Student chaplains help facilitate the process of turning our residence halls into environments where students can learn and grow spiritually, socially, and intellectually. Student Chaplains work alongside other staff members to help create healthy learning/living halls.

This program provides the Student Chaplain with opportunities for growth in the area of Christian leadership, including counseling, programming, and religious education. As a member of the residence hall staff, the Student Chaplain works closely with the staff and residents in their halls, in cooperation with student chaplains in other halls, and with the entire campus community. Student Chaplains offer pastoral ministiry to students and provide leadership through service, example, and intentional ministries.

STUDENT CHAPLAINS:

• Become acquainted with and extend friendship to all students in their residence hall or within their specific focus group.
• Find sensitive and creative ways to remember students in times of personal need, as well as birthdays, honors, accomplishments, etc.
• Provide opportunities for share groups, Bible studies, spiritual exploration, topical discussions, films, dialogues, service opportunities, etc.
• In team-ship with hall/group staff, provide and assist in programs and activities for the common good of the hall/group.
• Serve as a liason between Campus Ministry staff, students, and Student Life staff.
• Provide information, example, and encouragement relative to religious life on campus.
• Keep bulletin boards up to date regarding religious events in the hall, Campus Ministry events, area church listings, and similar announcements.

Students interested in being a Student Chaplain are encouraged to contact Loretta Reynolds, the Campus Ministry office, or a current Student Chaplain.