Fresno Pacific Office of Spiritual Formation

Worship night! Today at 7 PM in the SCC Lounge. We will collaborate with Delight for a night of senior testimonies!

Join us for our last Chapel of the semester! We will be in the Forest at 10 AM to celebrate our seniors! The worship team will kick us off and SGA President, Veronica Mendez Garcia, will join us! We hope to see you there!

Come to this happy hour opportunity to do some yoga! Snacks, college hour credit, and blankets will be provided for those who do not have yoga mats. If you have your own yoga mat, feel free to bring your own!

Happy Hour is hosting a yoga day, don’t miss out on this opportunity! Snacks, college hour credit and blankets are provided for those who don’t have yoga mats. Make sure to bring your own yoga mats if you have some!

Join us in the Forest at 10 AM for our Earth Day Celebration! Welcome Pastor Audrey Hindes from Willow Avenue Church as she talks about Grounded Spirituality!

Today in Chapel, we will welcome Dr. Ron Herms and he will close out our I believe series! We will be in the Forest at 10 AM with coffee, tea and snacks available!

Happy Friday Sunbirds! We hope you all had a fantastic second week of classes. If you haven’t had the chance to view this week’s Chapel, there’s still time! College Hour credit is offered for a full week after a Wednesday Chapel becomes available on our blog. A special thank you to our speaker, Geraud Brumfield, who brought us a message from Acts 16 on the true definition of freedom!... Visit fpu.edu/collegehour for College Hour credit and the full message.

Welcome back Sunbirds! We hope you all had a restful break and wish you well on your first day of the spring semester. Don’t forget to join us for COLLEGE HOUR this week, starting TODAY! We can’t wait to see you! As an early notice, please be advised that you must attend 14 events in order to pass College Hour. If you have any questions about this, please DM us or email us at [email protected]

Happy Wednesday Sunbirds! As you transition to Thanksgiving break, we hope you can find some time to listen to this week’s inspiring message by our Chapel guest speaker, Paul Micu, Preaching Pastor at Highview Bible Church. How comforting is it to know that, even when we don’t see it, our God is at work in all things for our own good!? For College Hour credit and the full message, visit fpu.edu/collegehour.... Have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving!

Sunbirds! We want to remind you all that we are HIRING for the Spring 2021 semester. If you’re a student interested in serving the FPU community, being involved in leadership, and working in a faith-based setting, this may be the position for you! Click the link in our bio to read the full job description and apply. For questions, please DM us or email us at [email protected].

This week in Chapel, we have the privilege of hosting two speakers from St. Paul Catholic Newman Center. Father Byron Macias and Edgar Guzman offer a great reminder of prayer and community from Acts 12:5. Be encouraged this afternoon by God’s unfailing love and His gift of freedom! View the full message at fpu.edu/collegehour.

Today’s Chapel is now available on our blog! Our guest speaker is Quentin Kinnison, Associate Professor and Program Director of the Christian Ministry & Leadership program at FPU. We encourage you to take just a few minutes out of your day to be refreshed by God’s word. Why not get some College Hour credit while you’re at it? View the full message at fpu.edu/collegehour.

Last Chapel of Fall 2020 This week, our Chapel guest speaker is Ron Herms, Dean of the School of Humanities, Religion and Social Sciences. His message comes from Acts 14, and it reminds us of the importance of always seeking justice! We pray that you are all having a great final week of classes. For College Hour credit and the full message, visit fpu.edu/collegehour.

Have you watched today’s Chapel?! Don’t miss out! Our guest speaker this week is Josh Lee, adjunct professor at FPU’s Biblical Seminary. As we journey through each day following the footsteps of Christ, let’s not forget to leave space at our table! View the full message at fpu.edu/collegehour.

It’s Wednesday, and you know what that means! Today’s Chapel guest speaker is C.J. Haydock, FPU’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach ( @fpusunbirds ). His message, The Narrative of Transformation, comes from Acts 9. Take a short break to be encouraged by the word of God! For College Hour credit and to view the full message, visit fpu.edu/collegehour.

Happy Wednesday Sunbirds! Our Chapel guest speaker today is Dr. Paul Binion, Senior Pastor of Westside Church of God in Fresno. Be blessed and encouraged by God’s word, and remember to choose significance! For College Hour credit and to view the full message, visit fpu.edu/collegehour.

