Community Life + Worship - Southwest Baptist University

SPRING2015SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITYCommunity Life + WorshipChapel | Small Groups | Global Connections | Serving Our Community | Special Interest

CLW | SPRING 2015 | 2Community Life + WorshipCommunity Life and Worship is more than a program. It is a way ofliving. It is our calling. May we challenge one another to be all Christhas created us to be so we can do all He has called us to do for His glory!Community Life and Worship (CLW) is designed to cultivate an environment for spiritual formation on ourcampus. CLW recognizes that we are created to make connections with God, with others, and with our world.Making these connections is vital for spiritual life and health.COMMUNITY: We are all part of a dynamic spiritual community. As followers of Christ we cannot createthis type of community. Rather, we all desire to experience the community Christ has created for His followers.At SBU we believe in Christ-centered and Christ-created community. Therefore, we will continue to gather as acommunity for worship, prayer, teaching, encouragement, and challenge from Christ, His Word, and each other.LIFE: We are all uniquely fashioned in the image of God. As image-bearers we are the recipients of the greatgift of life. We are responsible for our “one life.” How can “one life” impact the world? As followers of Christ, Hislife is now our life. Spiritual formation happens at the points where our lives collide with the life of Christ. At SBUwe believe in the Christ-empowered life, and so we will be offering multiple options for our lives to be challenged,stretched, molded, equipped, empowered, and engaged!WORSHIP: Worship is a lifestyle. A chapel guest several years ago said, “We worship all the time, only thegods change.” We are made to worship. At SBU we believe that God is worthy of all worship. We believe that we canand must glorify God in everything we do. “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory ofGod” (1 Corinthians 10:31). Therefore, we will challenge each other to honor God in every aspect of life.RequirementsWe affirm that spiritual formation is individual and, at the same time, corporate. Our individual spiritual lives areshaped by our community. And our community is shaped by individuals. Community Life & Worship is designed togive you choices in what you do to foster spiritual formation in your life and in your community.With that in mind, we introduced new graduation requirements that started in the fall semester of 2011. Each studentis required to earn 200 CLW points in a typical 8-semester college career. This averages to 25 points per semester. Astudent can earn up to 35 CLW points per semester. CLW points can be earned from a variety of options within fivemajor categories: chapel (Monday chapel, Wednesday Bible study, and evening chapel), small groups, mission teamparticipation, community service, and areas of special interest. All CLW point options will be listed in this onlineformat. You choose 25-35 options that are best for you. We hope and pray that Community Life & Worship will create aculture of spiritual formation in our lives and in our community.

CLW | SPRING 2015 | 35 Categories of CLW1ChapelOur Community Gathered Together2Small GroupsOur Community Sharing Life3Global ConnectionsOur Community Being Sent Out4Serving Our CommunityOur Community Engaging the Community5Special InterestOur Community and Culture

CLW | SPRING 2015 | 41Chapel ScheduleSBU believes in the community of the saints. We gather every Monday at 10:00 am for a timeof corporate worship and encouragement. We also gather every Wednesday at 10:00 am fora time of teaching and equipping. There will also be several evening chapel opportunitiesthroughout the semester.Chapel is Monday at 10:00 - 10:50 am in Pike Auditorium.Equip Time is Wednesday at 10:00 - 10:50 am in Pike Auditorium.CHAPELMonday January 26 Zack Atchley and Nate Jones | Praise and WorshipMonday February 2 Samson Latchison | Assistant Director of The Potter's HouseMonday February 9 The African Children's ChoirMonday February 16 Ezekiel Azonwu | www.iamezekiel.comMonday February 23 Andy Gullahorn | www.andygullahorn.comMonday March 2 Kandy Persall | www.hungryformore.orgMonday March 9 Nate Sallie | www.natesallie.comMonday March 16 Founders’ DayMonday March 23 Spring breakMonday March 30 Table for One Ministries | www.tableforoneministries.comMonday April 6 The Center for Global Connections - Global Connections projects for January 2016Monday April 13 Terry Wildman | www.rainsongmusic.comMonday April 20 All Sons and Daughters | www.allsonsanddaughters.comMonday April 27 From Death to Life Ministries | www.fromdeathtolife.usMonday May 4 Honors ChapelEQUIP TIMEWednesday January 21 Dr. Allison Langford | Associate ProvostWednesday January 28 Ben Salmon | Admissions RepresentativeWednesday February 4 Dr. Kelly Malone | ProfessorWednesday February 11 TBAWednesday February 18 Micah AuBuchon | Praise and Worship LeaderWednesday February 25 Stephanie Husk | Alteration Women’s RetreatWednesday March 4 TBAWednesday March 11 TBAWednesday March 18 TBAWednesday March 25 Spring breakWednesday April 1 Dr. Mike Fuhrman | ProfessorWednesday April 8 The Center for Global Connections - Gracia BurnhamWednesday April 15 Micah AuBuchon | Praise and Worship LeaderWednesday April 22 Kelly ColemanWednesday April 29 TBAWednesday May 6 Commissioning Chapel with Zack Atchley and Nate Jones

