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 our chapel Christmas message from December 10th, 2025, we walk through the amazing Christmas news that God is with us in Jesus.
In an episode from October 29th, 2025, Pastor DJ walks through a challenging passage in James 4:1-12 with a challenging topic on how God is the ultimate judge. But in the challenge, there is good news for us all.
In this episode from October 22nd, 2025, Pastor DJ teaches on one of the most fundamental realities of who God is, that He is holy. His perfection is good news of us who are imperfect.
In this episode from October 15th, 2025 Pastor DJ walks us through how God is a communal God, otherwise known as the Doctrine of the Trinity, and describes what that practically means for us and the community we were made for.
In a message from September 24th, 2025, Dean of Students Mr. Bowers shares with us about how God is the true and ultimate artist, and how that reflects on who we are created to be.
In this message from September 17th, 2025, Pastor DJ explores the teaching of the control, or sovereignty, of God, and why it is good news for us.
In his first chapel message of the 2025-26 school year Pastor DJ walks through Isaiah 40 to show how God is not like us.
Village Christian Head of School Mr. Tom Konjoyan kicks off our year at chapel focusing on our Spiritual Life theme for the year, "God Is..." by answering the essential question, "Who is God?"
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 student...
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...
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