There's nothing like a group for committed fellowship, Bible study, prayer, service, and accountability to help one grow in their daily journey with Jesus Christ. 

Small Group Bible Studies

Whether these groups meet in dorms, apartments or elsewhere on campus, they offer the opportunity to consider God's word with the mind and the heart, helped by the questions and insights of others in the group. Members commit, or "covenant," to be a regular part of the group for at least a semester.  

Frequently Asked Questions about Small Group Bible Studies

"What is the purpose of a Small Group Bible Study?"

• Discipleship - everyone needs to grow and be challenged in his or her daily journey with Jesus Christ.
• Fellowship - everyone needs to have healthy relationships and friendships while attending college.
• Accountability - everyone needs to have someone in his or her life to be a support and help them be responsible for their actions and decisions.
• Service - everyone needs to have a good understanding and be involved in serving others - whether through a service project or helping someone in the community.

"What is Campus Ministries trying to accomplish through this experience of weekly accountability?"

• It is our hope that each student will take their spiritual development seriously and reflect on their personal strategy for spiritual growth while at MVNU. It is to that end that we desire to engage the whole person in relationship with God.

"Who can participate in Small Group Bible Studies?"

• All Freshmen are assigned in their residence halls in groups of 8-10 students.
• Upperclassmen are encouraged to meet with their peers, athletic teams, social clubs or organizations, campus ministries organizations, or in their apartments.

"How does a MVNU student (residential or commuter) get involved in a Small Group Bible Study?"

• Contact Kendra Lambert, Assistant to the Chaplain for Small Group Ministries at ext. 4137

"Who leads the Small Group Bible Studies?"

Upperclassmen must read and understand the Small Group Leader Responsibilities sheet and fill out an application (click here and print off a copy). Go through a 15 minute interview process with the Small Group Ministries Staff. Must maintain a 2.0 gpa. Be in good social standing with the office of Student Development. The office of Campus Ministries trains, resources, and prepares upperclassmen leaders to lead a small group Bible study.

Small Group Bible Study Leader Application
Application Process

Please read the job description before beginning the process of completing the application. If you have any questions, contact Kendra Lambert at ext. 4137 or klambert@mvnu.edu

On this website you can read the Small Group Leader Responsibilities and then click on the below link to download and save the Word document to your computer. The completed and signed application must be returned to the Chaplain's office no later than Friday March 14, 2008.

Small Group Leader Job Description
New Small Group Leader Application
Returning Small Group Leader Application

You can sign up for an interview time in the Chaplain's Office starting, March 24 - March 28, 2007. 15-minute interviews will begin during the evening hours of March 31 - April 4, 7:00 - 10:00, 2008 in the Chapel conference Room.

Prayer Ministries

The Prayer Walk - The Prayer Walk is a maze of stations set up throughout the chapel auditorium. The idea of "The Prayer Walk" is taken from a Prayer Labyrinth which allows one to go through different stations and spend time reflecting on God's Word, praying, answering questions that are specific to concerns and anxieties that you may be dealing with in your daily walk with Jesus Christ. All students, staff, and faculty are invited to participate in "The Prayer Walk." This event runs for 2 weeks prior to Fall Revival during the fall semester.

Prayer Rooms - Students have an opportunity to use the different prayer rooms that are set up within the Residential Dorms during the school year. These prayer rooms provide a quiet atmosphere to be still, come before the Lord in prayer, take time to journal and meditate on God's Word. There are prayer rooms located on the second floors of Pioneer Hall, Galloway Hall, and Oakwood Hall. For upperclassmen living in the apartments or Redwood Hall there is a prayer room in Birch F Lounge and on the first floor of Redwood Hall.

Have a Prayer Request?
All prayer requests need to be sent to the following email address prayerwarriors@mvnu.edu instead of being emailed to the switchboard. The division of Campus Ministries (Small Group Ministries/Prayer Warriors - coordinated through Kendra Lambert) will be handling all requests. Prayer Requests will continue to be sent out to all faculty, staff, and students via email so that the campus community can pray for the needs. Please be specific about what group you would like your prayer request to be sent out to (ex: just to faculty & staff, or students, or all campus members).


Contact Us
For more information contact Kendra Lambert (740) 392-6868 ext. 4137 or kendra.lambert@mvnu.edu