Spiritual Formation

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By now, we hope you’ve seen that ACU is a Christian campus dedicated to combining world class academics and authentic relationships in a Christ-centered environment. [On-drey-uh] Andrea, a Junior, Business and Psychology major from Odessa, Texas, is going to share how her student experience, teaches her, about other cultures and continues to shape and grow her faith. Andrea, the floor is yours! 

Thanks, Alex, and welcome everyone! My freshman year in high school, I came to visit Abilene Christian University and stood at Jacob’s Dream. Back then, I couldn’t have imagined just how much of a home ACU would become – one full of amazing opportunities for spiritual growth. The Chapels in Moody first introduced me to ACU’s amazing multicultural organizations where I have become so involved as an event coordinator, leading with the chaplain and other officers. In addition to campus-wide chapels, we also have small group chapels every morning at 11. These smaller groups help me be intentional in my faith and teach me ways to live an abundant life. On Friday’s we worship! Praise Day Fridays pull us all together midday and Midnight Worship brings us to life at night. I also love the Missions Week ACU hosts each year for students to meet with organizations that serve local communities in Abilene, around the States, and abroad. I had the chance of a lifetime to use my nursing major for, showing me that I can make a difference anywhere. There are three values we stand by at ACU: proximity, participation, and purpose. These values are supported by the diverse selection of chapels across campus that appeal to many interests and places of calling, allowing us to have conversations about our faith and purpose at those intersections. Being a student at ACU will teach you to go outside your comfort zone socially, spiritually, and academically. Like God spoke to Jacob through his dream, represented by our beautiful statue, I’ve learned that no matter where I go, he is by my side and will show me my purpose. There is a place just for you here at ACU!  Back to you, Alex!

Andrea, thank you for sharing how ACU strengthens your spiritual formation. There’s always an opportunity to be a part of ACU’s faith-based message through Chapel, a mission trip, or being involved in a student organization. I hope your spiritual journey continues to grow even richer, Andrea! Thank you!