As Hispanic Heritage Month nears its end, we wanted to share a final word of encouragement for students on behalf of Sirley Carballo, Marketing Strategist at Fresno Pacific. If you missed any of our seven encouragement videos, you can access them all by clicking #fpu_hhm

Our Chapel guest speaker this week is Darren Duerksen, Associate Professor & Program Director of @fresnopacific ‘s Intercultural and Religious Studies program. Today he brings us a word from Acts 7; Go Outside of Jerusalem! For College Hour credit and to view the full message, visit fpu.edu/collegehour.

Today’s message for our students comes from Sonia Medina-Pranger, Assistant Professor and Program Co-Director of FPU’s Social Work program! May her words be an encouragement for you. #fpu_hhm

Missed Pray Together this morning? No worries! Here's how you can continue praying throughout the week. Have a prayer request? Feel free to send us a message!

Join us for Pray Together! This morning we’ll spend some time praying for the violence in our city, the ministry of the Marjaree Mason Center and our FPU community. We hope to see you at 10 am.

Missed out on yesterday's IG Live worship session with Shalom? Here’s a recap for you to watch! Stay tuned for our next Praise Break :)

Today’s featured staff are Estela Saldaña from Career Development and Angela Muñoz from our International Office. Listen to their words of encouragement and motivation for our students! #fpu_hhm

Our Chapel guest speaker for this week is Adam Krumpe, FPU student and one of our very own Student Chaplains! Today he brings us a word of encouragement from Acts 6. For College Hour credit and to view the full message, visit fpu.edu/collegehour.

Meet the OSFD team! Today our Student Chaplains came together to serve alongside Every Neighborhood Partnership and their food distribution at Olmos Elementary. We are so grateful for the chance to connect and serve our neighbors! Interested in joining us? DM us for more info. The next distribution will be November 3rd.

Today’s featured staff, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, are Jaime Ramirez and Alfredo Ramirez. Listen to their messages of encouragement for our students! #fpu_hhm

Our celebration continues! Today's word of encouragement for our students comes from ASC Tutoring Supervisor, Francisco Carrillo. You are unique!

Today’s Chapel guest speaker is Rici Skei, Co-Pastor of On Ramps Covenant Church. Her message comes from Acts 5:1-11. Character counts! View the full message at fpu.edu/collegehour.

As we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we will continue to feature videos from our Hispanic/Latinx staff and faculty as they share their narratives and words of encouragement for our students. Today’s featured staff are Reyna Benitez and Celeste Hernandez. If you missed our first staff feature, click on our page to check it out! #fpu_hhm

Happy Wednesday! Today’s Chapel guest speaker is our very own Sonia Medina-Pranger. Go listen to more of her encouraging message over at fpu.edu/collegehour! Leave us your name and student email to receive College Hour credit.

The Office of Spiritual Formation & Diversity and the ALAS Intercultural Center have partnered to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Through October 15, we invite you to join us as we celebrate and encourage our students! #fpu_hhm

Hello Sunbirds! Our week 4 Chapel is up on our blog. Our very own Dr. Melly Howard shares a message from Acts 3! Go check it out, and leave your name and student email for College Hour credit! As you watch, we encourage you to read along using the transcript provided. Simply click on the icon, read more.

Calling all Spanish speakers! Today we are featuring Ruth Martinez & Ana Apodaca’s #OSFDSmallGroup. Join our Student Chaplains in a reading and reflection of the book of Esther, in Spanish! ¡Desliza para mas informacion e inscribete usando el enlace en nuestra biografia!

Who’s ready for another small group announcement?! Today’s featured #OSFDSmallGroup is, The Book of Daniel. Join Student Chaplains, Emily Hand & Anna Krumpe, for a time of fellowship and Scripture reading! Swipe for more info and SIGN UP using the link in our bio! *Note: this group will meet on Monday evenings at 7pm (see flyer)

Go check out this Wednesday’s Chapel, now up on our blog! Our guest speaker, Dr. Nzash Lumeya, brings us a word from Acts 2:11. Visit fpu.edu/collegehour!

Today’s featured #OSFDSmallGroup is our Interfaith Small Group. Join our Student Chaplain, Kelly Damm, in discussing faith and what it means for each individual. Students from any religious background are welcome and encouraged to join. Swipe for more information! Sign up using the link in the comments!

