University of Arkansas Fayetteville - Razorback Yearbook (Fayetteville, AR)

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Christian ministries lead students to God. N GOD WE TRUST “Without campus ministries, my col¬ lege experience would not have been nearly as special and meaningful. They taught me things about myself that no professor could have ever taught me. The opportunities they provided were some¬ thing that no college student should miss out on,” freshman Lydia Hightower said. Bible studies, prayer groups, weekend re¬ treats, worship meetings, leadership opportunities and intramural sports were just a few of the ac¬ tivities offered by the campus ministry groups to which Hightower re¬ ferred. These groups were ac¬ tively involved in the lives of students on campus. They had a life of their own, but all shared one goal: to provide an outlet for spiritual growth and fellowship among stu¬ dents on campus. Groups ranged from those that had specific religious affiliations, such as the Lutheran Stu¬ dent Association, to non- denominational groups, such as Christ on Campus. Many students grew up in a church and felt most comfortable continuing their association. “I chose to attend the Baptist Student Union because I was raised in the Bap¬ tist church and had many family friends who had been involved there,” freshman Carie Beth Rodgers said. “At first I had not wanted to claim a denomination, bill all of the Christian ministries on cam pus are so open and accepting of eadl other. I really appreciate the unity the) strive for.” Since religous organizations had sudj strong leadership teams and helping tlw students was their main goal, they were able to provide students with opportunities sucll as mission trips and fel lowship. “I’ve gone on trips witfl Student Mobilization, 3 group that has worship time at a Greek house evj ery week, and it’s fun to meet people from differ ent colleges and univeij sities. There was always interaction between people that would not normally happen in 3 typical college setting, freshman Elizabeth Morris said. On any typical day, flf ers, banners, and chalked sidewalks adorned earn ' pus telling about upcorri ' ing events. “We send speakers to each dorm and Greek house, hang bafl ' ners and put up flyers to bring as manf people as we can to our events,” Cart 1 ' pus Crusade for Christ Leadership Teatf member Whitney Tucker, a junior, said’ What was it about these groups tha 1 made them so appealing to students? “It is an outlet. A place to let go, laugl and have fun while still getting an up ' lifting message,” Hightower said. BEHIPPEN MATT. 511 A Y ou Are The Light Of The World A City On The Hill Can ' t Be Hidden (Matthew 5:14), speaks a fellow student. Light on the Hill gave many students an opportunity to speak freely about their beliefs, as well as hear religious speakers and music throughout the afternoon. [Photo by Stewart Cole] Blair Luper 22 Campus Ministries

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T. ' H ey guys, can you give me a hand? Senior Keith Lindley got stuck in a hole while trying to retreive a football. Some leaders started tossing the football while waiting for dinner the first night of the conference. [Photo by Gerald Croson] P assing out a set of instructions, junior Anne Taunton leads her “therapy group” in one last meeting before the campfire. Therapy groups were small groups organized to acquaint students with other leaders. [Photo by Gerald Croson] L eading the way, junior Matt Helmer helps Nola Royster up a steep hill. Helmer and Royster were on their way to an eventful afternoon with other campus leaders. [Photo by Gerald Croson] Leadership Conference

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S inging to an enthusiastic crowd, Liz Pollard and her backup guitarist entertain at Main Event. Main Event was held every Wednesday night at different sorority and fraternity houses on campus. [Photo by Gerald Croson] S howing their support at Light on the Hill, students, faculty and others join together in their walk with Christ. Light on the Hill was held in the Chi Omega Greek Theater on April 1. [Photo by Stewart Cole] Campus Ministries 25