Last Lecture Series: Dr. Matt Jones
Join the Centennial Institute for our upcoming Last Lecture event with Dr. Matt Jones, Associate Professor of New Testament Studies.
Inspired by the story of former Carnegie Mellon professor Randy Pausch who, after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis, presented a final lecture of lessons he had always wanted to share with his students, Centennial Institute posed the question to Colorado Christian University’s top faculty and staff: “If this was your last chance to address your students, how would you summarize your accumulated wisdom into a concise summation?”
Last Lecture Series: Dr. Matt Jones
Monday, February 16, 2026
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm MT
Fran & Larry Donnithorne Great Hall; Anschutz Student Center
Colorado Christian University
8787 W. Alameda Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80226
MEDIA CREDENTIALING: While members of the media are welcome to attend our events, they are not allowed inside university buildings or facilities for the purpose of reporting unless they have received prior approval in writing from the Communications and Creative Services Department. For more information on how to apply for a media credential, please email centennial@ccu.edu.
About Dr. Matt Jones
Dr. Matt Jones’ experience as a student at a Christian Liberal Arts institution was transformational for his faith, life, and future. Many of those transforming moments occurred as a result of staff and faculty investment in and outside of the classroom. Realizing the roles they had in his life served as an impetus to teach traditional undergraduate students. As a result, not only does Dr. Jones have the opportunity to teach, engage, and learn alongside these students, but he also has the chance to mentor multiple students through intentional relationships for the sake of Christ.
Jones completed his Ph.D. by examining the humanity of Jesus in Matthew and serves with Summit Ministries as a co-host for the Upside-Down Parenting podcast and faculty-in-residence. When not serving students, teaching, or engaging in community and church activities, he enjoys spending time with his amazing wife, Cathy, and his young adult children, Hannah, Tyler, and Mackenzie. If there’s any time remaining, Dr. Jones likes to run and play golf.
