Alpha

• Who: Anyone who wants to better understand the basics of the Christian faith
• What: A 12-week series of meetings with an open and honest environment to engage and inspire conversation. There is something for everyone, from people who have gone to church their whole lives to people who have never heard of Jesus until now
• When: Mondays 7-9:30 pm
• Where: Campus Ministries Gathering Room
• Contact: Chaplain Charly Peña (pena@hope.edu)

Core Devotions

• Who: Any college athlete at Hope College
• What: A midweek devotional with athletes from a variety of sports and Matt Margaron, Chaplain of Athletics
• When: Wednesdays 7:15 am
• Where: Campus Ministries Living Room
• Contact: Chaplain Matt Margaron (margaron@hope.edu)

Freshmen Athletes of Faith

• Who: Freshmen student athletes at Hope College
• What: A place where freshmen athletes can meet other athletes interested in living out and growing in their faith at Hope College. Led by Ben DeBoer, an athletic alumnus who can relate to the experience of pursuing faith in the context of sports in college.
• When: Thursdays 9-10:00 pm
• Where: Campus Ministries Living Room
• Contact: Ben DeBoer (deboerb@hope.edu)

Asian Christian Fellowship

• Who: People of Asian descent or interested in Asian culture and desire to grow in faith
• What: A group hosted by professors Fu-Ying Chuang and Yew Meng Koh.
• When: Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 am for six weeks
• Where: Campus Ministries Room 201
• Contact: Chaplain Nancy Smith (smithn@hope.edu)

Creativity and the Creator

• Who: Anyone interested in reflecting on faith and art
• What: A group that will be a space for conversation around creative practice and Christian faith.
• When: Every other Thursday from 11 am-12 pm
• Where: Campus Ministries Living Room
• Contact: Chaplain Jennifer Ryden (rydenj@hope.edu) and Professor Greg Lookerse (lookerse@hope.edu)

Faith & Spanish

• Who: Anyone interested in practicing speaking Spanish and interested in growing in faith
• What: A group that will explore faith formation and speak in Spanish.
• When: Tuesdays at 11 am
• Where: Martha Miller 243
• Contact: Chaplain Charly Peña (pena@hope.edu) and Professor Daniel Woolsey (woolsey@hope.edu)

Global Student Ministry

• Who: International and global minded students who love gathering with Christians from around the world
• What: Join us for fun, food and encouraging conversation.
• When: Sundays, twice monthly, 6 pm
• Where: Campus Ministries Gathering Room
• Contact: Chaplain Charly Peña (pena@hope.edu)

Guys Night

• Who: Men of Hope College
• What: This group will be a brave space to have authentic conversations and fellowship about what Christian manhood is all about. We will be reading selections on the life and spirit of David.
• When: Thursdays 5 pm
• Where: Campus Ministries Living Room
• Contact: Chaplain Shomari Tate (tate@hope.edu)

Immersion Trips

• Who: Any Hope student interested in broadening their perspective by serving relationally and manually in a new place
• What: Immersion trips provide an opportunity to leave the comfort of your hometown and Holland, Michigan and join in the work God is doing in other cities and countries
• When: Every spring break
• Where: There are many trip locations, both domestic and international! Find the most updated list here
• Contact: Chaplain Nancy Smith (smithn@hope.edu)

Small Group Bible Studies

• Who: Any Hope student who is interested in growing deeper in their faith in community
• What: Bible studies led by current Hope students that meet once a week and provide an opportunity to grow deeper in Christ and in friendship
• When: There are various days and times throughout the week that Bible studies meet. Fill out this google form to pick a day and time that works for you
• Where: Ask your small group leaders!
• Contact: Chaplain Jill Nelson (nelsonj@hope.edu)

The After College Experience

• Who: Hope seniors graduating in the Spring
• What: This group is an opportunity to prepare for pursuing a life of faith after college. Seniors will meet weekly to have honest conversations about calling, relationships, money and so much more.
• When: Fridays 8-9:30 am
• Where: Campus Ministries Living Room
• Contact: Chaplain Jill Nelson (nelsonj@hope.edu)