At Emmaus, your spiritual growth is just as important as your academic growth. We believe that your faith in Jesus Christ has a broad reach, informing every aspect of life and learning. 因此, 在以马忤斯, we make it a top priority to root you in God’s Word and give you ample opportunities to firmly establish your relationship with Christ. That is why you'll find many ways to get involved in various ministries, 圣经, service projects and other great opportunities!
”,因此, 从我们听说的那天起, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, 他非常高兴, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.”(坳. 19 -10, esv)
Our chapel program is an essential part of the educational experience 在以马忤斯. Each chapel seeks to enhance Christian life and character by encouraging the discipline of corporate worship and addressing issues from Christian living to current events. Undergraduate students are required to attend chapel with eight absences each semester permitted.
公司的教堂
Corporate chapel convenes in the Glock Auditorium on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:20 a.m. and include messages from Emmaus faculty, local pastors, alumni, and students.
地板上教堂
In addition to our normal chapel service held in the auditorium, each Thursday at 10:20am, students will meet by residence floors for chapel. Under the leadership of the floor RA, these meetings normally include a time of fellowship, 祈祷, 和查经. Occasionally RAs will ask various members of faculty or staff to come speak during their floor 教堂; these can be great opportunities for questions and personal interaction with faculty and staff. Floor chapel promotes community on the floor and provides a rich atmosphere for developing life-long friendships centered on the Word of God.
校园社区团体
校园社区团体 (CCGs) seek to create an atmosphere for spiritual growth through accountability, 祈祷, open discussion and loving community. CCGs are led by fellow students who are mentored by faculty/staff members and under the direction of the Director of 十大网博靠谱平台. These meetings take palce at various times throughout the week.
Spiritual Emphasis Days (SED)
SED is a three day event held each September for the purpose of spiritual encouragement, 点心, 和更新. This event is a combination of uplifting music and challenging messages from a notable guest speaker. 过去的演讲者包括:
- Alexander Strauch (Pastor, speaker and author)
- Dr. Tom Constable (Professor, Dallas Theological Seminary, author and speaker)
An important part of every believer's life is committed fellowship in a local church. 因此, Emmaus requires all students to become involved in a local evangelical church. Below are some of the churches where many of our students serve and attend.
阿伯奥克斯圣经教堂
锚定社区教会
Christ Church of Dubuque
十字路口的教堂
方铅纳圣经教会
The Great Adventure Church
希望教会
新生命教会
半径的教堂
河城教堂
Tri-State Community Church
Serving is an essential part the Christian experience and a vital component of the learning process 在以马忤斯 圣经 College. Through its academic and student development 项目, Emmaus purposes to develop servant-leaders, 具备服务能力, 部, 职业生涯.
Servant Leader Training (SLT)
The SLT program provides each student the opportunity to develop as a servant-leader through engagement in service to the church and the community. Students are encouraged to participate in regularly-scheduled service opportunities in church, para-church, in the community at large and in the broader community.
部 & 服务的机会
Below are just a few of the ministries that our students are often involved in.
几乎家里
Clarity诊所
The Dubuque Dream Center
当地AWANA俱乐部
打开一扇门
Christian 部门 Seminars (CMS)
Christian 部门 Seminar takes place each February to showcase and challenge students to consider summer and full-time 部 opportunities. Camps, ministries, and organizations from across the U.S. and Canada come to the college to present opportunities for both short-term and long-term service and 部. 访问CMS网站 了解更多信息.