Each year, through the generosity of Thomas F. Staley Foundation, Dana College invites a distinguished Christian speaker or artist to reflect on their faith and work in ways that are intellectually challenging and spiritually nurturing. The program is one avenue through which Dana provides the college community with meaningful and timely lectures that proclaim the Gospel of Christ, and the relevance and application of the Christian faith to real life experiences. Previous Staley lecturers invited to Dana College include: Dr. James H. Burtness, Dr. James M Childs, Dr. Patricia Beattie Jung, Dr. Martin E. Marty, Dr. David Rhoads, Dr. Will Herzfeld (late), (Retired) Bishop Dr. H. Gorge Anderson, Dr. Mark Thomsen, Dr. Robert Schreiter, Ms. Kathryn F. Wolford, and Dr. Michael Shelley.