Spiritual Formation
Growing Together
At Point University, we are dedicated to developing future ministry leaders who will impact both the church and society. Our carefully selected Spiritual Formation students receive weekly training to apply their skills in practical ways, serving their peers and integrating ministry across diverse fields for lasting spiritual growth.
2024-25 Spiritual Formation Team
Meet Our Student Leaders
Luke Johnson is a Senior pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. He is on the Dean’s List. Luke says, “I serve this school as the head of the prayer team.
Abigail Hardwick is a Senior pursuing a degree in Communications. She is on the Dean’s List and the Volleyball team. Abigail says, “I plan to attend seminary or pursue a master’s in ministry.
Ava Clay is a Senior pursuing a degree in Communications and a minor in Biblical Studies. She is also a Captain on the Volleyball Team. Ava says,“We can reach students through the fruit we bear by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Alyssa Bennett is a Senior pursuing a degree in Secondary Education and is on the Soccer team. Alyssa says, “I want to help create a relevant and healthy community at Point.”
Natalie Lovelace is a Junior pursuing a degree in Secondary Education in Biology. She is on the Dean’s List and the Softball team. Natalie says, “I want to reach people and show them God’s love.”
Lucas Gardner is a Junior pursuing a degree in Secondary Education in Biology and is on the Dean’s List. Lucas says, “I find it exciting and helpful to be part of a Spiritual Formation leadership team.”
Savannah Hancock is a Sophomore pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. She is on the Production Team, part of the Marching Band, Concert Band, is the Volleyball Manager, is on the Dean’s List and is a recipient of an Endowment Scholarship. Savannah says, “I feel like the Spiritual Formation Team is making an impact on students’ spiritual journeys with Christ.”
Malachi Mitchell is a Sophomore pursuing a degree in Biblical Studies and is on the Dean’s List. Malachi says, “I want to help create systems that lead to discipleship.”
Jordan Buffel is a Sophomore pursuing a degree in Exercise Science. She is on the Dean’s List and is from Cape Town, South Africa. Jordan says, “The Spiritual Formation Team helps bring people closer to God.”
Shellby Dedmon is a Freshman pursuing a degree in Counseling and Human Services and is on the Dean’s List. Shellby says, “I enjoy singing for God and want to show others the joy He can give.”
Student Expectations
As a Christian university, Point expects all members of the community to conduct themselves with integrity, kindness and respect. Point University seeks to provide and cultivate a nurturing community where students and employees can encounter and deepen their relationship with Jesus.
Residential students are expected to abide by the Honor Code — a set of guidelines designed to uphold the dignity of our entire community.
Formation in Every Vocation
As our mission states, our purpose is to “educate students for Christ-centered service and leadership throughout the world.” That’s why our goals are for:
- Every student to see community ministry as an essential part of what it means to say, “Jesus is Lord”
- Every student to see the importance of integrating faith and vocation
- Some students to sense that they are called to ordained ministry as vocation
Community Formation
Point has a number of opportunities for students to connect with one another as a spiritual community. Our monthly chapel services encourage students, faculty and staff to gather together for worship, fellowship and teaching, and our Form Groups allow students to meet with a group to study the Bible together. We also partner with a local campus ministry, Feast. Feast hosts a weekly gathering, small groups and exciting activities for all residential students.
The Great Co-Mission
Our spiritual formation theme for the 2024-25 academic year is “The Great Co-Mission,” which is based on Matthew 28:19-20, “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”