The Chapel of the Resurrection is served by a staff committed to providing excellent pastoral care for the entire University community; students, staff and faculty. They are available to provide compassionate and confidential pastoral care, regardless of the situation.

University Pastor James A. Wetzstein
James.Wetzstein@valpo.edu
Phone: 219-464-5093
Cell phone: 219 405-0630
Fax: 219-464-5049

Pr. Jim's blog: http://staff.valpo.edu/jwetzste/

Pastor James Wetzstein is the Mentor for the Social Action Leadership Team (SALT) and works with the students who plan and implement Celebrate! every Wednesday night. Pastor Jim manages the “business side” of the Chapel’s ministry. Lessons learned through independent international travel and twelve years of experience in a small, multicultural congregation in Gary, Indiana, are at the root of his commitment to a global vision coupled with gospel-driven, grassroots local action. Pr. Jim and his wife Tracey, an attorney, live in Gary with their six-year old son, Gabriel, and a bunch of cats. He draws a weekly, three-panel comic strip for churches called "Agnus Day."

University Pastor Charlene Cox

Pastor Char has joined the staff as of July 2011.

Pastor Charlene Rachuy Cox is the regular speaker at Candlelight on Sunday nights and is the convener of the Morning Prayer planning team.  Influenced by the many and varied people who have crossed her life's path, Pr. Char is a lover of stories and is passionately committed to finding creative ways for the gospel narrative to be woven into the stories of our lives.  Pr. Char and her husband David, a professional interim pastor, are the parents of 14- and 13-year-old daughters, Torie and Elianna.  She loves walking with her giant schnoodle, Ari, and especially enjoys historical fiction.

Have another question or concern? Call (219) 464-5093 to get connected to the right person. Or email one of the pastors!

Mailing Address:
1600 Chapel Drive,Valparaiso IN 46383

You can also email prayer requests to
prayer@valpo.edu