INDIANA WESLEYAN INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY IS A CHRIST CENTERED ACADEMIC COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO CH

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INDIANA WESLEYAN INDIANA
WESLEYANUNIVERSITY IS A CHRIST CENTERED ACADEMIC
COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO CHANGING THE WORLD BY
DEVELOPING STUDENTS IN CHARACTER, SCHOLARSHIP AND
LEADERSHIP.
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WHO WAS THE PRIMARY SPIRITUAL INFLUENCE
IN YOUR LIFE?WHAT DID THEY DO?
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INFLUENCE

• Heroes/Hall of faith in the Christian Ministries
• Center-
• 54 framed photos of godly men and women.
• 10 couples directly influenced my life.
• The Flexons, Thompsons, Hoovers,
• The Haines, Caldwells, Carters,
• The Phillippes, Bashmans, Kenworthys and
  Noggles.

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IWU PRIMARY SPIRITUAL INFLUENCE

• Facilitators.
• Students peers.
• Others.
• Chaplaincy.
• Over 50 of our students surveyed report that the
  facilitator was the primary spiritual influence.

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TESTIMONIES

• It is only since I have come to this school that
  I have come to reclaim God in my life.
• I got more than an education, I found Jesus.
• I have been trying to define who I am outside of
  Christ. I really dont have my priorities in
  order.
• I am second guessing the choices and decisions I
  have made regarding God
• six verses in the first chapter of Hebrews
  cleared up a lifetime of lies

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TESTIMONIES

• I was led to this school for a bigger reason
  than just getting my degree.
• The God I knew before IWU would only love me if
  I was good.
• I have felt God pulling at me for a long time.
• I am still lost and confused but I have hope
  now.

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TESTIMONIES

• The prayer requests at the beginning of class
  are so important. I never requested prayer, but I
  knew I desperately needed it.
• The Christ I knew before was all about rules and
  regulations.
• I have a new song in my heart. I am reading my
  Bible more and more.
• I will change my world through the promotion of
  Godly principles.

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SPIRITCARE

• Your care has preserved my spirit.
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  -Job 1012-
• Spiritcare is a ministry of Indiana Wesleyan
• University. Our purpose is to care for the
• spiritual needs of adult students by
• introducing them to the person, teachings
• and community of Jesus Christ.

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OUR GOALS

• Changing the world through Christ.
• Changing the world by changing the heart.

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SPIRITCARE FEATURES

• Opportunities to encounter a caring
  chaplain/pastor.
• Quality visits during the degree program.
• Structured devotionals that introduce students to
  the Christian faith.
• Prayer support.
• Crisis support.
• Opportunity to establish a personal relationship
  with God.

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PARADIGM 1

• Features
• Presentations
• Devotionals/videos
• Maintenance
• Materials
• Reporting

• Focus
• Students-one dimension
• Scheduling
• Duty
• Task oriented

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PARADIGM 2

• Features
• Presence
• Encounter
• Engage
• Developing
• Relational

• Focus
• Students, Staff and
• Service providers
• Shared experiences
• Mission
• Influence the individual

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ONLINE CHAPLAINCY

• Build Website
• Hire and train chaplain/use alias
• Chaplain visit each new cohort
• Active ministry not reactive
• Link to Student Services
• Link to resource list and
• spiritual helps
• Kids games

• Relevant topics
• Faith integration
• Make Loves of Life DVD available
• Create wkly devotional site/blog with sign up
• Chaplain church link
• Prayer and Praise link
• Famous quotes
• Verse For The Week
• Goal-assign by ID

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HOW CAN YOU HELP?

• Create a spirit of expectancy and enthusiasm
  regarding the chaplaincy/ Spiritcare and express
  your Christian faith while instructing.
• Communicate with the chaplain. Permit time for
  devotions and prayer.
• Integrate through discussions the teachings
  presented by the chaplain. Remember its about
  relationships.

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HOW?

• Encourage students to dialog with the chaplains
  about spiritual questions or when crisis needs
  arise.
• Model Christ-likeness to your students.
• Pray for your students by name, participate in
  the PP, and be passionate.
• Remember Who gives out the final pay check!

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YOU NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH OF AN IMPRESSION
YOU HAVE ON PEOPLE FOR GODS SAKE.