{"id":17430,"date":"2023-09-20T16:42:14","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T21:42:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bryantriangle.com\/?p=17430"},"modified":"2023-09-20T16:43:03","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T21:43:03","slug":"gathered-in-the-name-of-adonai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bryantriangle.com\/gathered-in-the-name-of-adonai\/","title":{"rendered":"Gathered in the name of Adonai"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Written by Lacey Mayes, Staff Writer<\/p>\n

DAYTON, TN – Chapel at Bryan College has been experiencing a shift in atmosphere. Worship events have been met with strong reactions from the students and 20 hearts have been given to Christ. In recognition of the positive changes,  L.J Rowden, the Director of Christian Formation, said \u201cI think the driving force behind everything is just us trusting in the Lord, but I have to say I have a great team around me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Rowden was quick to give credit to his team, leaning specifically into the worship leaders. To him, the \u201cgreat humility\u201d and shepherding that is provided by the musicians is invaluable to the success and growth of the chapel sessions. According to Rowden, the team’s responsibilities are to the glory of God and the love of the students and that college has seen a positive change in atmosphere because of these worship leaders and this mindset. .<\/span><\/p>\n

Rowden also emphasized the importance of student leadership. \u201cStudents lead students. I’m a big advocate for culture and we’re getting that culture created here on a campus of students \u2013  like students of discipleship groups,\u201d Rowden said. He also explained how chapel provides the conversation starters and the small groups fan the flame.<\/span><\/p>\n

This year has seen a large increase in the number of discipleship programs. The reason can be linked to the involvement of young adults taking initiative for their own spiritual lives. Rowden and others have challenged students too \u201cgo all in. Own what you believe, own your own relationship with Christ.\u201d In his opinion, students are being pushed to find a faith that belongs to them, not their parents.  <\/span><\/p>\n

As Rowden describes it, many students arrive at Bryan College with a \u201ccultural Christianity,\u201d not a personal relationship they had to develop. But now, stepping into adulthood, many have been awe-struck by the initiative to pick up their own crosses and follow Christ. <\/span><\/p>\n

Above all, Rowden believes that the real reason for the prosperous chapel sessions is the will of God. \u201cWe may, as humans, have written the message, created the set list of songs, but in reality, it was the Lord preparing it for that moment. It\u2019s all the Lord. He prepared the songs, he prepared the message. He knew that was gonna happen,\u201d Rowden said. <\/span><\/p>\n

According to Rowden, future chapel plans include the Serve Ray project and the continuation of the \u201cGod is\u201d lesson series along with many other worship and mission opportunities for Bryan students. Looking ahead, the Director said \u201cI think Bryan College honors Christ, and I think as we move forward, I just want to continue to put Christ first.\u201d<\/span>

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Lacey Mayes is a Bryan freshman double majoring in Criminal Psychology and Communications. Her hobbies include fishing, hiking, reading, and writing as well as visiting her hometown in Chattanooga TN.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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