Practical Christian Involvement

Student Activities + Student Life

Practical Christian Involvement (PCI) is the outreach arm for Bryan College, existing in order to cultivate in all Bryan students a lifestyle of service as a response to and expression of the Gospel in their lives. All Bryan students are invited to join in this great movement of service. Contact Ben Norquist in the PCI office (303) in the Latimer Student Center, phone 423-775-7491, or email Ben.Norquist@bryan.edu.

Act 2 Show Christ  is a theater ministry focusing on bringing their audiences the message of Christ’s love while encouraging the members of the group to let their lights shine for God’s glory.  Contact act2showchrist@bryan.edu.

Break for Change is the short-term mission movement of Bryan College, involving students and faculty, and staff at national and international locations each Spring Break.   Each team has a unique ministry focus, tailored to the needs of their destination and ministry partners.  Contact Caleb Beasley at cbeasley5014@bryan.edu or Rachel Smith at rsmith9383@bryan.edu.

Evangelism seeks to begin spiritually significant conversations with unbelievers in the Dayton area, sharing the Gospel and praying with those in need.  Contact Jordan Koskamp at koskamper@yahoo.com.

LIFE Club participants meet with area high school students in small groups to address issues such as abstinence, secondary virginity, love, body image and respect.  LIFE Club members encourage the students to make wise decisions in their dating relationships and show them Christ’s redeeming love.  No contact at this point.

Lifeblood supports the Banjara Tribal Ministries Orphanage in Hyderabad, India.  The orphanage lodges, feeds and educates close to 2,000 “untouchable” children who would otherwise be susceptible to sale as laborers, prostitutes or temple sacrifices.  Bryan students provide financially for children at the orphanage by giving blood plasma, then giving the proceeds to the orphanage.  Contact David Villanueva at dvillanue9374@bryan.edu.  Please click here to view Lifeblood video.

Pals provides Bryan students with the opportunity to create a deep relationship with children between the ages of 6 and 12.  These children and the Bryan Pals are mutually blessed by the Pal friendships.  Contact Danielle Wilson at vwilson4426@bryan.edu or Phillip Kohler at pkohler2834@bryan.edu.

RIDE (Reaching Individuals with Disabilities Effectively) uses horses and horseback riding to help children overcome physical and developmental disabilities. Contact Kesse Robinson at krobinson7507@bryan.edu.seeks to raise awareness about the scourge of modern-day slavery and funds for ministries actively fighting this evil.  Contact Andrew McPeak at

Senior Adult Ministry connects Bryan students to residents at local nursing homes.  The Bryan students’ activities range from leading worship services and exercise classes to providing a listening ear and a friendly touch.  Contact Meredith Moore at mmoore2760@bryan.edu.

SSTOP (Students Stopping the Trafficking of Persons  raises awareness among students about the global problem of trafficking, facilitate dialogue about trafficking and thoughtful solutions from a Biblical perspective, urge those in power to use their resources to prevent trafficking, and support and participate in local and international work to restore trafficked victims. Contact Andrew McPeak at amcpeak6464@bryan.edu.

Students in Service assist community members with home repairs, yard work, cleaning and building projects.  The Bryan students aim to connect personally with those whom they serve.  Contact Deryk Rankin at drankin2985@bryan.edu.

Testify shares the Gospel creatively through a combination of song, mime, sign language, and drama at local churches and other events.  Contact us by e-mail:  testify@bryan.edu
 
Tutoring provides tutoring for local school children privately and through the Dayton YMCA as well as English tutoring for Dayton’s Hispanic population.  Bryan tutors develop relationships with their students as they assist them in their academic endeavors.  Contact Elizabeth Benscoter at ebenscote4441@bryan.edu.

Do you have a desire to minister in another way? PCI can equip you and other Bryan students begin a new ministry. Contact Ben Norquist at 775-7491.

Required Documents

TUTORING 

PALS

SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY: Martin Luther King, Jr., Day

Each year, professors, students, and staff break from the routine of classes to bless the community in many of its service needs. With packed lunches in hand, the Bryan community spread out across Rhea County to demonstrate Christ's love through service.

"I was impressed to see 15 of the students moving sawed logs in 19-degree weather. Four others transplanted approximately 28 Hemlock saplings from the woods ... By noon, the students had completed what we thought might take two days."

"As a group, I was impressed with their quiet, gentle spirit, and their servant attitude."

"Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep onself from being polluted by the world." James 1:27 (NIV)

SERVICE TO THE NATIONAL COMMUNITY: Hurricane Katrina Relief

In October 2005, 80 members of the Bryan community gave up their fall break to serve others in Baton Rouge, LA. To read about their trip, click here.