Spiritual Formation
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SPIRITUAL FORMATION
Spiritual Formation at Simpson University is designed to help students in their faith development. The focus of the department is to encourage local church connection, gospel exposure and Biblical literacy in chapel, and engagement in spiritual experiences. There are different opportunities that the Spiritual Formation team hosts to offer a place for students to experience God and grow in their faith.
CHAPEL
Chapel is designed to intentionally develop the life of our community through meaningful worship, inspirational messages, opportunities to share our spiritual journeys, and helpful, biblically-based instruction. Chapel takes place every Wednesday and Friday from 10:20 – 11:20 am.
Spring ’24 Chapel Theme: THE INSPIRING COMMUNITY
In examining the second part of the greatest commandment, how we love our neighbor matters. Our love for God is expressed in acts of love in relationship with others. The focus during the spring semester is The Inspiring Community – we will focus on cultivating healthy relationships, extending grace, moving towards others, etc.
CAMPUS MINISTRY
There are several opportunities outside of Chapel that students can be a part of to aid in faith development.
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)
Sundays @ 7pm in the Collard Humphries
FCA is a group of students gathered to listen to an engaging Christian athlete share their story. It doesn’t matter if you are not a Christian or not an athlete,; all are welcome to join this event!
Encounter
Mondays @ 7pm in the Prayer Chapel
This is a student-led chapel experience with worship, prayer, learning, and fellowship. Each week will be a unique experience as different parts of the Spiritual Formation team lead.
Catholic Study – Reading “The Story”
Thursdays @ 10:20am-11:20am in the Prayer Chapel
This is a weekly community group that meets to gather around and read through God’s Story. It is open to all, but is especially for those who come from a Catholic background.
ALPHA
Thursdays @ 8pm in the Caf
This is a weekly community group that creates a space for honest and open conversations about life’s biggest questions.
100-Day Devotional
Mondays @ 4:15pm
This is a weekly community group for nursing students to gather for a time of encouragement, support, and prayer. The group will journey through a 100-Day Devotional Book, followed by a time of reflection and prayer
Book of Acts Study with Kaitlyn
Wednesdays @ 8-9pm in 2nd Floor Morgan Lobbby
This is a continuation from last semester’s study through the book of Acts, open to all. The study will consist of reading from Acts, discussing the text more deeply, and then asking how it applies to one’s life.
WorldSERVE
Every fall, students are invited to join a WorldSERVE trip and take a yearlong discipleship journey which includes a short-term service project. The main objective is that students would BE DISCIPLED here, in order to MAKE DISCIPLES in the nations. It’s really not about the “trip.” It’s about the discipleship journey, both in us and to the ends of the earth.
Connect With WorldSERVE
Upcoming 2024 Missions Trips
International Workers-In-Residence
Our International Worker-In-Residence is a career overseas worker with the Christian and Missionary Alliance who comes to the Simpson community to teach and develop students during his or her year away from the field. The IWIRs are vision-casters, recruiters, and trainers for cross-cultural ministry, with a focus on the Christian and Missionary Alliance. This year our IWIRs are Stephen and Yire Woerner, who are joining us this year along with four children.