CLW | SPRING 2015 | 52Small Group ProfilesSBU believes in the fellowship of the saints. We desireto cultivate the shared life. One aspect of the sharedlife is gathering together in small groups forequipping, encouragement and accountability.how to beinvolvedin a smallgroup1. Check the SBU Studentportal for announcementsabout new small groupsforming.2. Check out the videoannouncements beforeChapel and EQUIP for newsmall groups.3. Check the time for thegroup and be sure it fitsyour schedule.4. Contact the small groupleader listed in thedescription viaemail or phone.5. Sign up for the smallgroup with the leader.6. Note when the groupmeets for the first time.7. Attend the small group.Small Group MinistryThe Community Life +Worship ministry is committedto providing a variety of options for a student'sspiritual formation. One of the best spiritualformation practices is participating in a small group.The small group experience allows you to go deeperinto a subject. Small groups create opportunities forrelationships to strengthen and for community toform. Spiritual community is essential to proper andhealthy spiritual formation. The Community Life +Worship small group ministry is designed to be flexibleand creative. Small groups are offered at a varietyof times and locations. The topics and styles are asvaried as the faculty, staff and students who form andlead them. If you are looking for a place to connect withstudents and SBU faculty/staff, then the CLW smallgroup ministry is for you.HOW TO JOIN A GROUP. As Small Groups form, abrief description of the group will be announced on thestudent MySBU portal. They will also be announcedduring chapel and EQUIP by way of the videoannouncements. To join a group, simply contact thesmall group leader and attend the meeting. You willreceive 1 CLW credit for each meeting you attend.

