At the core of the IWU experience is the opportunity you will have to grow spiritually and engage in a Christian community. Indiana Wesleyan offers engaging worship in Chapel, meaningful connection in small groups, and supportive faculty who will take the time to talk to you and pray with you. We believe God loves every student and desires to speak into their lives, no matter where they are on their spiritual journey.
You will have real opportunities to do more than just talk about your faith; you will be able to live it out in practical ways. Students have many opportunities to serve on campus, off-campus, and internationally. Our mission is to encourage students to be World Changers right now.
Chapel
IWU is a worshipping community and gathering in an intentional and rhythmic way provides a supportive framework that fosters spiritual formation all over campus and is identity-forming.
We prioritize the SPIRITUAL FORMATION HOUR every Monday-Wednesday-Friday at 10:05 a.m. During this hour, three days a week, our community pauses to worship, learn from God’s Word, connect with each other, engage in spiritual practices, and grow spiritually.
- Mondays @ 10:05 a.m. are set aside for WORD with an emphasis on Scripture.
- Wednesdays @ 10:05 a.m. are set aside for WISDOM with an emphasis on small groups.
- Fridays @ 10:05 a.m. are set aside for WITNESS with an emphasis on testimony.
Check out our CHAPEL MAP to see what we value and prioritize as a community.
Dean of Spiritual Formation & Campus Pastor
Rev. Dr. Andrea Sumers is the Dean of Spiritual Formation & Campus Pastor at IWU. She is an ordained minister in The Wesleyan Church and has served as a pastor, a denominational leader, and a professor. She has a huge heart for college students and is passionate about creating space for them to be shaped into the image of Christ for the sake of others.
The IWU community is a disciple-making culture committed to changing the world by helping students grow in Christ's likeness and take their next spiritual step. Students have a variety of spiritually formative opportunities to learn healthy, holy rhythms that reflect a deep love for God and the Holy Spirit's work in their life.
Students have the opportunity to serve in different leadership positions within the Spiritual Formation Office. Student Body Chaplains, Spiritual Life Coordinators, and Small Group Leaders plan and implement student prayer initiatives, lead Bible studies, and help carry out the vision of the Spiritual Formation Office. Chapel Worship Leaders work with a team of student musicians to engage the campus community in the spiritual act of worship through chapel services each semester. The Chapel Engagement Team comes alongside students in their spiritual journey for encouragement and accountability. The Communications Team leverages their skills and gifts to creatively engage the student body with spiritually formative opportunities. Contact the Spiritual Formation Office for leadership opportunities in the areas of ministry, administration, and worship music.
Study Abroad
Global Service Learning Teams allow IWU students to live out their faith internationally.
Ministry Teams
Your unique gifts and talents can glorify God in the community through one of IWU's many ministry teams.
