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Grow Your Faith on Campus
Worship with Friends
Bethel has a faith-centered community like no other. Set aside time to worship the Lord, especially when things get busy! Parents and guests are always welcome.
Chapel
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
10:15–11 a.m., Benson Great Hall
Watch online: vimeo.com/channels/bethelchapel
Apple Podcast: @betheluniversitychapel
Vespers
Sunday
8 and 10 p.m., Benson Great Hall
Study the Word & Be Discipled
Take advantage of residence life staff and volunteers who are committed to walking alongside students at every stage of the college experience.
“Shift” for First-Year Students
Shift leaders are like big siblings to Bethel students who are just starting out. Bible study groups are tailored to dorm floors or commuters, giving students a time and place to study the Word and build intentional relationships. Contact your Resident Assistant (RA).
Upperclass Bible Studies
Rooted and Mighty Men are designed for returning students to continue building solid, faith-centered relationships.
Men: Contact paul-kong@bethel.edu for details.
Women: Thursdays, 9 p.m., Lakeside Center
Be Mentored
Students can get connected and walk alongside a staff or faculty member who’s committed to checking in with them, helping them navigate life on campus and plan for the future.
Woven Lives for Women
Contact woven-lives@bethel.edu to get started.
Men’s Mentoring Program
Contact christian-formation@bethel.edu.
Use Your Gifts
Mission Trips
Each spring break, Bethel sends students to be with, learn from, and serve alongside God and His people around the world. Choose from a number of sites, and apply, on Bethel’s website.
United Worship Ministries
Returning student vocalists and instrumentalists can audition to lead worship on campus. Contact united-worship@bethel.edu.
Bethel Buddies and Teens
Students serve throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul to learn about the complexities of social inequality. Contact matthew-runion@bethel.edu.
Pray First
Prayer teams meet regularly to lift up the Bethel community, staff/faculty, and students.
Feed Your Mind
The college years are unique! Learn about this stage of life from experts who know and love young people:
- How to Stay Christian in College (Budziszewski)
This book guides readers through the foundations of the Christian faith. - Walking with Jesus on Campus: How to Care for Your Soul During College (Kellough)
Written by a chaplain, this book covers topics like doubt, sexuality, Sabbath, and singleness. - Stay Curious (O’Brien)
Written by an alumna, pastor, and former Bethel resident director, this book encourages asking questions as a way of coming to a deeper faith.
Access the Christian Formation Team
Students can meet with a campus pastor or leader to put together a personalized spiritual growth plan, find out about other resources available on campus, or just hang out!
