Learning Communities

For male and female students wanting to discover what plans the Lord has in store for them.

Christianity is being pushed out of politics and schools; what can the Christian do? Recently, there has been an outcry for moral leaders. Unfortunately, the last generation of Americans has been deprived of the moral teaching needed to stem this crisis. Students will be studying Chuck Colson's "How Now Shall We Live?" and discover the plans the Lord has in store for them. Members live in the Barracks and Shelter stairwells and take the corresponding First-Year Integration course.

Growing Women God's Way Community

For female students desiring to deepen their relationship with Christ and fulfill His purpose.

God has many different paths available for women and He desires that all women use their gifts for His glory. Students will study women of the Bible and learn how these examples can strengthen their walk with God. Students will explore spiritual disciplines and Fruits of the Spirit and will hear from women in the CCU community. The primary purpose and focus of this community is to find ways for women to deepen then relationships with Christ and fulfill His purposes for their lives. Members live in the Boondocks stairwell and take the corresponding First-Year Integration course.

For male and female students interested in analyzing trends of the future and their role in it.

The Strategic Leadership Community will focus on analyzing the trends of the future (transportation, energy, food, genetics, nanotechnology, war and peace, Christianity, and other social issues). The future is embedded in the present and students will learn an array of techniques used in strategic foresight and "futuring" that are used in organizations around the world to "peek" into the future. Members live in the Junkyard and Highlands stairwells and take the corresponding First-Year Integration course.

For male students seeking direction in evangelism, discipleship, and leadership.

The Strategic Ministry Community is directed at a strategic investigation of evangelism, discipleship, mission, and leadership as a life-long praxis in order to develop the maxim of Life-Process Discipleship. Members live in the Ghetto stairwell and take the corresponding First-Year Integration course.

For male and female students passionate about developing spiritual disciplines.

This community's focus is the journey that God takes us on in the process of spiritual formation...from the inside (heart transformation) to the outside (becoming a world changer). Students will focus on the spiritual disciplines that they will need along this journey in order to get where God wants them to go. Among resources used is Kenneth Boa's book, "Conformed to His Image". Members live in the Barracks and Shelter stairwells and take the corresponding First-Year Integration course.

For male and female students who desire to seek God's will in their lives and decision making.

There are many good options for doing the will of God, but only one becomes the will of God - the one we choose. How do we hear God and know which path He desires? This community will give students a solid foundation from which to make decisions in the present moment that will subsequently impact the major decisions they will be making about their future. Members live in the Junkyard and Highlands stairwells and take the corresponding First-Year Integration course.