Liberty announces Fall 2014 Convocation schedule

Liberty University has announced its Convocation schedule for the Fall 2014 semester. Liberty’s Convocation is the world’s largest weekly gathering of Christian young people. It is held three times a week in the Vines Center. Students are able to hear from prominent speakers of national/global significance from every sphere of society. Speakers challenge, motivate, and inspire students as they share their stories and impart wisdom from experience in their respective fields.

“We are thrilled to announce that this semester’s Convocation guests will include some of the more prominent voices on the planet today,” said David Nasser, senior vice president for Spiritual Development. “Leaders from all walks of life such as world renowned pastors, iconic sport figures, top tier comedians, Grammy Award-winners, political powerhouses, and American heroes will join forces to make much of God by sharing their captivating stories. We even have worship leader Chris Tomlin leading us for a very special CD release party. It’s going to be an amazing semester.”

Many Convocations can be viewed live on the Liberty Channel or online, as part of Liberty University Online Communities. Past events can be viewed online or on Liberty’s YouTube channel.

Fall 2014 Convocation Schedule

This schedule is tentative and subject to change.

9/10 – David Nasser | Senior Vice President for Spiritual Development

9/12 – Canon Andrew White | the “Vicar of Baghdad”

9/15 – Nik Ripken | Best-selling author and humanitarian       Global Focus Week
Dr. Susanna Kokkonen | Director of the Christian Friends of the Yad Vashem

9/17 – Roy Peterson | President, American Bible Society        Global Focus Week
Mart Green | Hobby Lobby heir; Founder & CEO of Mardel & Every Tribe Entertainment
David Bowden | spoken word artist

9/19 – Mac Powell | Lead singer and songwriter, Third Day     CFAW

9/22 – Darrell Bock | Christian scholar

9/24 – Mark Gungor | Senior Pastor, Celebration Church

9/26 – Kirk Cameron | TV and Film Actor; Producer of “Unstoppable”

9/29 – Vernon Brewer | Liberty Alumnus; Founder and President of World Help

10/1 – Todd Starnes | Fox News Radio host and best-selling author

10/3 – Shelene Bryan | Humanitarian and best-selling author      Homecoming Weekend

10/6 – Dr. Ed Hindson | Distinguished Professor & Dean, B. R. Lakin School of Religion

10/8 – David & Jason Benham | Liberty Alumni; Television hosts and entrepreneurs

10/10 – Fall Break

10/13 – JD Greear | Author & Pastor of Summit Church

10/15 – Mark Batterson | Pastor, National Community Church; Author of “The Circle Maker”

10/17 – Ed Stetzer | Liberty Alumnus; President, LifeWay Research; Author and Speaker

10/20 – TBA

10/22 – Leith Anderson | President, National Association of Evangelicals

10/24 – Jim Kelly and Family | Hall of Fame Quarterback

10/27 – Alternative Convocations

10/29 – Jay Strack | President & Founder, Student Leadership University

10/31 – Alex Himaya | Founding and Senior Pastor, theCHURCH.at

11/3 – Chris Tomlin | Christian artist and worship leader

11/5 – Oliver North | Political commentator and former United States Marine Corps lieutenant colonel

11/7 – Louie Giglio | Pastor, Passion City Church and founder of the Passion Movement      CFAW

11/10 – Rick Santorum | Attorney and former United States Senator

11/12 – TBA

11/14 – Alternative Convocations

11/17 – Andrew Burian | Holocaust Survivor

11/19 – Rush of Fools | Christian rock/contemporary band

11/21 – Prayer and Praise

12/1 – Ken Davis | Best-selling author, Christian comedian, and motivational speaker

12/4 – Christmas Convo