A new chapter begins at Waynesburg on Sept. 29, as Anthony Jarrell is set to join the Waynesburg family as the new Chaplain, taking over for Josh Sumpter, former Waynesburg University chaplain, who accepted a job as the Chaplain at Ashland University. 

A graduate and past resident director of Waynesburg, Jarrell commented during his meet and greet on Sept. 11 about how the opportunity really came about. 

“I’m also really good friends with Josh Sumpter,” Jarrell said. “When I learned that he accepted a new role and is moving on, I wanted to hear more about his life but also what the university was looking for in their next Chaplain. So, I applied and the lord blessed me with it.”

According to an email sent out by Waynesburg University President Douglas G. Lee, Jarrell co-founded and served as Staff Pastor for The Foundry Church in Morgantown, West Virginia, and co-lead discipleship programs that led to a 300-member congregation within four years. He has most recently served as a Youth Pastor and Hospitality Director at the Table Church in Pittsburgh as well.

Lee’s email also spoke about the impact Jarrell will have on the school, students, and staff.

“Chaplain Jarrell will provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care to students, faculty and staff promoting a Christ-centered environment consistent with mission values of the University. Mr. Jarrell’s experiences here and throughout his career uniquely qualify him to serve in this role with purpose and a steadfast commitment to advancing our Christian mission. We are delighted to welcome him back to Waynesburg University.”

Jarrell talked about his goals as he heads into his new role.

“For jumping in as school has already started, I want to simply to build trust with students and for students to know that I have an open door policy,” Jarrell said. “Me and Becky Juliano, one of the Campus ministry assistants, want students to know that there’s a culture here. We care for them and we are here for them.”