CLW | SPRING 2015 | 6SBU VOLLEYBALL TEAMSTUDYThe women's volleyball team will beusing the God's Game Plan Bible as themain resource for this study. They willbe studying how the Bible relates tothe roles of student athletes. Topicswill include the fundamentals of theChristian faith and decision-makingusing Biblical principles.LEADER: Coach Caira DortchCONTACT INFO: 417-328-1709cdortch@sbuniv.eduLOCATION: Volleyball Locker/teamroomSBU SOCCER TEAMSTUDYThe men's Soccer team will be meetingeach week to discuss the parables ofJesus and how they apply to daily living.LEADER: Coach Chris DinwiddieCONTACT INFO: 417-328-1695cdinwiddie@sbuniv.eduLOCATION: Will vary depending ontravel schedule.FAITH IN POETRYThis group meets weekly to read anddiscuss poems that address issuesof faith. The goal is to appreciatefaith-based poetry and to discuss theimplications of faith-based poetry in ourcultural context.LEADER: Todd SukanyCONTACT INFO: 417-328-1681tsukany@sbuniv.eduTIME: Each Wednesday at 10 amLOCATION: Jester Conference RoomLET'S "ONE ANOTHER"ONE ANOTHERIn the New Testament, there are 50-60"One Another" verses, which apply toour interactions with people. I havegrouped them into 12 lessons. The groupwill break down several of these "OneAnother" principles. The verses will bediscussed and a strong emphasis will beplaced on real life application.LEADER: Dr. Kevin SchriverCONTACT INFO: 417-328-1725kschriver@sbuniv.eduTIME: Wednesdays at 10 amLOCATION: Gott Education buildingRoom 260 starting September 3.THE PATRIARCHS:A BETH MOORE VIDEOSERIESAn in-depth Bible Study of Genesis12-50 featuring the teaching ofBeth Moore. Discover God's pursuitof a relationship with humanity byencountering the God of Abraham,Isaac and Jacob. Explore the concepts ofblessing, covenant and promise.LEADER: Debbie BarnhouseCONTACT INFO: 417-328-1770dbarnhouse@sbuniv.eduTIME: Wednesdays at 10 amLOCATION: Jim Mellers Center Room 102MEN'S BASKETBALLTEAM STUDYLEADER: Coach Clark SheehyCONTACT INFO: 417-328-1785csheehy@sbuniv.eduTIME: Wednesdays at 10 amLOCATION: Fitness Center Class RoomHABITUDES FORSTUDENTS ACTIVITIESLEADERSHIPLEADER: Nate PenlandCONTACT INFO: 417-328-1828npenland@sbuniv.eduTIME: Fridays at 10 amLOCATION: Student Life OfficeWOMEN'S SOCCER TEAMSTUDYLEADER: Coach Terry StewartCONTACT INFO: 417-328-1406terryfootball@hotmail.comTIME: Mondays and Wednesdays from5-6 pmLOCATION: Women's Soccer TeamroomLocal ChurchSmall GroupsSeveral local churches offer weekly smallgroups that can be counted for CLW credit.Each meeting that you attend is eligible for1 CLW credit. As a participant you need tomake sure your small group leader takesattendance and turns in the correct formeach week to the Ministries office. In orderfor the attendance to be counted the formmust be turned in every week. Here is thelink to the small group attendance form.FIRST BAPTIST CHURCHFirst Baptist Church offers a large varietyof small groups through this small groupministry. Check out www.fbcbolivar.org/fbc-university.316 North Main AveBolivar, MO 65613PHONE: 417-326-2431SOUTHERN HILLS BAPTISTCHURCH417-326-7474TIME: Sunday evenings at 6:30 pmLOCATION: The home of John and RondaCredille • 1640 Park Ridge Dr • Bolivar, MO417-327-6024FRESHWATER CHURCHLifeGroups are the heartbeat of ourchurch. They are how we put into actionthe things that God lays on our heartseach Sunday.LifeGroups gather once a week in homesall over our community. They are a timefor us to build friendships, eat good food,pray for each other and talk about howthe power of the Gospel changes our livesand the lives of those around us.P.O. Box 1079Bolivar, MO 65613Church Office: 417-777-4025info@freshwaterbolivar.comALLIANCE CHRISTIANFELLOWSHIPAlliance Fellowship hosts weekly FamilyGroup gatherings.Joe Langford417-326-5673984 Highway 32Bolivar, MO 65613GRACE FELLOWSHIPBAPTIST CHURCHLEADER: David Chapman • 417-860-1786TIME: Sunday evenings at 6:00 pmLOCATION: Grace Fellowship

CLW | SPRING 2015 | 73Global ConnectionsOur Mission:Provide a framework and strategy to increase missions education and involvement on campus.APRIL 6th and 8thOur Vision:Make God’s name known among the nations by providing training and mission outreaches in order that thecampus can be an instrument of God’s redemptive plan for all people. The Center for Global Connectionsis more than an avenue of sending students on short-term missions. They are committed to the spiritualequipping and nurturing of all SBU students. Please join the SBU community to participate and partner withthe CGC in accomplishing this vision. If you would like to consider involvement with the CGC, please contact usat 417-328-1900. Please note these important upcoming dates and opportunities:GlobalConnectionsWeekMONDAY, APRIL 6, 201510 a.m. Chapel – Global Connections Projects for January 2016TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015Global Fest - 6 to 8 p.m. in the Student UnionWEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 201510 a.m. Chapel - Gracia BurnhamShort-termCommitmentsThe CGC offers global outreaches during winter, spring, and summer breaks. Participants must have a 2.0 GPA.Acceptance to the outreach is contingent on an application, interview, and reference process. Class creditin ICS2901 or ICS2911 requires outreaches over 7 days in length. Participants are required to attend weeklyteam meetings during the semester prior to the outreach. The cost of the outreach will be the responsibilityof the participant through fundraising efforts and personal funds. The cost of the course is separate from theoutreach. 10 CLW points are provided upon completion of the outreach requirements.Please call 417-328-1900 for more information.

