To turn lost students into Christ-centered laborers
Our spiritual mandate is found in Matthew 28:18-20
We believe that a relationship with God through Jesus Christ provides the hope and purpose in life that people are seeking. College students often find themselves in an environment that is tearing away at their moral and spiritual stability. They can feel trapped by the pressures of academic life and the deep need to be accepted by their peers. All of this can add up to a college career filled with anxiety, superficial relationships and fear of the future.
Jesus offers today's students something different. In the Bible, Jesus says, "I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly." (John 10:10). When students begin a relationship with God, they find purpose and meaning, and they experience life the way that God intended.
Being a Christian is not about practicing a religion or fulfilling a duty. Being a Christian is about having a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Every person has a story. The gospel is really about our personal stories fitting into the larger story of God's creation and purpose.
Being Christ-centered means allowing God to shape our lives around His eternal purpose. It means evaluating our life's direction and decisions in light of God's Word. Being a laborer refers to God's call for our lives to have great significance and eternal impact. We can serve God in many ways, such as sharing the gospel with others, going on a short-term missions trip, or joining a ministry full-time to help reach others for Christ.
