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Spiritual Life on Campus Campus Minister: Rev. Greg Lee-Parker   In keeping with Haigazian University's aim to help the individual grow as a complete person, the academics are supplemented by a wide range of activities, including the physical, social, and spiritual. Within a context of academic freedom, students are encouraged to explore—or discover—their faith, and grow closer to God.

The Campus Ministry, under the leadership of the Rev. Greg Lee-Parker, interfaces with students through Spiritual Life activities and personal contacts, and offers a variety of ways to explore faith in Jesus Christ. Here is some of what happens on campus during the academic year:

Chapel: Led by students and the Campus Minister, the weekly chapel services are held in a contemporary and informal setting open to anyone, student, faculty or staff, who wishes to attend. Chapel begins with a time of worship through song and then the Campus Minister gives a talk related to students' everyday lives, such as following convictions, friends' influence over your behavior, and relations between the sexes. Guest speakers occasionally visit and sometimes there are slide shows, skits, music videos, and games.

Bible Discussions: A weekly study of an issue or a passage of the Bible give students a chance to discuss ideas and challenge each other's notions. Some of the topics covered include Self Image, Shame, Knowing God's Will, the 10 Commandments, Virginity, Being a Friend, and Learning to Trust. In addition to the on-campus discussion, maturing believers are able to participate in a Discipleship Program, which helps students grow as followers of Jesus Christ through studying a book together, prayer, scripture memorization, and accountability groups.

Retreats: Overnight retreats are held twice a year, and are a chance for student participants to get to know each other better, as well as to grow closer to God. Students help plan the retreat, which includes discussions, studies, games, music, and sports.

Service: Part of the goal of the University is to lead students into service, and so the Spiritual Life program includes guiding the students to discover how they can serve others, following Jesus' example. Students are encouraged to be actively serving in their own churches, which represent the entire spectrum of denominations in the region. Students are also encouraged to serve those around them outside of the church as well, showing their faith by what they do.

Counseling: In conjunction with the university's Counseling Center, the Campus Minister's office is also open for anyone who wishes to come and discuss issues of concern, whether "religious" or not!