The Gathering
The Gathering
The Gathering
The Gathering
The Gathering
Meet the Team
The Gathering
Chi Alpha at CMU
Meet the Team
Jacob Oebel
Chi Alpha Director
Campus AG Missionary
"What would had my life been like without Chi Alpha and the church? I don't want to even think about it. I probably would have been lost and hopeless. And that is why I am so excited about this new adventure serving Chi Alpha at Central Michigan University. "


Lydia Patten
Chi Alpha President
+ Resource Team Leader
My name’s Lydia Patten and I’m a senior at CMU. I’ve been a part of Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship since the beginning of my freshman year at Central. Apart from Chi Alpha, I’m involved with the Honors Program, and am studying to become a Speech Language Pathologist.
Alyssa Elms
Chi Alpha Vice President
+ Resource Team Leader
My name is Alyssa Elms and I’m serving Chi Alpha as the Vice President and a Resource Team Leader. I’m currently a junior studying English and history education. I love writing, reading, horseback riding and camping. I hope to one day be a missionary and I’m beyond excited to be a part of Chi Alpha this year!


Mike Kelliher
Chi Alpha Treasurer
+ Core Group Leader
My name is Mike Kelliher and I am the Chi Alpha Treasurer. I’m also a core group leader and co-lead worship. I’m a junior at CMU studying Broadcasting and Cinematic Arts with a minor in Entrepreneurship. I’m currently a media production intern at Thrive Church MI and plan on using my degree for ministry in the future. I love music and worship.
Luke Nehrig
Chi Alpha Executive Member
+ XA Worship Leader
Along with being on the Chi Alpha board as an alternate, I am also the XA Worship director. I'm passionate about helping lead others in worship because I believe God hears our songs and prayers and uses that to help us encounter Him. Currently I'm majoring in Business Information Systems at CMU. I'm also a worship intern at Thrive Church MI. I love serving at both Chi Alpha and Thrive Church in whatever way I can!
