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| Campus Crusade for Christ | Wednesdays 8 pm | Morledge Great Room, Rathburn Hall | Grace Watson, President | watsonga1@gcc.edu |
Campus Crusade for Christ is an interdenominational, student led, Christian organization whose mission is to win students to the Lord, build them up in their faith, and send them out into the world to do evangelism. Here at Grove City College the group provides strong fellowship and evangelism opportunities.
Click on link above to view the Campus Crusade website.
| Canterbury Fellowship | This Group is Currently Inactive |
Canterbury Fellowship is a group for students to discuss and learn about Anglican theology. Anglicans and non-Anglicans are welcome.
| Clowns for Christ | This Group is Currently Inactive |
The purpose of the Clowns for Christ ministry is twofold: First, they desire to spread the love and joy of Christ to others, whether through skits or other types of “clowning around”. Second, they earnestly seek to challenge and encourage Christians in their walk and present the good news of Jesus Christ to the unsaved. It is their prayer that they may humbly serve those to whom they minister, and therefore, through God’s blessing, glorify the name of Christ.
| DRIVE | Tuesdays 8:15-10 pm | Morledge Great Room, Rathburn Hall | Emily Hicks, President | hicksec1@gcc.edu |
DRIVE (Drama Reaching Inner-cities through Visual Evangelism) is a student-led ministry with the goal of sharing the message of God's love through powerful Gospel-centered dramas set to music. The weekly meetings combine fellowship, Bible study, drama practice, and evangelism training. The group does various outreaches throughout the semester in which it presents the dramas on city streets, in churches, or partnered with other missions in order to both meet physical needs as well as share the gospel. DRIVE is ideal for anyone with a passion for fellowship and for sharing Christ with others.
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes |
Sundays 8 pm |
Morledge Great Room, Rathburn Hall |
Ryan Cypher, President | cypherrt1@gcc.edu |
This group is open to men and women athletes
and to those interested in athletics who have a Christian perspective of
play and competition. The national purpose of FCA is to confront athletes
and coaches with the challenges and adventure of following Christ. Meetings
are held Sunday evenings and include singing, discussion, Bible study and/or
athletics.
| Fellowship of Christian Educators |
Meetings & Events Vary Each Month |
Contact Julia Menarchek to get involved |
Julia Menarchek, President | menarchekje1@gcc.edu |
The purpose of this organization is to encourage Grove City College students to seek a Christian perspective in education and to provide an opportunity for those students to develop an understanding of Christian principles and ideas within this context. The FCE provides a service for those interested in expanding their awareness of the place, function and result of Christianity in the classroom.
| International Justice Mission | Thursdays 8-9 pm |
Rathburn Hall |
Josh Lopez, President |
The IJM Grove City campus
chapter exists to enable students to raise their voices on behalf of those
oppressed by human trafficking. To accomplish this, we have a three-tiered
strategy: awareness (through events and speakers), education (through a
monthly instructional course), and involvement (through a community
awareness program).
| InterVarsity Missions Fellowship | Every other Thursday 7 pm |
Grace Room, Rathburn Hall |
Elisabeth Stewart, President |
IVMF is a campus ministry that seeks to foster a servant’s attitude toward each other and those around us, while maintaining a constant vision for missions worldwide. Our goal is to promote a sacrificial lifestyle of prayer and outreach through a community in Christ, committed to advancing God’s Kingdom near and far. We offer many ways to get involved both on and off campus, including, but not limited to: weekly Impact meetings, small groups, prayer meetings, weekend retreats, outreaches to Slippery Rock University, and our annual Missions Conference.
Click on link above to view the Intervarsity website.
| Koinonia Gospel Team | Music Practice | Mondays 9-10 pm | Pew 68 | Kyle Thorp, President | thorpkr1@gcc.edu |
| Bible Study | Saturdays 10 am | Harker Hall Lounge |
The Koinonia Gospel Team is a group of students devoted to ministry through song, fellowship with each other through Bible studies and other events, and glorifying Christ in service and praise.
Click on link above to view the Koinonia Gospel Team website.
| Life Advocates | Thursdays 8 pm | Small Seminar Room, Rathburn Hall | Anna Giesmann, President | GiesmannAR1@GCC.EDU |
The Life Advocates is a non-denominational
group bound by their convictions concerning the Biblical truths with regard
to the issues of abortion, infanticide and euthanasia. They believe that the
value of human life is an issue of universal public concern and not merely a
matter of personal morality. Their purpose is to inform the college
community about local and national issues concerning the value of human
life.
| Men of God | Small groups meet at various times each week | Contact Matthew Moffett to get involved | Matthew Moffett, President | moffettmv1@gcc.edu |
Men for God is a non-denominational
Christ-centered ministry for men of Grove City College. The mission of Men
of God is to challenge males to be Godly men of integrity who will influence
the Grove City community and beyond. As an equipping ministry the
organization hosts monthly meetings and training programs to encourage men
to be accountable to God and to each other.
Click on link above to view the Men of God website.
| New Grace | Wednesdays 7:30-10 pm Sundays 2-4 pm | Pew 68 | Andrew Vroblesky, Director | vrobleskyat1@gcc.edu |
New Grace is a singing group that proclaims the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This group is comprised of 19 members who are enthusiastic and dedicated to using their musical talents to glorify the Lord. New Grace travels to churches and proclaims the Word of God through song and testimony. New Grace is active on campus, performing in chapel and for other occasions. They stand united as brothers and sisters in the fellowship of the Lord.