CLW | SPRING 2015 | 84Serving the CommunityThe Community Life +Worship program is committed to serving our community. It’s in our name!SBU students contribute a great deal to Bolivar and the surrounding community. CLW is designedto give you opportunities to volunteer in our local communities. As you can see we have severalpre-approved ministries listed. These community based non-profits need and want your help.CLW wants to encourage you to find a place to serve. Perhaps you are volunteering in anothernon-profit or in a local ministry or church. These opportunities can count for CLW credit. THEYMUST BE APPROVED BY KURT CADDY PRIOR TO YOUR VOLUNTEERING. Please do not volunteerfor some group for several hours assuming it will count. Sometimes the service does not meetour criteria. HAVE YOUR COMMUNITY SERVICE APPROVED BEFORE YOU VOLUNTEER.Alpha House Crisis Pregnancy Resource CenterVolunteer Needs: Receptionist, light housekeeping, childcare,Abstinence Education Team, special projects.Number of Students: 10-15Times: Mon.–Wed., 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Thur. 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.;Fri. 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (Flexible hours for housekeeping, Ed.Abstinence Team, and special projects)469 South Albany • Bolivar, MO 65613Contact: Amanda Patterson 417-777-5433www.alphahouseprc.orgB.A.M.A. (Bolivar Area Ministerial Alliance)and Shepherd’s PlaceVolunteer Needs: Up to 8 shifts of 4 students. Each shift would be 1/2hour long. Can do multiple shifts. Help BAMA and Shepherd’s Place withthe weekly community dinner through cooking, kitchen duties, servingfood and clean up.311 East Olive • Bolivar, MO 65613Times: Each Thursday 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.Contact: Steve Jensen 417.770.5099Bolivar Middle School Good News ClubVolunteer Needs: Good News Club leaders teach Bible stories, providesnacks, play games, and sing songs teaching the children about Jesus andthe hope that He provides. The Good News Club team meets every weekas well, with evening meetings to be announced.Times: Wednesday afternoon from 2:45 to 5:15 p.m.Contact: Kelly Rehm 417-328-1900Disciple NowD-Now is a local church-based ministry that encourages discipleship andspiritual formation. SBU students are used to facilitate these events.Times: Weekends throughout the semester.Contact: Olivia Nateghi in the CLW Ministries office 417-328-1900Exodus MinistriesVolunteer Needs: A ministry for women released from prison.Volunteers needed for mowing yard, cleaning office and facilities.Also need volunteers to build relationships with the program participants.Contact: Deanna Roberson 417-328-1901www.sites.google.com/site/exodusministriesincIntervention MinistriesA local ministry in Bolivar.Volunteer Needs: Volunteers needed for donation sorting, meetingcommunity needs and various other local projects.Times: Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.315 North Albany • Bolivar, MO 65613Contact: Dick Dixon 417-326-7352Polk County House of Hope(Providing victims with hope for a better tomorrow)Volunteer Needs: Needing volunteers for children’s mentoring program.Men are especially needed for mentoring young boys. Also need help withyard and building upkeep.Requirements: ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST GO THROUGH AN INTRODUCTORYTRAINING.Contact: Lindsay Griggs 417-777-3229www.pchouseofhope.orgRural Compassion’s Hope House - Pleasant HopeVolunteer Needs: After school program, help with Bible lessons, crafts,tutoring, games, and dinner.Times: Every Tuesday and Thursday 3:15- 5:30 p.m.Hope House: 101 Tillery Rd, Pleasant Hope, MO 65752Contact: Allison Wiebe- Director 417-399-0016 amwiebe23@gmail.comPOLK COUNTY MINISTRIESEsquire Ministry BandVolunteer Needs: Looking for musicians for the Esquire Ministry Band.Times: The band practices on Tuesdays from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at theEsquire Theater. The band leads worship on Wednesday nights from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Esquire Theater.Contact: Dr. Tim DeClue 417-328-1704 tdeclue@sbuniv.edu