Join an OSFD Affinity Group! 2gether We Stand is an affinity group formed for those who identify as multiracial and looking for a place to feel supported and heard. Our first meeting is this Friday, 9/11, at 1pm. Sign up with your email using the URL in the comment section!

Happy Labor Day! NEXT WEEK, we’ll be kicking off our OSFD Small Groups! This week, you’ll have the chance to learn about each group, meet our Student Chaplains/Leaders, and sign up for any group(s) that you may be interested in. We hope you’ll be able to join our leaders as you spend 6-8 weeks of the semester building community and exploring God’s word together! Please click the link in our bio to fill out a form of interest for any of our small groups. Today’s featured #OSFDSmallGroup is, Deeper, swipe for more information!

Our Wednesday Chapel is now up on our blog! Go visit fpu.edu/collegehour to view the full message from our guest speaker, Geraud Brumfield. Go and BE heaven!

Are you a Latina student at FPU? Join our Latina’s affinity group, starting this upcoming MONDAY! Click the link in our bio to register and receive more information, it takes less than a minute!

Hello Sunbirds! Welcome to week of the semester. This morning’s Pray Together will be devoted to lamenting and praying over the injustice and racial tension in our country. We hope you can join us.

Welcome back! We hope your first day of classes are off to a great start. Why not take a break and join us at 10 am for prayer? All students, staff, faculty and community members are invited to join us on zoom as we walk through guided prayers for our community. We hope to see you there!

How are you celebrating graduation?? Use #FPUgrad2020 and show celebrations!! Let’s celebrate together !

Pastor Angulus Wilson Called to Leave FPU Long-Time FPU servant, Pastor Angulus Wilson, has felt the Lord calling him back to full-time pastoring and church building. President Jones has requested Pastor to serve for his last few months on a special assignment for the president. He will be serving in that capacity until December 31, 2019. Pastor Brian Davis will be immediately installed as the Interim Director of Chapel and Spiritual Formation. Thank you, Brian for agreei...ng to serve in this capacity. Pastor Angulus’ journey at FPU started as an undergraduate student athlete. After serving at Wheaton and Samford Universities, he returned to FPU where he has now faithfully served for 12 years as University Pastor, Dean of Spiritual Formation, and more recently, Chief Diversity Officer. During his time here, Pastor has left an indelible impression on the University through his pastoral ministry. He was always prepared to preach, teach, or meet with students, faculty, and staff for prayer and encouragement. His work on campus was recognized a few years ago with the President’s Distinguished Service Award. Pastor Angulus has been an inspiring voice for justice and has worked tirelessly with students who are under-represented in higher education. Even while serving the University, Pastor Angulus developed and provided leadership to Angelos Biblical Institute, which ministered to and trained pastors, church members, and students in places all over the world, including Fresno, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Africa. He has also continued to serve as Senior Pastor at New Beginnings Community Baptist Church, and built an impressive preaching, teaching, and evangelism ministry in local jails and prisons. As you likely know, one of Pastor’s favorite greetings is, Grace and joy to you family! There was no mistaking that he embodied this greeting at FPU, eagerly desiring our community to experience the grace and joy that comes from knowing Christ and treating all as a part of his family. Thank you, Pastor, for always making our community feel loved and valued! Submitted By: Dale Scully Campus Notes

Seven weeks of intercessory prayer at the cross on behalf of Fresno Pacific University

A conversation with young intellectuals! Check this out! https://anchor.fm//episodes/Stereotypes-and-misunderstandi

Gen z talking about sex in chirp... U should be here...

Good evening family Happy Wednesday. Here is your window to look thru. https://vimeo.com/140339885

Chapel at Fresno Pacific University, Where Jesus is Lord and King!

Thank you Cindy for 10 excellent years of ministry and spiritual formation. Our journey at FPU has made the kingdom agenda one to remember. May the Lord bless you as you do great things in his service.

Cabinet retreat for Spiritual formation 2019

It is a month that our students are now considered alumni. To the graduating class of 2019, congratulations! We celebrate you, with your family, friends, and mentors at all your accomplishments. Here, a snippet of the celebration.

Congratulations family

Multicultural baccalaureate 2019

https://youtu.be/2E_xDnoG_vk

It’s live and in color... U gotta get here!

Diversity and Inclusion Seminar for Student Leaders #kingdom minded

The Janzen Lectures are live @ Chirp ! #priceless

Live IPSO worship at Chirp!