospel Community Church, Grace Community Fellowship, Harrisburg Christian Church, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Life Bible Church, New Hope Eugene, Newman Center, North Park Community Church, Northwood Christian Church, Onyx House, Resonate, Santa Clara Church, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, St. John the Wonderworker Orthodox Church, Summit Creek Church, The Rising, University Fellowship, Westside Christian Church, Westside Faith Center, and Willamette Christian Center.

For more information regarding the Bushnell University Church Fair or to register space for your church or college ministry to participate, please e-mail campus pastor Troy Dean.