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Greenville College
 Greenville, Illinois

Denomination: Affiliated with the Free Methodist Church Size: About 1000 traditional students
Affiliation: Member of the CCCU Website: www.greenville.edu/student_life/spiritual_formation/chapel.shtml

Chapel
Mission Statement:
Chapel is the cornerstone of the Spiritual Formation program at Greenville College. A place of corporate worship, prayer, education, and growth, Chapel exists to encourage the formation of Christian community and to foster the development of a vibrant, life-changing relationship with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for each individual within the community.

Distinctive Elements:
There are two important distinctive elements of the Greenville College chapel program:

1. ALTERNATIVES: The programming offers alternatives of various kinds including a range of different styles, schedules, and leadership offered on five days a week

2. DEVELOPMENTAL: The programming is intentionally "developmental" in that the expectations for student participation changes as students move through the college, permitting greater flexibility in the fulfillment of their chapel requirements. Alternative chapels are available for all students, and seniors re permitted more freedom in use of these alternatives, in keeping with our college beliefs that intellectual, moral, and spiritual growth is developmental so our teaching should be developmental.

The Greenville College Spiritual Formation curriculum includes many other elements, such as: small group experiences (Bible studies, discipleship groups, prayer groups), opportunities for outreach and demonstration of one's Christian faith ("GSO" provides over eight different experiential learning ministry opportunities offered on a continuous basis), various special programs (concerts, spiritual development workshops, prayer retreats, etc.)

Monday, Wednesday & Friday Chapels, 9:30-10:20 a.m.

The Chapel programs are varied, but usually include music, prayer, Scripture readings, and a message from a member of our own college community or an outside guest. A four-year topical curriculum is followed, designed to support both the Mission of the College and the mission/objectives of the Chapel program.

Tuesday Prayer & Meditation Chapels

The Tuesday Chapel is a time of individual quiet meditation and prayer in the sanctuary of the Free Methodist Church. Individuals are available to pray with those who desire prayer.

Thursday Night Vespers, 9:00 p.m.

This student-led service is held each Thursday night in LaDue Auditorium and consists of music, testimonies, Scripture readings, and preaching by our music and ministry majors, as well as other fellow-students.

Sundays
The College and the local Free Methodist congregation enjoy an exceptionally cooperative relationship. Other community churches and pastors also ably serve faculty and student members of the College Community. Whatever their denominational preferences may be, students are strongly encouraged to become involved in one of the local churches.

Other Worship Opportunities
The Deeper Walk:
These activities and programs are designed to help us foster a deeper walk with the Lord as we strive to become His continually maturing disciples.

Highlights
Greenville is in the midst of a "Greenville College Chapel A Four-Year Topical Curriculum."   You can find all the details by scrolling down on the chapel website. Here's a preview:

-Year One 2003/2004 - "Jesus Christ - The Author and Perfector of Our Faith"

-Year Two 2004/2005 - "Becoming a Disciple of Christ"

-Year Three 2005/2006 - "Living in Christian Community"

-Year Four 2006/2007 - "Living in the World"

There are also a number of opportunites available in the "Greenville Student Outreach" (GSO) organization.