Campus Ministries
Campus Ministries at Anderson University creates a culture and provides opportunities for students to connect, grow and thrive spiritually.
Campus Ministries at Anderson University seeks to serve the campus community by providing opportunities for all students to connect to Jesus Christ in a community of faith, fostering an environment where they grow in their faith, and preparing them to thrive in their world for the Gospel. Dr. Tracy Jessup, Vice President for Christian Life and Senior Minister to the University, oversees the campus ministries programs and may be contacted at tjessup@andersonuniversity.edu.
Vision
Connecting Anderson students with Jesus Christ and fostering lasting spiritual growth.
Mission
Encouraging Gospel-centered living through active discipleship, genuine community, engaging experiences, and faithful evangelism.
Values
- Anchored in God’s Word
- Following Jesus
- Loving all people
- Supporting the local church
Campus Ministries partners with all areas of campus to provide a culture of spiritual growth and service. The main components of campus ministries are:
- Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM) - weekly worship, community groups, retreats and service opportunities
- Women’s Ministries - mentoring, small groups, and events
- AU Go Missions - local, national, and international missions opportunities
- BCM Go Weekend - leading and serving in local churches
- Pastoral counseling
Partner ministries - Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Reformed University Fellowship (RUF), Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU), and Eternal Tribe
On the Journey Together
The JOURNEY PROGRAM is the AU equivalent of “chapel” at other Christian institutions. Through the Journey Program, we have the opportunity to emphasize our spiritual development as we learn to worship and grow together. Students, faculty and staff are offered a variety of worship services, concerts, conferences, and creative presentations.
Why do we call it the JOURNEY PROGRAM?
We feel that students at Anderson University are on a journey of growth in faith and character. Our goal through the Journey Program is for every participant to receive five marks on their journey:
• Grasp a conviction to the CORE (God’s story of redemption as revealed in The Bible).
• Grow in the CALL of Christ (Our identity is found in Christ).
• Confront the CIRCUMSTANCES of life (The past and/or present effects of sin).
• Value a cohesive COMMUNITY (The importance of a local body of believers).
• CARE for the Kingdom of God (May the Kingdom of God come on earth as in Heaven).
Successful completion of the Journey Program is required for graduation at Anderson University. Students are required to attend a minimum of eight (8) campus worship/Journey events for each semester of full-time enrollment up to eight semesters. Please refer to Co-Curricular Graduation Requirements, for additional information.
Please remember the following as you enter Campus Worship each Wednesday and/or Friday at 10:10 AM:
1. No book bags are allowed in campus worship venues. This is for your safety in the event the venue must be exited quickly for an emergency, in keeping with Fire Code regulation.
2. Please do not bring food or drink into Henderson Auditorium.
3. We seek to eliminate distractions during worship. Devices such as iPads and smartphones may be used if you are using an online Bible app, but otherwise we ask that you put these away during Campus Worship.
4. Everyone is required to check in on the iAttended app, scan the QR code as they enter the auditorium, and enter a four-digit code following the Journey Program event. Students who do not register their attendance in these ways will not receive credit.
You may find the Journey schedule online at www.auworship.com. Our hope is that you will find Campus Worship a place of community and spiritual growth. If you have any questions or concerns, we are always available to speak with you. You may contact us at journeyprogram@andersonuniversity.edu concerning credit questions/issues. For questions about the Campus Worship program, contact Dr. Tracy Jessup, Vice President for Christian Life and Senior Minister to the University, tjessup@andersonuniversity.edu
Journey Program attendance is recorded through the iAttended app, which each student will need to download on his/her phone or iPad.. The Journey Program is reflected on the official transcript as JP 100 and will have a grade of either CR (credit) or NC (no credit). While this grade does not calculate into the student’s grade point average, the student must complete these requirements in order to graduate. Part-time students are encouraged but not required to attend the Journey Program.
Students may check their current Journey Program credits by looking in the iAttended app.
Students are strongly encouraged to contact the Campus Ministries Office if they fall behind on their requirements. Do not wait until the last semester. It is very difficult to meet the requirements at that point.
JOURNEY EXEMPTIONS: Every student who is enrolled in the Adult Studies program is exempt from the Journey Program requirements. Also, student teachers, and students who study abroad are exempt for that semester. Students are still required to make up any credits missed during other semesters.
JOURNEY ONLINE: Rare exceptions may be made for students unable to attend Campus Worship in person. These exceptions must be approved ahead of time and registered with the Office of Campus Ministries at Brashier Glade before midterms. For additional information, contact Ellen Busby in the Office of Campus Ministries. Please note: Journey Program credits are an academic requirement, off campus employment does not excuse students from this requirement.
PLEASE NOTE: Journey credits and CEP credits are not the same. The requirements for CEP are calculated differently. Please refer to the respective sections of the Student Handbook for more information.
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