11/20/13 Chapel - Rev. Ashlee Alley

Our very own Rev. Ashlee Alley ended the year in Chapel with a great message about putting our worries aside and trusting God. She gave us the secret to living happily ever after.  To listen to her message, click here.

11/13/13 Chapel - Pastor Terrell Davis

This week's message was given by Pastor Terrell Davis, pastor of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Wichita.  He gave an inspiring message of the importance of hope and about God's everlasting faithfulness.  To listen to the message, click here.

11/6/13 Chapel - Dr. Daniel Miller

Dr. Daniel Miller, a graduate of SC and a physician here in Winfield, gave an awesome and heartfelt message about working for God.  He shared the way he used his life and job to work for God and encouraged us to do the same.  To listen, click here.

10/30/13 Chapel - Dr. Cheryl Rude

SC's very own Dr. Cheryl Rude gave a great message in Chapel this week! She encouraged us to look at how God calls us to work in our lives, and to never ignore that irresistible call.  To listen to the message, click here.

10/23/13 Chapel - Susan and Kevin Fry

This week in Chapel, Susan and Kevin Fry, directors of Eden Children's Village in Zimbabwe, were here with us to share some of their stories.  The message was about love and finding God's purpose for our lives.  To listen, click here.

10/16/13 Student Chapel

We had some great speakers lined up this week for Student Chapel at SC.  Seniors Caleb Chua and Jon Woon spoke, along with junior Alyx Ellsaesser.  They shared some amazing stories that were on their hearts.  To listen, click here.

10/9/13 Chapel - Rev. Kyle Woodrow

Our speaker this week was Rev. Kyle Woodrow, who is a pastor in South Africa. He gave a great message about living every day for God and ultimately living for eternity. To listen to the message, click here.

10/2/13 Chapel - Rev. Ashlee Alley

An awesome message was given this week in Chapel by our very own Rev. Ashlee Alley.  She asked the audience who do you think you are?  She challenged us to look at ourselves through God's eyes and not the eyes of the world.  To listen, click here.

9/25/13 Chapel - Dr. Dawn Pleas-Bailey

Southwestern's very own Dr. Dawn Pleas-Bailey spoke this week in Chapel.  She gave a very inspiring message about finding who we are in Christ.  She said that ALL of us are extraordinary through Him.  To listen to the message, click here.

9/11/13 Chapel - Rev. Tod Anthony

This week, Rev. Tod Anthony, Pastor at Lakin UMC, gave the message about recognizing God's Kingdom here on the earth.  He encouraged us to follow in Jesus' footsteps and live for His Kingdom every day.  To listen, click here.

9/4/13 Chapel - Pastor Rodney Worsham

Pastor Rodney Worsham gave a very inspiring message this week in Chapel.  He encouraged us to put our hope in Jesus, and not worry about any other name but that one.  To listen in, click here.

8/28/13 Chapel - Tim Garrett

This week in Chapel, Tim Garrett, from the Frontier Mission Group, gave an awesome message.  He spoke about trusting God and having the courage to "go to Nineveh".  To listen, click here.

8/21/13 Chapel - Rev. Ashlee Alley

Our very own Rev. Ashlee Alley kicked off the year in Chapel with a great message.  She introduced the new theme of God's Living Hope in our lives.  To listen to the message, click here.

4/24/13 Senior Chapel

SC Chapel this week was a very memorable one with some great messages from Seniors Erin Buster, Kaley Rodriguez, and Tiffany Rea.  To listen to the service, click here.

3/27/13 Chapel - Mrs. Leah Hartman

Our very own Mrs. Leah Hartman gave a very convicting message with a new twist on the story of the Prodigal son.  She encouraged us to rely on God when we fail and make sure we are "at the party" with Him.  To listen, click here.

4/17/13 Chapel - Rev. Ashlee Alley

Rev. Ashlee Alley gave a great message today in Chapel!  She spoke about the importance of intentional Christian fellowship.  To listen to the message, click here.

4/10/13 Student Chapel

Today's Chapel was a little different than normal.  It was an awesome time focused on worship, and junior Justine Anthony and sophomore Amanda Will gave their testimonies.  To listen to the service, click here.

4/3/13 Chapel - Dr. Kevin Minister

SC's very own Dr. Kevin Minister gave the message in Chapel today.  He spoke about how the body of Christ should relate to those that are facing social injustice.  To listen, click here.

3/13/13 Chapel - Bishop Scott Jones

Today's message was given by Bishop Scott Jones from the Kansas Area United Methodist Church.  He spoke about being bold in Christ to go where He leads us.  To listen, click here.

