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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Biola honors Veterans with with Image of God chapel

Biola honors Veterans with with Image of God chapel
Veterans were given a platform to share their testimony with the Biola community.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor November 11, 2020

To honor and celebrate those who served or are currently serving this country, Biola has dedicated the “Instead #21: Image of God” chapel for student veterans to share their testimony with the Biola community.  The speakers this week are student veterans, a biblical and theological studies major...

From leading troops to leading Christians

Gallmeier is pursuing a degree to become a chaplain for veterans.
Kevin Gallmeier, a theology student and Purple Heart recipient, now pursues a future in ministry and leadership.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 14, 2019). Kevin Gallmeier was clearing out a building in Iraq alongside a fellow marine. Enemies were close at hand, when suddenly a grenade was thrown near the two marines. In an instant, Gallmeier grabbed his brother-in-arms and threw him over...