Believers Church Lecture Series 2025
Citizens and Strangers: A Christian Vision for Immigration Reform
Guest Speaker: Joel Kersey, M.Div
See below for full schedule of events.
Date(s): -
Location: Fresno Main Campus
Event category: Presentations and Lectures
Joel Kersey is the midsouth regional representative for the National Association of Evangelicals and lives near Tulsa, Oklahoma. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Multnomah Biblical Seminary in Portland, Oregon. From 2011 to 2021, Joel served in Reedley as chaplain and teacher at Immanuel Schools, and later as student ministries pastor at Reedley MB Church.
In his current role, Joel mobilizes Christian leaders to engage constructively in public policy, advocating for approaches that honor God and promote the well-being of our nation. He regularly organizes meetings with elected officials, speaks at events and travels to Washington, D.C., to represent evangelical voices on Capitol Hill. He is especially passionate about advocating for just and compassionate immigration reform, believing that both our nation and immigrant communities can thrive together.
Joel and his wife, Amber, have been married 18 years. They have one daughter, Chloe. The family attends Life Fellowship Church and are actively engaged in serving their community.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Chapel: “It's Okay to Talk to Strangers" (Philippians 3:20-21)
- Time: 10:50 a.m.
- Location: Special Events Center
- Free event – no ticket required
Pastors’ Luncheon: “Failed Immigration Systems and the Suffering of the American Church”
- Time: 12:30 p.m.
- Location: BC Lounge
- Registration required (limited seats available)
- For Central Valley area pastors and church leadership
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Community Presentation and Panel Discussion: “Justice and Compassion in Immigration Reform" (Micah 6:8)
- Time: 7:00 p.m.
- Location: BC Lounge
- Free event – no ticket required
- Open to all seminary, FPU and local church and community members