Students are instrumental in planning the voluntary weekly chapel and every-other week Sunday evening worship services.
Become a ministry assistant
Ministry assistants help students get involved in campus ministries and activities. Assistants are chosen in the fall via an application and interview process.
Spiritual Life
With students from 25 different denominations, 23 states and six countries, our campus is very diverse, Shaped by Mennonite values of respect, peacemaking and service, we believe there is great value when people of different backgrounds come together to create one community.
We seek to shape our worship and ministries in ways that are welcoming and meaningful to all students, regardless of their background.
Chapel and Worship
Stephen “Tig” Intagliata serves as Bluffton’s campus pastor
CHAPEL SERVICES
Chapel services are held each Thursday at 11 a.m. in Yoder Recital Hall. While chapel
attendance is not required, it is a privilege and a blessing to be able to worship
together as a campus community. Our chapel services are planned by a team of students,
faculty and staff, who involve a variety of people in carrying out the service including
guest speakers and musical groups.
CHAPEL PLANNING COMMITTEE
Chapel planning committee meets weekly to plan and evaluate chapel services. Comprised
mostly of students, along with some faculty and staff, the committee seeks to plan
worship services that reflect the diversity of worship styles and denominational backgrounds
of our student body.
SUNDAY NIGHT WORSHIP
A worship service is held every Sunday evening at 8:30 p.m. in Yoder Hall using a
contemporary style to meet the spiritual needs of students desiring to grow deeper
in their walk with Christ. This setting is informal with opportunities for students
to give testimony to what God is doing in their lives and the life of the body of
Christ.
WORSHIP BAND
Students make up the worship band that leads music at Chapel services and other worship
events. The band is led by a local worship pastor and practices are held on Wednesday
night. If you would like to sing or play in the worship band at Chapel, please contact
Campus Pastor “Tig” Intagliata or Chapel band leader Jonathan Burkey.
WORSHIP DANCE
The Worship Dance team practices weekly and performs during Chapel services several
times throughout the school year. No previous dance training is necessary. If you
are interested in being part of the team or learning more about it, contact Campus
Pastor “Tig” Intagliata.
COMMUNITY CHURCHES
Students are also encouraged to get involved with a local church of their choice.
A list of area churches is available through the campus ministries office or your hall chaplain.
FELLOWSHIP
Fellowship groups, service groups, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Bible studies and Spiritual Life Weeks are just a few of the opportunities offered through the spiritual life office.