Chapel Chats at Village Christian School
Welcome to Chapel Chats, a production of the Spiritual Life department of Village Christian School (Los Angeles, CA). We seek to share the message of Jesus to our students, our families, and beyond. You’ll find messages of hope and conversations of deep meaning. Village Christian School was founded in 1949 as an outreach to the community providing an innovative Christ-centered education that equips students to be leaders and influencers. VCS has grown into one of the largest JK-12th grade private schools in Southern California, where students enjoy a serene 30-acre campus with the support of a vibrant community of families. Visit VCS on the web at villagechristian.org.
Episodes
In this message Pastor DJ visits the church that started Village Christian School some 75 years ago, Village Church in Burbank. He shares a story from Mark 9:14-29 about how Jesus does what only Jesus can do for a young boy and his father. DJ connects the encouraging story to the partnership between our school and the church and how we can believe God together for much more.
Village Christian School was founded in 1949 as an outrea...
In our last chapel message of the year, Pastor DJ opens the book of Revelation to sum up our year focused on the theme of "True," and looks at what the Bible says about our future.
Village Christian School was founded in 1949 as an outreach to the community providing an innovative Christ-centered education that equips students to be leaders and influencers. VCS has grown into one of the largest JK-12th grade private schools in Sout...
Our school has a strong and vibrant Fine Arts department, encompassing theatre, music, art, photography, dance, graphic design, and more. Pastor DJ continues his year-long series on "True" by looking at what role the arts play in our lives and how that can fit into a Christian worldview.
Village Christian School was founded in 1949 as an outreach to the community providing an innovative Christ-centered education that equips student...
One of our great strengths at our school is a high standard of sports and athletics teams. Pastor DJ looks at this unique activity and finds the Biblical truth in our athletic endeavors and their place in our lives.
Village Christian School was founded in 1949 as an outreach to the community providing an innovative Christ-centered education that equips students to be leaders and influencers. VCS has grown into one of the largest JK...
Pastor DJ continues his exploration of finding our purpose in Biblical truths by explaining the role of school in the life of a Christ follower.
Village Christian School was founded in 1949 as an outreach to the community providing an innovative Christ-centered education that equips students to be leaders and influencers. VCS has grown into one of the largest JK-12th grade private schools in Southern California, where students enj...
In this chapel message from February, Pastor DJ explores the topic of finding our true purpose in life.
Village Christian School was founded in 1949 as an outreach to the community providing an innovative Christ-centered education that equips students to be leaders and influencers. VCS has grown into one of the largest JK-12th grade private schools in Southern California, where students enjoy a serene 30-acre campus with the suppor...
What is the meaning of true religion? Pastor DJ continues our "True" series by looking at what the Bible says about what religion really is and isn't.
Village Christian School was founded in 1949 as an outreach to the community providing an innovative Christ-centered education that equips students to be leaders and influencers. VCS has grown into one of the largest JK-12th grade private schools in Southern California, where student...
As we continue to publish chapel messages from throughout the year, this episode features Pastor DJ sharing a Christmas message about the True Gift of Jesus.
Village Christian School was founded in 1949 as an outreach to the community providing an innovative Christ-centered education that equips students to be leaders and influencers. VCS has grown into one of the largest JK-12th grade private schools in Southern California, where ...
As we prepare for Easter, Pastor DJ shares a message about the truth of the resurrection, and what it would mean for the world if Jesus didn't rise from the dead.
Village Christian School was founded in 1949 as an outreach to the community providing an innovative Christ-centered education that equips students to be leaders and influencers. VCS has grown into one of the largest JK-12th grade private schools in Southern California, w...
Stressing about your future? VCS Spiritual Life Director DJ Jenkins speaks from Psalm 23 about finding true rest amidst the world's chaos, and how to turn to God even during the hardest times in your life.
Village Christian School was founded in 1949 as an outreach to the community providing an innovative Christ-centered education that equips students to be leaders and influencers. VCS has grown into one of the largest JK-12th grad...
VCS Spiritual Life Director DJ Jenkins talks about the "true lies" that the world teaches, and what the Bible says about eternal truth.
Village Christian School was founded in 1949 as an outreach to the community providing an innovative Christ-centered education that equips students to be leaders and influencers. VCS has grown into one of the largest JK-12th grade private schools in Southern California, where students enjoy a seren...
In a message given just prior to the 2024 election, VCS Spiritual Life Director DJ Jenkins talks about finding truth in a politically charged world where it can be hard to discern fact from fiction.
Village Christian School was founded in 1949 as an outreach to the community providing an innovative Christ-centered education that equips students to be leaders and influencers. VCS has grown into one of the largest JK-12th grade priva...
Guest speaker Ryan Donnelly, pastor of Osborne Neighborhood Church in Arleta, CA, joins us to share his wisdom on the topic of True Freedom.
Village Christian School was founded in 1949 as an outreach to the community providing an innovative Christ-centered education that equips students to be leaders and influencers. VCS has grown into one of the largest JK-12th grade private schools in Southern California, where students enjoy a ...
VCS Spiritual Life Director DJ Jenkins continues in our series on truth as he speaks about the path that Jesus lays out for our lives, giving us comfort and an eternal home and purpose.
Village Christian School was founded in 1949 as an outreach to the community providing an innovative Christ-centered education that equips students to be leaders and influencers. VCS has grown into one of the largest JK-12th grade private schools in...
In our first chapel message of the 2024-25 school year, Spiritual Life Director speaks on the topic of "What Is True," and searches the Bible for practical answers to this elusive question.
Village Christian School was founded in 1949 as an outreach to the community providing an innovative Christ-centered education that equips students to be leaders and influencers. VCS has grown into one of the largest JK-12th grade private school...
As we launch Season 2 of our podcast, we introduce the new Spiritual Life Director of Village Christian School, Pastor DJ Jenkins. In light of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, we published DJ's message about "What's True in Tragedy" last week. This week, DJ introduces himself and speaks about the school's mission as well as previews some of what we'll be sharing this year in the podcast.
Village Christian School was founded ...
As we get ready to launch Season 2 of our podcast, our new Spiritual Life Director, Pastor DJ Jenkins, shares a timely message given live on campus in chapel, talking about what is true in tragedy. This message is given in the aftermath of the fires in our Los Angeles community that have left thousands without their homes, including families within the Village community. Pastor DJ shows ways that we can look to Jesus amidst the har...
In the closing episode of our first season, Spiritual Life Director Paul Pitts III talks about the incomparable greatness of God and how much He cares for us.
This podcast is a production of Village Christian School in Los Angeles, California. Visit us on the web at https://villagechristian.org.
Is the gospel true for everybody, or can people find their own truth? Spiritual Life Director Paul Pitts III looks at this question from a Biblical perspective.
This podcast is a production of Village Christian School in Los Angeles, California. Visit us on the web at https://villagechristian.org.
Spiritual Life Director Paul Pitts III goes to the core question of defining what truth is and what the Bible's perspective is.
This podcast is a production of Village Christian School in Los Angeles, California. Visit us on the web at https://villagechristian.org.
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