Spiritual Formation Opportunities
Types of Spiritual Formation Opportunities
Be:Justice
Focuses on the interaction of biblical faith and justice-related issues. Meets on occasional Fridays from 10:05-10:45 a.m. in the Stewart Room (RCC-Barn).
Celebration
Student-led worship service with music and teaching. Bi-weekly Thursdays from 8:30-9:30 p.m. in the JC Chapel.
Community Worship
Weekly large-group worship service with song, Scripture, sermon, and prayer. Wednesdays 10:05-10:45 a.m. in the JC Worship Center. Services are also on YouTube.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Features Christian speakers with an athletic background who talk about their faith journey. Held occasional Wednesdays from 7-8pm in the Stewart Room (Barn). Malone Athletics is partnered with Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).
Fireside
Story-style teaching, acoustic worship, and Spirit-led prayer. Held monthly at 7:30 p.m. in the Stewart Room (Barn).
Life Groups
Small groups focused on biblical study, spiritual disciplines, and faith integration. See the MU Events Calendar for the complete schedule, as each Life Group does not necessarily occur weekly. Life Groups are designed for students to receive personal discipleship from individuals with spiritual maturity, experience differing degrees of Christian community, and develop a more personal relationship with Jesus Christ by studying Scripture, asking questions, and engaging in discussions.
3 Types of Life Groups
Biblical Study
Biblical study life groups embrace and dig into the biblical story through making observations, interpretations, and developing applications of the Scriptures. Studying Scripture helps us gain insights into God, our relationship with others, and creation.
Spiritual Disciplines
Spiritual discipline Life Groups focus on the use and practice of spiritual disciplines as a means for helping students be attentive to the Holy Spirit’s work. Content is focused on the historical and biblical teaching of various spiritual disciplines and their function and purpose in ongoing spiritual formation.
Faith Integration
Faith integration Life Groups expose students to foundational principles of Christian faith that inform a theology of life, work, and play. Students will learn healthy, holy rhythms that reflect the Holy Spirit’s work in our life and community.
Spring 2025 Life Groups
Standing on the Promises of God
Ashley-Nicole Austin
Spiritual Disciplines
In this life group, we’ll be taking a closer look at what God’s promises mean for us and deepen our faith in a God of unconditional promises. This group meets on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Blossom Breezeway (located in Blossom Hall).
Conversations on Christian Community
Julia Kontur
Faith Integration
This life group will feature alumni from different walks of life as we talk about what it means to cultivate and maintain a vibrant Christ-centered community after college in personal and professional settings. This group meets on Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. in the Stewart Room.
Christ in Us: Living in the Truth of Colossians 3
Ethan Bishop and Gabe Kale
Bible Study
A comprehensive study of the principles found in Colossians 3, with an overview of the themes from Colossians 1-2.This group meets on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. in the Fox 2 Lounge (located in Fox Hall).
He is Trustworthy
Adrianna Raygoza and Michaela Alexander
Spiritual Disciplines
Do you find yourself looking for control in different parts of your life? What would it look like for you to be able to trust someone so much that you are willing to give this desire for control over to them? This life group explores the idea of God being trustworthy. It is a space for small group discussion, personal reflection, and laid-back teaching of various stories from the Bible. This life group meets on Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. in Myers Lounge (located in Haviland Hall).
Ephesians
Lenny Veccia
Bible Study
Join us as we study through the book of Ephesians verse by verse. We will give some background before talking about “Our wealth in Christ (chapters 1-3) and “our walk in light of wealth” (chapters 4-6). This group meets on Fridays at 10:05 a.m. in TS100 (located in Heritage Hall).
Hope Connections
Kaylyn Jones and Allissa Pow
Faith Integration
This life group is designed to be a safe space to talk about mental health issues and how we can reconnect with hope. This is an eight-week life group, meeting every other Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Round Room.
Jesus Is
Devin Galbraith
Bible Study
This life group dives into the Gospels to discover who Jesus was and is and how we can live more like Him everyday. This group meets Tuesdays at 9:00 p.m. in Emma’s Café.
Morning Prayer and Eucharist
Dr. David Beer
Spiritual Disciplines
Morning prayer is a spiritual discipline of the Christian church that has been practiced since the early church. It orients the day around worship and praise of God and serves as a daily practice of Bible reading as well. It reminds Christians that we are not only part of a historic faith, but also a global faith that shares together in faithful practices and shared prayers. This group meets on Fridays at 8:00 a.m. in the JC Chapel.
Three Cords: A Biblical Foundation for Relationships
Monica Hershberger
Faith Integration
We were made to be in community with each other, but relationships are hard. This life group focuses on how to keep God at the center of our relationships so that they can be successful. This group meets on select Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in Chez and Monica’s apartment (located on the first floor of Whittier Hall.)
The Well
Zeke Yost
Bible Study
Join other college-aged young adults from around the area for a time of building Christ-like community. We will dive into God’s Word, and discuss how we can apply it to our lives. There will be food, worship, a message, and time to connect with friends. Our goal is to encourage you no matter where you are in your faith journey. We will also have open gym after service for students to hang out and play basketball, pickleball, etc! The Well takes place on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at First Friends Church located at 5455 Market Ave. N., Canton, OH 44714.
You Asked!
Bella Berna
Faith Integration
“You Asked!” is a life group with a student-centered approach to faith integration. The curriculum is shaped entirely by your questions about faith, no matter how challenging or unconventional. Here’s how it works: At the beginning of the semester, we’ll send out a Google form for you to submit your questions. We’ll then explore and discuss your topics together, providing thoughtful and relevant answers. This group meets on Mondays at 5:00 p.m. in Emma’s Café.
Nurses Christian Fellowhsip
A student-led gathering of nursing majors for mutual support and connection. This group meets bi-weekly on Mondays from 10:05-10:45 a.m. in RH-208