CLW | SPRING 2015 | 9Serving the Community continuedFBC Everton Bike MinistryFBC Church Everton meets each week to fix and repair bikes for the kids in the localcommunity. Local kids are taught how to repair bikes while they learn about God throughrelationships and the sharing of God's word. This is a very creative ministry.Leader: Dr. Duke Jones | 417-328-1742 | 417-399-2929 | djones@sbuniv.eduLocation: FBC Everton ( rides available)Time: Each Wednesday evening 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.Springfield Victory Mission...........................................................................................................................Weekdays & weekends (depending on tasks chosen)Volunteer Needs:1) Chapel Service Monitor* (Mon–Fri, 5:00–7:00 p.m.)2) Bible Reading Facilitator* (Mon–Fri, 5:00–6:00 p.m. & Sat–Sun, 4:00–5:00 p.m.)3) Mentor* (Flexible hours)4) Food Pantry Helper (Mon–Fri, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)5) Family Ministry Asst. ( Mon–Fri, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. & 1:00–3:00 p.m.)6) Thrift Store Helper (Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. & Sat, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)7) Warehouse/Recycling Center Helper (Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.)8) Graphic Designer & Photographer (Variable hours)*Requires a further interview with Chaplain / Program HeadAddress: 1715 N. Boonville Ave. • Springfield, MO 65803Contact: Emily Yeap 417-864-22135FELLOWSHIPSpecial InterestO P T I O N S F O R F A L LOFCHRISTIAN ATHLETESTuesday evenings at 8:00 pm in the Plaster Field House.Phi Eta SigmaCoffee Talks are all at 7 pm at Kaldis Coffee. FreeDrinks to the first 20 students in attendance. The purpose of CoffeeTalks is to provide students with an opportunity to engage withfaculty around academic topics outside of the classroom. I deem aCoffee Talk successful if we leave having learned something newfrom the discipline, as well as something new about the facultymember personally.February 10, 2015 - Renee WatersApril 9, 2015 - Bob Glasgow

CLW | SPRING 2014 | 11CLWresourcesCLW Ministries Office:LOCATION: Goodson Student UnionCONTACT: Kurt Caddy kcaddy@sbuniv.edu 417-328-1902Community Life + WorshipCommunity Service Volunteer FormAttendance FormsSmall Group Leader FormStudent Small Group Attendance Form

COMMUNITY LIFE+WORSHIP Community Service Volunteer Form Name _________________________________ SBU I.D. #____________________________________ Place of Service______________________________ Phone #______________________________ Name of Volunteer Supervisor______________________________________________________ Date of Service Hours Served Signature of Supervisor

_______ SG _______ MT _______ CA _______ CS _______ EV _______ SI _______ TA _______ D-­‐Now *KEY BELOW* COMMUNITY LIFE+WORSHIP Entered On: ________ Entered By: ________ For Office Use Only Small Groups Leaders attendance form Please fill out this form completely, sign and return to the CLW Ministries office or Student Life office. THIS FORM NEEDS TO BE FILLED OUT EVERY WEEK. STUDENT NAME (Print) I.D. # Group Leader:____________________________________ (Print Please) Signature:_______________________________________ Name of Church: _____________________ (If group is Church Associated) Date:_______________________________ CA: Chapel AttendanceSG: Small GroupEV: Evening EventCS: Community ServiceMT: CA: Chapel Mission Attendance Trip TA: Teaching Event SI: Special InterestTA: EV: Teaching Evening Event Event SG: Small Group MT: Mission Trip CS: Community Service SI: Special Interest

COMMUNITY LIFE+WORSHIP Student Small Group Attendance Form NAME OF STUDENT:_________________________________________________________________________ NAME OF SMALL GROUP LEADER:_________________________________________________________ NAME OF SMALL GROUP:___________________________________________________________________ Date of Small Group Meeting Signature of Leader