Welcome to Campus Ministries at Morningside College
Morningside College Campus Ministries welcomes all students into a community of holistic learning and experience, as we seek ways to connect our lives to God and to brothers and sisters in the local and global community. We seek to provide opportunities that encourage spiritual, personal, academic, and professional growth.
Church Relations
At Morningside College, the campus pastor/director of Church Relations seeks to build and maintain relationships with not only The United Methodist Church with whom the college is affiliated, but with other communities of faith as well. We do this by building relationships with pastors and congregations through shared worship, spiritual formation, and service opportunities.
Our Affiliation with The United Methodist Church
From its earliest beginnings, Morningside College has been affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church (now The United Methodist Church) in an enduring relationship that has evolved from one of interdependence to one of shared ministry, as we seek not only to affirm our roots, but also to embrace the current focus of United Methodism on open hearts, open minds, and open doors. In the mission statement of the college, “The Morningside College experience cultivates a passion for life-long learning and a dedication to ethical leadership and civic responsibility,” we find a strong connection with the practical “heart and hand” Christianity of John Wesley.
Pastoral Care and Counseling
The campus pastor at Morningside College keeps an open door for the Morningside College community who are in need of a listening ear, open heart, and open mind, providing pastoral care for all students and faculty and staff members. Morningside College has a network of counseling support services that are available for our students, providing a variety of care and counseling services for those who are experiencing personal, academic, or professional distress; coping with mental health concerns, or seeking spiritual discernment. When needed, referrals are made to other professionals.
