Lancaster Bible College (LBC) will honor nearly 400 graduates throughout three commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, May 8 and 9, in Good Shepherd Chapel, 901 Eden Road, Lancaster.

About 145 on-campus undergraduate students will be recognized at a 10 a.m. ceremony on May 8. At 10 a.m. on May 9, LBC will honor nearly 100 online undergraduate students. Later that day at 2 p.m., 135 students in master's and doctoral programs will celebrate their graduation.

Jon Elswick, a 2018 doctoral graduate of the college, will serve as the commencement speaker for all three ceremonies. Elswick is the lead and founding pastor of Crossway Church in South Florida, which he planted 16 years ago. He holds a bachelor's degree from Trinity International University, a Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate of Ministry from LBC. Elswick is passionate about helping people engage God's Word and grow as followers of Jesus. He also serves on the board of Church United in Broward County, Fla., a movement of churches seeking the flourishing of their community. Jon has been married to his wife, Melissa, for 23 years, and they have two sons, Ethan and Joshua.