Many college and young adults are spiritually thirsty, but tired of attending church. What many of them desire is an opportunity to BE THE CHURCH! For many students from local universities and colleges, this is their chance!

The Rising exists to raise up the next generation of leaders in the church. It is a student led ministry that provides opportunities for worship, outreach, spiritual formation, and community together

Student Leadership:
The ministry is led by 12 or more appointed leaders from the ministry and provides direction for series, ministry, budget, discipline, worship, events, spiritual formation, etc. Out of the leadership comes opportunities to serve with groups who deal with events, Sunday programming, hospitality, tech and music, teaching, etc. If you seek to lead…there is a place for you!

Worship:
Every Sunday night at 7:30 pm, students gather to engage in a rich and authentic worship through music, prayer, teaching, and communion. We meet from September through May and offer other opportunities for worship during the summer months.

Outreach:
The students lead ministry events to local schools, community centers, the homeless in Indianapolis, and national and international trips to minister to others abroad. In a sense, we’ve gone “glocal”.

Spiritual Formation:
Growth is a process and involves periods of great joy and crisis. We believe God uses both, along with prayer and His Word to help shape the lives of our students and help us to become more like Christ. As a part of our ministry, we attempt to “keep the conversation going” by providing resources, small groups, and counseling for those who seek more out of their walk.

Community:
Although many students have friends on local campuses, the college ministry provides a “safe” environment to “do life together” by focusing on authentic, transformational, conversations and accountability. There are conversations that take place in our ministry that can never take place on the local campuses and where students can find forgiveness and love in a way that a college cannot. There is a difference between a Christian University and the Church…here is where students find that difference!

Practicum Internship:
Apply to do a practicum or internship at College Wesleyan church.

If you desire to get connected or want more information, please email Pastor Thad at thad.spring@collegewes.com

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