Training of and growth in students' spiritual life is a fundamental part of Handong's vision for cultivating world leaders. At Handong we do not leave spiritual growth to chance. Rather we provide intentional, purposeful, and specific opportunities for nurturing this essential part of our students' lives. Following are examples of the many opportunities available for spiritual nurture and growth.

BIBLICAL STUDIES in the Classroom and Beyond
Many structured programs and Biblical courses are offered through the school's curriculum: Christian Basics, Creation Science, and Christian Worldview, to name a few (see also the School of General Studies for more information). Additionally, biblical training programs and cell-group bible studies are offered by Handong Global University Church and also by numerous professors and groups such as Campus Crusade for Christ. Many Handong Teams, and even informal groups of roommates or dorm-mates, meet for bible studies, praise and worship, and prayer.

HANDONG GLOBAL UNIVERSITY CHURCH

• Sunday Morning Service
  Handong Church provides Sunday morning worship, praise, and preaching for all students who stay on campus for the weekends. Many professors also attend and the church has its own elders and pastoral team. It is organized as a fully functioning church, with a focus on its youthful student population. A Sunday evening service is also offered.
  
  
• Sunday Afternoon Worship - includes a time of extended prayer, praise and celebration of our Jesus Christ as Risen King. Seeking creativity and diversity, these services are composed of various testimonies, sermons, intercession and special praises. This service is a more contemporary style of worship compared to our more traditional Sunday morning services.
  
  
• Handong Church Choir & Chamber Orchestra - The choir and chamber orchestra of Handong Global University Church are part of our many music ministries. It is a student ministry that seeks to bring glory to God through music and voice, striving to give our congregation a 'taste of heaven'. God has blessed these students with great talent that is a true blessing to our whole community.
  
  

HANDONG GLOBAL UNIVERSITY CHAPEL PROGRAMS

The chapel program at Handong is both active and dynamic. It plans and oversees many important parts of Handong life :

• Wednesday Chapel Services - feature a time of praise and worship, prayer, and usually a sermon from a visiting pastor or guest speaker. Local, national, and international speakers are invited. Occasionally there are also musicians, concerts and dramas performed. Chapel attendance is required by all students through Junior year and forms a solid foundation for spiritual growth and nurture throughout the week.
  
  
• Bible Study Programs - Several programs are coordinated through the Chaplain's office: Group Bible Study (GBS), Leadership Training Course (LTC), informal bible studies offered by professors (book studies, character studies, topical studies, etc.), and many others.
  
  
• Handong First Hour Program - The First Hour of Handong, from 7-8AM, is a time of prayer and meditation on a focused passage of scripture. A few words of encouragement and challenge are also offered by the chaplain's staff. However, the focus is on scripture meditation and personal prayer and reflection.
  
  Through this early-morning prayer and meditation, students are able to find peace within their busy schedules and strength for the day's many activities. Men and Women who might be experiencing difficulty or hardships in their life, can gain daily courage and strength at this time.
  
  
• Handong Cell Groups - QT (quiet time) groups are small groups that meet together for fellowship and for sharing our spiritual journeys throughout the week. The times that these groups meet are determined by the student's schedules, but most groups meet Sunday afternoons, between the morning and evening worship services. This is a casual and relaxing time of sharing and fellowship.
  
  
• Handong Discipleship School (HDS) - HDS is a special, focused program to train students in the Christian faith and a life filled with Holy Spirit. It is offered as a regular course under the category of Character Building. This course involves 16 weeks of classes, small-group meetings, and intense training in community life. After the initial training period, students go off-campus into the local community, or abroad, for short mission trips. This time of outreach is an opportunity for students to grow in their understanding of different peoples, actively serve others, and gain a clearer vision for their lives. Thus far, approximately 100 students over the past three semesters have taken part in the training courses, and have participated in outreach ministry to places such as Indonesia, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Fiji, China and other countries.
  
  
• Student Counseling - Chaplain staff are available to assist students in their spiritual growth and development, and to provide confidential and personal counseling when needed.