“Ouachita has so many companionate Christian students that it is hard to come here and not build lifelong friendships.”

Jenny, Senior Spanish/ Speech Communications Major

Ouachita has been Jenny’s college home for the past three years. She says she’s experienced spiritual development and a strengthening of her faith during her time as a college student.

Jenny’s journey in her spiritual development at Ouachita began early in her freshman year. She spent the first weekend of the semester attending a retreat that was hosted by Campus Ministries. While at the retreat, Jenny found strong friendships with students who shared a passion for God. These friends embraced and rejoiced in God’s word, and this helped lead Jenny to feel a renewed love for Christ. After the retreat, she started going to Noonday, a time for reflection, praise, worship, devotionals, and prayer held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. She also attended a weekly student-led praise and worship service called Refuge, eventually joining the Refuge band as a praise leader.

Jenny is also a member of the Chi Delta Women’s Social Club where she has developed close friendships with fellow members through Bible studies that they host weekly. She and other members are able to share experiences and give continuous support to one another through the help and love of God. “Ouachita has so many companionate Christian students that it is hard to come here and not build lifelong friendships,” says Jenny.

Ouachita allows students to connect with God in their day-to-day lives. The university provides opportunities through its academic program, ministry outreach and campus life for students to interact with one another and learn more about Christ.