Conversation after Drew Dyson lecture

WOW, I thought Dr. Dyson's lecture was wonderful. What he said rang true for me. Reaching young adults is not about a program. We who have leadership in our churches need to make a way for young adults to be more than just welcomed, they need to be embraced, included, and empowered to make "our" churches,"their" churches. More than a class down the hall, or a program on Sunday night, they need to help us reform our churches and lead us toward renewed energy to reach out into our communities and share our lives with those in need. What did you hear?

Young adult friendly churches

I was just spending time with some great Dad's who are active Churchmen. We are all in our 50's. One of our concerns: will our adult kids find a Church home? One of the issues is; can I give up my interest in the church doing what I like and hand over control to a younger generation with their ideas and interests. I pray the answer is YES. Frankly, I think having young adults guide the direction of our church is a good thing for us all. the other issues I see is; Do our Churches really have a heart for young adults? Again, I pray the answer is YES. What are the signs of change you see?

Hot Off the Press: Shaping Their Future, a book for those who mentor young adults

This was originally posted on my personal blog.  Check it out here.

When I look back on how I ended up in ministry, I see many things in play:  first and foremost, God called me and by God’s grace, I said yes to little steps and then big steps of faith.  But, those steps were taken in large part because I had many mentors around me who helped me make sense of my gifts, my passions, my opportunities and my experiences.  It’s no surprise to me now, more than 10 years into campus ministry that one of my favorite parts of my job involves aspects of mentoring.  I recognize that conversations where someone can learn more about God, more about him or herself, can lead to conversations about what God is calling one to do in the world.[1]

I’ve worked with several different versions of formal mentoring programs and lots of informal programs and have checked out various resources over the years.  There is now a fantastic resource by Guy Chmieleski that is a great answer to anyone who works with college students or other young adults in either a formal or informal way.  Guy is a friend of mine and former colleague in campus ministry.  He asked me to write an endorsement of his book, which I was thrilled to do!  (My endorsement is below, but read more endorsements here.)

Guy Chmieleski has provided a welcome guide in a time when mentoring relationships are more important than ever!  This book is great for campus ministers, pastors of college congregations, and other mentors who work with college students.  Guy draws from the best scholarship related to the changing needs of emerging adults as well as his own personal and ministry experiences.  He identifies the central role of mentoring relationships in the faith development of young adults and is spot-on in describing the changing relational skills of college students.  The chapter topics are relevant and clear, the “Mentor’s Toolbox” provides excellent applications, and he gives handles for those seeking to navigate a mentoring relationship.    It is a great resource for both experienced guides and those who are only beginning to be a positive presence in the life of young adults.

Seriously...it's a great book!  Buy one for a campus minister, your pastor, or anyone else who cares about young adults.

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[1] I call these three questions—Who is God?  Who am I?  What is God calling me to do in the world?—the three questions of vocation.  Vocation is a significant aspect of mentoring.

2/20/13 Chapel - Dr. Drew Dyson

Dr. Drew Dyson gave the message during Builders in Ministry week at SC. To listen to his message about showing God's love to those who are different from ourselves, click here.

2/13/13 Chapel - Rev. Jimmy Taylor

It was Ash Wednesday today in Chapel, and Rev. Jimmy Taylor gave a convicting message about trusting in God in our sin-fractured community. To listen, click here.

2/6/13 Chapel - Mr. Benjamin Anderson

Mr. Benjamin Anderson spoke in Chapel today, and he spoke to students about a mission trip to Zimbabwe they could participate in. To get more information and listen to his message, click here.

1/30/13 Chapel - Pastor David Glavin

The message this week in Chapel was given by Pastor David Glavin from First Baptist Church Ottawa.  To listen to his compelling message about growing your faith in a world that regards faith as delusional, click here.

Connecting with Young Adults

Still time to sign up for the Builders in Ministry conference Feb. 19 and 20. Check it all out at www.sckans.edu/bim-week. Hope you can come.

1/23/13 Chapel - Rev. Ashlee Alley

Rev. Ashlee Alley spoke today in Chapel and gave a great message about trusting God and learning more about Him every day with the help of our fellow Christians.  To listen in, click here.

1/16/13 Chapel - Rev. Rodney Worsham

Our very own Rev. Rodney Worsham spoke this week in Chapel, and he encouraged us to forget the past and look toward the future in faith.  To listen to the message, click here.

1/9/13 Chapel - Dr. Dawn Pleas-Bailey

The first Chapel of the new semester was kicked off by Dr. Dawn Pleas-Bailey, who started the series of tough questions we face in life.  To listen to her message, click here.