We exist to connect college-aged students to gospel-centered community.
We seek to do this via small groups, classes, and serving in the local church. While it is important for college-aged students to have community with their peers, we find it even more important to have a relationship with the larger body of the church. We believe true contentment in college is largely associated with being plugged into a local church, and want to encourage college students to have intergenerational discipleship.
Values
Gospel Simplicity
We are obsessed with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The purpose of our ministry is to focus on the Gospel, preach the Gospel, and share the Gospel with others. We desire to do this in a way that is simple, not attractional. We want people to be attracted to Jesus, and His Word. There is nothing more important or beautiful than the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. 1 Cor. 2:1-5, 1 Cor 15:3-8, Eph 2:1-10, Col 2:13-15, Titus 3:3-7.
Reverent Worship
We want to worship God in a way that is fitting to Him. God is holy, majestic, awesome, and wonderful. He is preeminent over all things. Our worship on earth seeks to join the angels and saints as they declare, “Holy is the Lord God Almighty.” We desire to worship with reverence – in spirit and in truth. Psalm 16, 100, 113, Romans 12:1-2, John 4:23-24, Psalm 25:14
Faithful Living
We believe that faith without works is dead. Faith must act. Jesus stirs us to live faithfully. Obedience to Jesus is a joyful endeavor. We desire for our orthodoxy (right beliefs) to match our orthopraxy (right practices). These must be congruent. What we believe about God must infiltrate how we live. Ultimately, we long to follow God as faithfully as we can. James 1:22-25, 2:26, Phil. 2:12-18, Eph. 4:1-7, Eph 5:1-2, Col. 3:1-4, 12-17, 1 Thes. 5:16-18, 1 John 2:6, Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Peter 1:13-25, Matthew 16:24-26, Psalm 25:4-5,
Mobilizing Disciples
We realize that our faith is not only personal. It should be public too. We want to disciple students and send them out to disciple others. Disciples who make disciples. The Gospel is too good of news to be kept private. We desire to multiply our faith from our church, to our community/campuses, to our state, and to the nations. Mobilizing others for Christ is the heart of discipleship. 1 Timothy 4:11-13, Matt. 28:16-20, Acts 2:38-41, Matthew 5:13-16.
Weekly Rhythm
College Nights - Every Tuesday, 7pm @ The Well starting August 26th Learn More
College Class - Every Sunday, 11am @ Front Porch starting August 31st Learn More
College Gospel Communities - Weekly at various addresses.
Opportunities to Connect
Every college-aged student in Abilene is introduced to our church by having the opportunity to join a Gospel Community (a.k.a Small Group) These gospel community gatherings are simply places for college age students to engage in prayer, bible study, spiritual formation practices, and christ-centered community. Aside from being a part of a gospel community, the college ministry will have Sunday morning classes and various outings and events throughout the year.
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College Gospel Communities
Email college@thewellabilene.com for addresses
Freshmen GC - Mondays at 7pm
Contact: Hudson Manlove (830-360-4126)
Lane VosKamp
Luke Talley
Girls Only GC - Mondays at 7pm
Contact: Avery Lacroix (432-260-8629)
Emmery Kovalcik
Marissa Bosco
Co-Ed GC - Thursdays at 7pm
Contact: Jack Helsley (817-676-6659)
Sam Bottorf
Randy Melder
Kaitlyn Beutel
Co-Ed GC - Thursdays at 7pm
Contact: Joanie Burns (325-207-7505)
Drew Haston
Auston Gray
Olivia Sears
You can learn more and contact us directly via our instagram page @thewellcollege or by sending us an email!
Blessings,
The College Ministry Team