COLLEGE & YOUNG ADULTS
We are located in Chico, California, next to the CSUC campus. Our mission is to anchor young people in a lifelong journey of Christ-centered, spiritually healthy, Kingdom-oriented growth within the family of God
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ONGOING & SEASONAL
Looking for a break from it all? From the busyness? From the hurry and noise? Join us for a retreat into nature to reconcile ourselves to God’s creation and live in God’s loving pace.
When: November 13th-15th
Where: Zephyr Point, Lake Tahoe
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Ready to roll? Join us on Thursday, Oct 22, 7:00PM at Lucky Strike Chico for a fun night of bowling, laughs, and good company!
What if the way Jesus lived could completely change the way YOU live? This Fall, we're inviting college students and young adults to a group specifically designed for this season of life, a space to explore what it means to practice the way of Jesus in college, early adulthood, and beyond. Whether you follow Jesus, you're curious, or you're just exploring, you're invited! Join us Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 6:15PM in Room 012 for Practicing the Way. Check here for more details and to sign up!
A new conversation every week. A space for authentic conversation surrounding God and meaning. Sunday afternoons at Naked Lounge. Come to listen or come to talk. See the meeting schedule here.
Looking to connect, grow, and dive deeper into God’s Word? Join our Young Adult Small Group! We’ll meet every other week to share community and reflect on Bible passages and questions from the previous Sunday’s sermon at Bidwell Pres.
Our small group will be back soon! Stay tuned for updates and details about our next gathering. We can’t wait to connect with you again!
Come enjoy good food & hang out with new friends every first Sunday of the month! See here for more details.
For CSU and Butte College Students! Go here to learn more.
RAY MEDINA
PASTOR OF COLLEGE & YOUNG ADULTS
(M-F)
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO WORK WITH YOUNG ADULTS? College students and young adults are full of curiosity and energy. I’ve found they long for authentic forms of community, gritty opportunities to serve, and deeper dives into matters of faith. They think outside the box and courageously challenge the status quo. I myself became a committed follower of Jesus precisely during this phase of life and it changed my whole trajectory! It’s a life phase full of wonder and opportunity!
WHY DO YOU THINK COLLEGE MINISTRY IS IMPORTANT? People in this life stage have remarkable exposure to human diversity and schools of thought. From the standpoint of faith, there is this remarkable opportunity for God to enlarge one’s perspective in a way that leads to greater awe and wonder toward God’s diverse world. That being said, those same college years can lead some to shed their faith like an old High School Letterman Jacket. The difference between owning one’s faith and embracing wonder versus shedding one’s faith comes down to an authentic Christian community, a deeper grasp of Christian faith, and a sense of call toward some aspect of Christian ministry. These are all things the church should do and (in step with the Spirit) can do well!