Logan St. Clair '25, Ministry

“I first came to Malone with the desire to run cross country and track, but once I started my academic path, it became clear to me what I needed to do,” said St. Clair. “Malone introduced me right away to how I could have a deeper relationship with God. Between my classes and the students that make up the Malone community, I’ve gained the courage to take my faith a step forward and seek deeper spiritual communities that would help kick-start my future in ministry after graduating from Malone.” 

And with only a semester invested into ministry, St. Clair immediately took it upon himself to bring his energetic personality into the church. His journey into ministry began at his hometown church, Crossroads Community Church in Doylestown Ohio. 

“My teachers, who also serve as mentors in my faith, have been adamant in wanting me to get hands-on experience in spreading God’s word. This led me to Crossroads to learn how I can be a servant to God. Even today, I am still with the team at Crossroads as a youth leader. I feel as if I am also learning more about my personal faith journey when I express it to younger generations. I’d say my goal in ministry is to assist the next generation of Christians who come into my life in finding their purpose, and to show them how God is calling them to fulfill that purpose.”

Before coming to Malone, St. Clair had a base-level perspective on what it meant to be a follower of Christ. Coming to Malone has only helped St. Clair expand his strength in faith in a variety of ways, one being his love for music. 

“Growing your faith is a decision you have to take upon yourself. There are several questions that you may have in the journey that you have to find the answers for. It’s all a part of the growing process in how you know you’re seeking God,” said St. Clair. “One major connection I’ve found to profess my commitment to God is through music. Participating in Malone’s community worship team, celebration, and worship nights with my friends, as well as helping with instrumentals and ministry at my church back home, brings me closer to God. I see these times when I’m up on stage not as a performance, but a time to talk with the Lord and worship with a community of fellow believers.” 

St. Clair is also thankful for the opportunities he has to minister at Malone outside of the Malone community. 

“I’m also a part of the Malone Chorale, and we’ve traveled out of state to perform at concerts. Those road trips, as well as the bonds with friends I’ve made within the group, are memories I will cherish forever.”

When St. Clair is not on the road or on the big stage, you can always catch him strumming away on his guitar in his dorm room. 

“Music is just something I vibe to at any given time of the day. When I’m not memorizing chords for the worship team, I’m usually going with the flow of my own creativity or playing songs that I really enjoy. I see music as one of my biggest therapeutic outlets.” 

Another therapeutic outlet St. Clair has found is staying connected with campus life at Malone. He speaks on the importance of finding students with common interest or even branching out into new environments that pique student interest. Above all, St. Clair advises students to “get active” with the opportunities Malone has to offer. 

“Find a community that fits you the best and understand that there is always someone at Malone that values your company in those communities. Sure, it takes courage to branch outside your comfort zone, but don’t let that be a factor that drives you away from other students. Be quirky, be your best self, and seek those students. Go to the retreats that Malone offers students, go to SFO’s that pique your interest, and go towards God with open arms. The people on this campus are here to help you grow and want to grow with you through a Christian community! Get involved as soon as possible!”