Campus Ministry

The purpose of campus ministry at Concordia University, St. Paul, MN is to provide a Christ-centered, team based approach to ministry that supports the spiritual formation of a diverse student population within the context of the Christian Gospel.

Vision
The Concordia Campus Ministry is centered upon Jesus Christ, the Living Word of God. Campus ministry is focused upon serving the spiritual needs of Concordia students as they experience their spiritual journey. Regardless of one's spiritual background, the Concordia student may find a place of dialogue, rest and service within the Campus Ministry experience.

Ministry Opportunities

Devotion and Worship

• Morning and Evening Chapel
• Chapel Assistants
• Lectors
• Liturgical Assistants
• Musician
• Sound Technicians

Scripture Study

• Small Group Ministry
• Faith Talks
• Specialized Scripture Study Groups
• Special Topic Studies

Campus Ministry Center Organizations

• Prisms
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes
• AEX (Pre-pastoral/pre-deaconess students)
• FISH
• Matthew 25 (Christian service)
• Lutheran Student Fellowship

Worship in the Christian Community

The university's sense of community is rooted in its commitment to a Christian perspective within the Lutheran tradition. Worship and devotions are at the center of campus life and relates to all campus activities, whether academic, social, cultural, or co-curricular. All members of the community are welcomed as participants in the devotional assembly: campus devotions each morning and evening, seasonal evening or afternoon services, festival celebrations, devotional activities in residential units, or individual rooms. Campus worship is facilitated by the Deacon of the Chapel and normally takes place in Graebner Memorial Chapel.

Pastoral Care

Growth in personal life and faith for each student constitutes a concern of the entire campus. Personal and academic counseling services are described elsewhere in this catalog. Above all, however, the university president exercises pastoral leadership for the campus. Spiritual and very personal matters, moreover, may be referred to the Deacon of the Chapel. All pastoral care is given under the normal assurances of clerical confidentiality and in keeping with Lutheran practice.