
Chapel Guest

Dr. THOMAS WEST
Thomas West is our speaker for Spiritual Life Week and will challenge us toward spiritual awakening and renewal. Dr. West is the Senior Pastor of Nashville First Baptist Church and an adjunct professor of theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. A former church planter in London, he is passionate about equipping followers of Jesus to live out the gospel in today’s world. A native of Montgomery, Alabama, he completed his undergraduate studies at Auburn University and earned both a Master of Divinity and a Ph.D. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His academic research focuses on the writings of Lesslie Newbigin and the theology of mission to Western culture. Along with Trevin K. Wax, Dr. West coauthored “The Gospel Way Chatecism: 50 Truths That Take On the World,” which is set to release in July. He’s married to Elizabeth and they have two children and one energetic English Maltipoo. We are excited to host Thomas as he speaks and ministers to our Wheaton Academy community.
Special Events
White Chapel
Monday through Thursday, we will host Q and A lunches with our speaker in the White Chapel. These are opportunities to ask questions about chapel messages and to have deeper discussions toward application.
Monday, February 3
Lunch Q and A: What human longings is our culture trying to address?
Tuesday, February 4
Lunch Q and A: How does the Gospel address our human longings?
Wednesday, February 5
Lunch Q and A: What are the habits and disciplines that lead us to spiritual renewal?
Thursday, February 6
Lunch Q and A: How do we let go of our idols and live lives of confession and repentance?
White Chapel
All students are invited for a time of worship, prayer, and reflection.