We desire that all our students grow in knowing God through Jesus.
The Office Spiritual Formation equips students to engage their faith journeys intentionally and authentically, and we create space for Christian community on campus. Our whole student body is invited to participate and contribute, regardless of whether you identify as Christian.
Our office aims to cultivate opportunities for and with students to encounter God, be formed by the Spirit, and embody Christ-like character. One way we do this is by facilitating a campus-wide gathering as well as small-group breakout chapels every week.
We want to hear from you! Let us know who or what you would like to see in The Gathering.
Chapel Requirement
Chapel is meant to invite us into a communal rhythm in which we share life together. Each week, the entire campus gathers together, and students meet with a small, consistent group.
Requirements: Students are required each semester to accrue 20 chapel credits. No more than 15 of those credits may come from The Gathering. No more than 10 of those credits may come from your enrolled Breakout.
iAttended: iAttended is used to track your chapel attendance throughout the semester. Below are instructions for how to set up your account and use the app.
Getting Started
- Download the iAttended app from the Apple Store or on Google Play
- Enter your @mail.lipscomb.edu email address
- Select "Send activation link" and check your email
- Follow the steps in the email from iAttended
To Log Attendance:
- Open the app and tap "scan code"
- Hover over the QR code
*You may also use your phone camera as long as you have the app downloaded.
Don’t have a smartphone? Accommodations can be made! Email us and someone will be in touch to help you!
Virtual Exception: All full-time, traditional* undergraduate students are required to participate synchronously in The Gathering. Students who cannot be present in Allen Arena on Tuesdays because of their class, work or internship schedule may apply for a virtual exception, meaning they can participate in The Gathering virtually and asynchronously each week by watching a recording of The Gathering on the iAttended app or on iattendedapp.com to be marked as having attended.
The Gathering
We believe that the communal pursuit of God is one of our primary callings as followers of Jesus. Our community participates in the campus-wide Gathering to fellowship with God and each other through prayer, worship and the study of Scripture.
The Gathering meets in Allen Arena at 10:55 a.m. every Tuesday for the whole semester.
Want to speak at The Gathering? Fill out our speaker request form.
The Fruit of the Spirit: Cultivating Christ-like Character
The Fruit of the Spirit is the holistic expression of a life transformed by good news. It is not just the result of a self-help book or of a new year's resolution; it is not simply dependent upon our ability to will these things into our lives. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control are different expressions of the same Spirit—the Spirit who cultivates Christ-like character in us.
August
Aug. 24
Welcome
Office of Vocation & Spiritual Formation
Aug. 31
Convocation
President’s Office
September
Sept. 7
Dr. Candice McQueen
Sept. 14
Spirit
Lauren Pinkston
Sept. 21
Love
Beki Baker
Sept. 28
Joy
Chris Klotz
October
Oct. 5
Peace
Lee Camp
Oct. 12
Kindness
Aaron Howard
Oct. 19 – No Gathering
Oct. 26
Goodness
Mark Moore
November
Nov. 2
Faithfulness
Lipscomb’s Gospel Choir
Nov. 9
Patience
Brent Roe-Hall
Nov. 16
Gentleness
Claire Frederick
Nov. 23 – No Gathering this week because of Thanksgiving Break.
Nov. 30
Self-Control
Sydney Cipriani
December
Dec. 7
The Fruit of the Spirit
Office of Vocation & Spiritual Formation
Breakout Chapels
Breakouts are an opportunity for more intimate connection through diverse ways of engaging our spiritual journeys. Groups are led by Lipscomb faculty, staff, students, alumni and ministry partners. Some Breakouts explore specific topics while others seek to deepen relationships in already existing communities, like student orgs, res halls and social clubs. Our office loves to help students find the Breakout that is the best fit for them!
Students commit to a group at the beginning of the semester and meet with that group weekly. Most Breakouts meet on Thursday mornings at 10:55 a.m., but a variety of Breakouts meet at other times.
