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We desire to see our campus community fulfill the commission we receive in Acts 1:8 – to be witnesses in Judea (i.e., our communities), Samaria (i.e., our region), and to the ends of the earth. Guided by this verse, AU 1:8 exists to educate, equip, and empower the AU community to join in on God’s redemptive purpose, both locally and globally.
Community Missions
Community Missions is the local component of AU 1:8. We exist to provide students with tangible opportunities to love their neighbors, practice local and Kingdom citizenship, and grow in Christ-likeness. These service-learning opportunities are available to all students, faculty, and staff at Anderson University.
AU has relationships with over 25+ non-profits and ministries that are committed to serving those in the Anderson community. Partner organizations include but are not limited to:
Anderson Pregnancy Center The Lot Project Hope Missions Calvary Home for Children Special Olympics/Rainbow Gang Champion Center for Special Children Linley Park Nursing Home Habitat for Humanity
Every month, AU faculty, staff, and students set aside time to serve together. These ‘Group Serve Days’ are a great way to learn about local volunteer opportunities and connect with others. In addition to these one-time opportunities, our AU 1:8 Student Ambassadors are regularly serving with several of our partners and would love to get you connected further.
Group Serve Days
Serve Day w/ Anderson Pregnancy Care
September 8 @ 2pm
Serve Day w/ Hope Missions
October 29 @ 6:30am
Serve Day w/ Backyard Bible Club
November 11 @ 4:30pm
If you want to individually get connected or mobilize a group to serve together, contact Maddy Byrd at mbyrd@andersonuniversity.edu. She would love to help identify where your gifts and interests might align with the needs of the community!
Regional and Global Missions
Through mission partnerships, we offer regional, national, and international opportunities for students to serve. These mission opportunities can range from a weekend, one week, one month, to even an entire summer.
Disaster Relief
We will be continuing disaster recovery efforts in Western North Carolina, working with Baptists on Mission to help residents get back on their feet after Hurricane Helene.
Oct 8-11
$50
Application Deadline: Sept. 26
Clarkston, GA
Partnering with Clarkston International Bible Church, we will be serving and sharing the Gospel with resettled refugees from around the globe who now call this area home.
Oct 8-12
$500
Application Deadline: Sept. 26
Los Angeles, CA
Our team will join with Send Relief as they minister in inner-city LA focusing on needs such as homelessness and human trafficking.
Dec 6-12
$1200
Application Deadline: Sept. 26
Panama City, FL
Beach Reach is an evangelistic effort that has been going for 30 years. Our team will join with 100’s of other college students to share the Gospel with spring breakers in PCB through shuttle rides, street evangelism, and pancakes!
March 7-13
$450
Application Deadline: Dec. 3
London, England
Partnering with an AU alum with the International Mission Board, this team will be seeking to impact university students who come from around the globe to study in this major world city.
March 11-19
$2400
Application Deadline: Dec. 3
Jenkins, KY
Partnering with God’s Love in a Diaper Bag, we will host baby showers for young mothers in need, providing critical baby items and education, celebrating the gift of life, and sharing the hope of Jesus Christ.
March 27-29
$150
Application Deadline: Dec. 3
Greece
This trip combines tours of biblical sites with opportunities to serve the refugee population.
May
$3000
Application Deadline: Dec. 3
For more information regarding regional and global missions, please contact James Hanson jhanson@andersonuniversity.edu.
Other Events
Summer Camp Fair: Sept 24
Missions/Church Internship Fair: Oct 1
Missions Emphasis Week: Sept 30 – Oct 3
AU BCM Go Teams
AU BCM GO Teams are available to travel to churches in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. Each ministry opportunity is unique. Some churches have our students lead Disciple Now events for youth groups, but they also engage in multigenerational church wide services. Some are day trips while others involve an entire weekend. Mayson Easterling, Vice President for Church Engagement, oversees this ministry of Anderson University. To have a team at your church contact Mayson at measterling@andersonuniversity.edu.
