Thursday, September 13, 2007
Campus ministry Wesley KU has made a more personalized kind of worship available to students this semester. The ministry introduces life groups in addition to its Tuesday evening services.
Life groups are small bible study and prayer groups specifically designed for students who deal with similar situations and issues. Life groups formed so far include sections for men, freshmen, artists, fraternity members and sophomore women. The groups meet at various times in comfortable, casual settings on campus and around Lawrence.
Life group leader Kyle Bauman, Edinburgh, Ind., junior, said the groups provided a more trusting, personal atmosphere than a larger worship service.
“It’s just like comparing larger lectures to smaller classes in college,” Bauman said. “The smaller setting can bring more discussions.”
All life groups work through the same “conversation journal,” a devotional guide that starts with the book of Matthew and works through the Gospels in the Bible. Bauman said the readings weren’t long or difficult, but were meant to spark questions and conversation.
He said that the journals would help students get into the Bible and that open conversation would allow them to be honest about issues they encountered. He also said the groups were made to assist students as they grew closer to God and provide others who could answer members’ questions. Bauman will begin his men’s life group this Friday at 7 p.m.
Katie Trinter, associate director of Wesley KU, said both mentors and students benefited because they were able to cover issues more in-depth than they could during a worship service.
“As the staff, it’s difficult to personally reach out to a campus of thousands,” Trinter said.
Trinter will lead a life group for artists. She said she wanted to talk about how to balance being an artist and having a strong faith.
“Artists seem so spiritual, yet sometimes they’re not very religious,” Trinter said. “I think they feel religion is very structured. I want to show them there are so many creative ways to express their faith.”
If students can’t find a group that fits their needs, they are encouraged to create their own. Trinter said Wesley KU offered a mentor program that helped leaders start life groups.
“It can be stressful leading a group,” Trinter said. “We want to help empower them and answer any questions they have.”
Students are encouraged to attend Wesley KU’s regular worship services held in Room 100 of Smith Hall every Tuesday evening at 8. Anyone interested in attending a life group or forming their own group should contact Katie Trinter at (440) 315-5193.
— Edited by Chris Beattie
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