Click on link above to view the New Grace website.
| New Life |
Various branches of ministry meet at different times |
Contact Wes Tomer to get involved |
Wes Tomer, President | tomerwd1@gcc.edu |
Members of this outreach offer hope and a
chance for new life to the young men at George Junior Republic, a local
juvenile delinquent placement center. New Life members can participate in
Thursday evening youth meetings, individual cottage Bible studies, various
chapel services and on-campus prayer teams. Special events also occur
throughout the year.
Click on link above to view the New Life website.
| Newman Club |
Tuesdays Meetings 7-8 pm Group Prayer at 6:30 pm |
Large Seminar Room, Rathburn Hall | Michael Hagan, President | haganmj1@gcc.edu |
The Newman Club is a fellowship organization that seeks to meet the needs of Catholic students on campus and seeks to educate all interested students about the Catholic faith. The goals of the group are Christian fellowship. intellectual and spiritual edification, and community service. All students may participate in any of the activities, which are announced in the weekly newsletter. Click on the Newman Club link above for more information about this organization.
Click on link above to view the Newman Club website.
| Orthodox Christian Fellowship | Thursdays 7:30 pm | South Hall Library | Heather VanderWall, President | VanderWallHN1@gcc.edu |
1. The Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) is a college ministry branch of the worldwide Eastern Orthodox Church. The purpose of the OCF of Grove City College is to support fellowship on campus, to experience and witness the Orthodox Christian Church through community life, prayer, service to others, and study of the Faith (Acts 2:42). Furthermore, OCF will work to nurture and strengthen love for Jesus Christ and His Church in its fullness at this most critical juncture of human life and offer an opportunity for Orthodox Christian students and those who are interested in the Orthodox Christian Church to become more fully acquainted with and informed about their Orthodox heritage.
| Polk Christian Outreach |
Wednesdays 6-9 pm |
Meet in MAP Lobby--transportation to Polk Center is provided | Caleb Fetterolf, President | fetterolfck1@gcc.edu |
The Polk Christian Outreach is a group that
ministers to the mentally and physically handicapped adults at Polk Canter,
a state-run institution in Polk, PA. The group holds weekly worship services
for 40-50 individuals including songs, a short devotional, and prayer. The
group also holds Bible studies, arts and craft time, and basketball games.
Students meet at 6:30 pm in North Lobby every Wednesday evening to depart
for the center. No special skills are required.
| Project Okello | Wednesdays 10 pm | HAL 215 | Peter Mershon, President | mershonpd1@gcc.edu |
1) The purpose of Project Okello is to be an instrument of hope, healing and Christ’s love to the people of Uganda through prayer and action. We meet every week to pray for Uganda as well as to organize events and fundraisers to support different projects in Uganda as well as raise awareness of the needs there.
| Salt Company | This ministry group is currently inactive. |
Salt Company’s goal is to help students on this campus to be the “Salt and Light” in controversial contemporary issues. We do this by inviting professors who are experts on different controversial topics to share with us every other Friday night at 6:00pm in Ket Rec. We start each meeting with praise and worship. The members of Salt Company plan these meetings and other events, but everyone is welcome to attend.
| Steel City Ministries | Various branches of ministry meet at different times | Contact Kristen or Rachel to get involved | Kristen Lightner & Rachel Veenstra, Co-Presidents |
Steel City Ministries serves the Pittsburgh area with Christian service and support. From tutoring city youth to working in neighborhoods to help revitalize communities, these students work under the banner of serving others in the name of Christ.
| Stonebridge Concerts | Mondays 9 pm | Seminar Room, Rathburn Hall | Alex Moore, President | mooreaw1@gcc.edu |
Stonebridge Concerts is a Christ-centered
organization that strives to invite to campus musical artists who will offer
Christian ministry through their music. Stonebridge’s aim is to provide
Grove City College with artists who will bring glory to God through a
variety of musical performance styles.
Click on link above to view the Stonebridge Concerts website.
| Warriors for Christ |
Mondays 7:15 am Thursdays 9 pm |
Harbison Chapel | Ethan Tuxill, President | tuxillea1@gcc.edu |
Warriors for Christ, as a group of committed Christians, strives to be used in ushering in God’s Spirit of revival on campus. Their goal is pursued through a meeting time of praise, corporate prayer, and teaching. Outside of the meetings, small prayer groups are organized for a time of sharing personal concerns, along with praying for the needs of the campus.
| Women of Faith | Tuesdays 9 pm | Seminar Room, Rathburn Hall | Monica Godfrey, President | godfreymr1@gcc.edu |
Women of Faith are Grove City College women who seek to meet and worship together as they grow in their commitment to Christ Jesus.
Click on link above to view the Women of Faith website.
| Young Life |
Outreach in local schools throughout the week |
Contact Kyle Banal to get involved in this ministry | Kyle Banal, President | banalkm1@gcc.edu |
Young Life is an international
evangelical organization with the primary goal of presenting Christianity to
high school students. This goal is accomplished by building personal
relationships, weekly meetings (called “Club”), and taking the high school
students to Young Life Summer camps. Responsibilities of a Young Life leader
are Club, Campaigners (Bible study for students), and contact work at the
high school. Leaders also meet weekly for time of fellowship, worship, and
prayer.
TListed here are several ministry organizations & activities available to Grove City College students. Some organizations meet on campus, while others do service in the local community. The Campus Ministries organizations are listed below. Those organizations with a current website are underlined and can be viewed by clicking on the link.