Church Relations
Earn Free MVNU Gear!
You can earn a free limited edition T-shirt and a soft-sided cooler if you do any of the following:
- Schedule a campus visit for your students by emailing us at MVNU.CampusVisit@mvnu.edu.
- Bring your youth group to one of our campus events listed below.
- Host an MVNU visit at a youth group gathering or service. Both the Music and Ministry worship team and our Admissions Counselors are available. Interested? Send us an email and we’ll get you on the calendar.
Youth leaders, if you’re looking for the dates for this year’s MVNYou Mondays (previously Open House Visit Days), click here. These have been built for your juniors and seniors (along with their parents) to get a glimpse into the MVNU Experience and ask any questions they may have about our campus.
SonFest
September 21, 2024
Experience an amazing all-day lineup of top Christian recording artists, fun activities, good food, and an awesome reminder of God’s love!
Breakaway
March 21-22, 2025 (overnight optional)
Want your students to experience a day in the life of a Christian college campus? Applied and accepted students spend 24-hours in the shoes of an MVNU student for only $35. Stay in the dorms, attend class, eat in the cafeteria, worship in chapel, and meet future classmates and roomies.
MSO: Middle School Only
April 6, 2025
Youth groups and school groups of 6th-8th graders are invited to attend this action-packed, fun-filled, all-day event!
Clergy Kids Retreat
February 15–17, 2025
Since the 1st Clergy Kids (CK) Retreat, we’ve allowed large chunks of time for students to play, laugh, pray, relax, and hangout; in super-sized awesome suites; with great meals; and meaningful sessions of worship, story-telling, and small groups. The retreat is led by adult CK's who know intimately about the blessings, challenges, and joys of the CK life. Teen's lives are transformed through the retreat and lifelong friendships are formed. It’s amazing to watch God bring encouragement, healing, hope and new perspectives during our short time together.
Youth Leader Summit
March 27, 2025
Youth Leader Summit is a day to decompress, reconnect, and remember why you love youth ministry. The Summit will take what you are passionate about and make it easy for you to implement into your ministry. Learn more about Youth Leader Summit 2025—
Music and Ministry
Our traveling music group, Transformed, is available for worship services, camps, retreats, teen gatherings and other special events.
Ministry Candidates and Interns
OK, so some of you are looking to hire a youth pastor. We've got some of the best candidates graduating this spring. And, youth leaders, you could use a little help during summer, right? Hire an MVNU student intern! For more information, contact Dr. Doug VanNest, Dean of the School of Christian Ministry, at Douglas.VanNest@mvnu.edu or Professor Jenn Ballenger, at jennifer.ballenger@mvnu.edu.