Overview
The Call seeks to work cooperatively with the Holy Spirit to engage all Christian students in discerning whether they are called to vocational ministry in a congregational setting. For that reason many activities and events of the Call are open to all Christian students. These events will focus on exploring deeper encounters with God and introducing students to the trials and rewards of ministry. There are, however, certain elements of the program which are reserved for those students who have completed the application process and have been inducted as full participants in the Call. At this level, participants will focus on maintaining a high level of passion and personal integrity as followers of Christ through intense spiritual encounters, rigorous study of scripture, and genuine, loving friendships. The Call participants will develop as leaders through a model of increasing responsibilities in planning, organizing, and implementing ministry.
Elements of Program
- Annual “Exploring the Call” event
- Three Journey Retreat (fall): focuses on the three spiritual journeys (Upward, Inward, and Outward) through metaphors of adventure activities.
- Special Trips: Speakers; Other Christian and Religious Traditions; Pilgrimages to sites/events of spiritual significance
- Major or Minor in Religion (academic instruction)
- Active in Religious Life Network (student leadership)
- Cohort
- the Call Retreat (spring)
- Mentor with a seminary student
- Intern in local church
- Personal Ministry Project
- Participants receive annual $2500 scholarship.
Printable version of Program Components: Program Component Outline
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