2006 Miracle Yearbook

Discipleship Minisfries The purpose of Discipleship Ministries was to "foster spiritual growth and life change on campus through the means of small groups and mentoring relationships." We could see this done through discipleship small groups, prayer groups, and the Fit to be Tied program. In September,students were given the option of becoming part of a small group, and this year, more than 80 students chose to be leaders of small group Bible studies. With more than a dozen studies offered, the topics ranged from sex to the Fruit of the Spirit. Senior Clarissa Linde said, "I love being able to encourage and love on the girls in my Bible study, even in simple ways like sending them a card through the post office or providing food at Bible studies." One of the most powerful ways we could support and encourage each other was through prayer, which was what Elijah's Fire, Prayer Force, and the Chapel Prayer Force did. These groups met regularly to uplift each other, their fellow students, and the campus as a whole in prayer to our God. Rebecca Patterson leads Whitney Oosterhouse, Amber Janssen, Mallory Fisher, and the other girls of her discipleship group. Mallory Fisher speaks for the entire group as she exclaims,"Of course we read the chapter!" Fit to be Tied was a mentoring program for engaged or seriously dating couples. Each couple was teamed with a faculty or staff couple who would meet with them throughout the year to discuss issues and questions raised in the group seminars. Junior Natalie Plunket and her fiancee Chad Winder said, "Fit to be Tied has been a great experience as we anticipate our wedding. We have become closer with one another and with God through the seminars and in meeting with our mentors." Through each of these programs, Discipleship Ministries attempted to plug each student into a small group or accountability situation where they could individually grow in their walk with Christ as well as have an impact on the students around them. In the years that these ministries have been on campus, they have left a tremendous impression on the student body and will continue to do so for years to come. • •-1!"- 4.•.04.4 Williams, Ginger Roller, Kim Dudick,Amanda Roller, Brittany McNichols, d Rachel Solsky gather each week for Bible study. Kim Williams said about her group: "They really encouraged and challenged me in my walk with Christ." *The Discipleship Council climbs to the top of a mesa to enjoy the beauty of Arizona at sunset. "They are my brothers and sisters and the ones I know I can always go to whether I want to do something crazy and random or if I want prayer and hugs," said senior Rachel Miller.