Student Organizations

Delight

Delight is a women’s ministry that fosters vulnerability, creates community, and transforms lives and stories. It is led by students and open to all students, faculty and staff at Methodist University. Delight creates a Christ-centered environment where women grow, learn, serve, and encourage all while chasing after the heart of God.

Qualifications: All women are welcomed to attend. Delight meets on Mondays at 7 p.m.
Ruth Carr, 910.630.7157, [email protected]

Ignite

Ignite is focused on helping athletes grow in their sports performance and in their discipleship. Ignite sponsors a weekly gathering for fellowship and worship, as well as 14 huddles, small groups for each sports team. Ignite offers other opportunities to connect with other students and to grow your faith. You do not need to be an athlete to attend.

Adrian Dorsey, 910.630.7370, [email protected]

Interfaith Council

The Interfaith council is made up of students, staff, and faculty who aim to increase inter-religious dialogue and awareness on campus. The Interfaith council sponsors a monthly Interfaith Roundtable, where students of all faiths can come to share their perspective and to learn from others. IFC also sponsors celebrations of festivals from Jewish, Islamic, Hindu, and Buddhist holidays, among others, as a means of supporting students of those traditions and of helping students learn more about other religious traditions.

Qualifications: Any interested student is welcome to participate in any IFC-sponsored activity. The council is especially interested in working with students from international backgrounds and students who identify with non-Christian religions.

Rev. Kelli Taylor, 910.630.7515, [email protected]

Men’s Bible Study

Men’s Bible Study is student-led Bible study that is designed to promote individual spiritual growth, communal fellowship and Christian understanding through weekly discussion, prayer, fellowship and community outreach. Men’s Bible Study also hosts cookouts, praise nights and retreats.

Qualifications­: All men are welcomed to attend.

Ruth Carr, 910.630.7157, [email protected]

Muslim Student Association

The Muslim Student Association (MSA) is a student-led organization that provides a welcoming space for Muslim students to connect, support one another, and share their faith and culture with the wider campus community. The MSA fosters spiritual growth, friendship, and interfaith understanding through social events, service projects, and educational programs.

Qualifications: Open to all students.

Ruth Carr, 910.630.7157, [email protected]

PGM Fellowship

PGA Golf Management Fellowship is a non-denominational Bible study/discussion group for golf management students that meets weekly on Monday nights. The group is student-led and covers a variety of topics through small group discussion, question and answer sessions, guest speakers and small group study. The group also seeks opportunities to serve the campus, community, and surrounding areas of North Carolina.

Qualifications: Current PGA Golf Management students

Alexander Jones, 910.630.7689, [email protected]

Unpacking Religion

Unpacking Religion is a recurring campus event where participants enjoy a boxed dinner and engage in thoughtful, respectful dialogue around topics at the intersection of religion, spirituality, and culture. Students are encouraged to bring their unique voice to the table, from their religious or spiritual tradition (or none at all!) These conversations aim to dispel myths, deepen understanding, and foster love for the richness of all faiths. Unpacking Religion is held three times each semester and open to all. Vegan and vegetarian dinner options are available.

  • September 9, 2025: Faith and Mental Health
    We will explore how different religious and spiritual traditions understand mental well-being, suffering, and healing. How do faith communities support (or sometimes stigmatize) mental health struggles?
  • October 2, 2025: Spirituality and the Environment
    How do our beliefs shape the way we care for the Earth? This conversation will explore stewardship, sacred nature texts, climate justice, and personal responsibility across traditions.
  • November 18, 2025: Hospitality and the Stranger
    We will consider stories of welcome, exile, and community from various traditions to talk about migration, inclusion, and how we engage with people who are different from us.
  • January 27, 2026: Sacred Time and Rest
    What do different traditions teach about time, rest, and rhythm? From Sabbath to meditation to daily prayer, we will explore how religious practices push back against burnout culture.
  • February 24, 2026: Faith and Justice
    How do our religious values call us to respond to injustice? We will consider justice and peacemaking, guided by sacred texts and lived experiences.
  • March 24, 2026: Doubt, Faith, and Belonging
    To talk about faith, one must also talk about doubt. We will create space to talk about spiritual questions, wrestling with belief, and how doubt can be part of a meaningful faith journey, encouraging honesty and compassion across traditions and identities.

Women’s Bible Study

Women’s Bible Study is a group of women who meet each week to grow in their relationship with Christ and one another. It is led by students and open to all students, faculty and staff at Methodist University who would like to learn more about Christ and grow in their discipleship. Women’s Bible Study also partners with Men’s Bible study to host cookouts and retreats.

Qualifications: All women are welcomed to attend.

Ruth Carr, 910.630.7157, [email protected]

World Culture Celebrations

Join us for these campus-wide educational events focused on religious festivals that also influence world cultures. Events vary each year, and are chosen by the Interfaith Council.

  • TBA | Eid celebration
  • TBA | Diwali celebration
  • TBA | Dia de los Muertos celebration
  • TBA | Holi celebration