Gordon College Orientation 2026: Full Schedule

2:45pm EDT

Faith at Gordon: Welcome to the Neighborhood

Friday August 21, 2026 2:45pm - 3:05pm EDT

Learn about the vision for faith and formation at Gordon, and the opportunities available for students to engage with their faith on campus.

Speakers

Jon Kim

Director of Chapel and Adaptive Leadership

Jon Kim is the Director of Chapel and Adaptive Leadership. Before coming to Gordon, he served as a pastor in New England for 15 years. Jon Kim most recently served as an online pastor where he led and developed innovative approaches to ministry in digital spaces.

Sharon Ketcham

Dean, School of Ministry, Theology and Biblical Studies

Sharon Galgay Ketcham is professor of theology and Christian ministries at Gordon College in Massachusetts. She earned her Ph.D. in theology and education from Boston College. Sharon's two decades of experience in ministry include serving the local church, researching, writing, teaching... Read More →

Friday August 21, 2026 2:45pm - 3:05pm EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 109 H5QJ+68 Wenham, Massachusetts

Breakout Session

3:15pm EDT

Faith at Gordon: Welcome to the Neighborhood

Friday August 21, 2026 3:15pm - 3:35pm EDT

Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 109

Learn about the vision for faith and formation at Gordon, and the opportunities available for students to engage with their faith on campus.

Speakers

Jon Kim

Director of Chapel and Adaptive Leadership

Sharon Ketcham

Dean, School of Ministry, Theology and Biblical Studies

Friday August 21, 2026 3:15pm - 3:35pm EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 109 H5QJ+68 Wenham, Massachusetts

Breakout Session

10:15am EDT

Preparing to Thrive: Connecting College to Calling and Career

Saturday August 22, 2026 10:15am - 10:40am EDT

Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 109

Providing a broad overview of how Gordon helps students discover their calling and develop professional skills, so that they are well prepared for life after college.

PARENTS - Saturday morning learning sessions focused on Gordon's faith, learning, and living across the student experience

STUDENTS - You will have your own personal experience learning in greater detail and with activities during the rest of Welcome Week, Monday (Academic Imagination Day) and Tuesday (Campus LIfe Day). But you're welcome to join and learn.

Speakers

Monique Cooper

Executive Director of Career and Connection Institute

Monique Cooper is an accomplished higher-education executive with over a decade of experience advancing student success, academic advising, and career development at large public institutions. Dr. Cooper has overseen the implementation of an integrated academic and career advising... Read More →

Krista Bogertman

Associate Director of Career & Connection Institute

Krista Bogertman is a career development professional with 19 years of experience with contracted coaching clients and with students in secondary and higher education. Prior to Gordon, Krista worked at Lexington Christian Academy as the Academic Advisor and Career Exploration Coordinator... Read More →

Saturday August 22, 2026 10:15am - 10:40am EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 109 H5QJ+68 Wenham, Massachusetts

Breakout Session