TCU stands for Texas Christian University…but is it really a Christian school? We are required to take one three-hour religious course, but it can be a study of any faith that is offered. There is no required chapel or set of “Christian rules” enforced on students, other than those included in United States and Texas laws. So what does TCU have to offer students who profess themselves as Christians?
Ignite may be the answer. Ignite is the newest, perhaps largest campus ministry at TCU. Introduced in Spring 2010 following months of highly effective promotional campaign, the organizations states that it hopes to “unite students from across campus under one roof to hear the gospel, worship the Lord, and to be the body of Christ at TCU. As students, we desire to wake up this campus and challenge each other to live authentic, Christian lives."
Andy Dalton, TCU’s former quarterback, served as a “celebrity spokesperson,” during the launch.
Ignite meets once a week in the BLUU Ballroom or Daniel Meyer Coliseum for a time of worship, prayer, and sermon that is geared at college students wanting to know more about God.
Ignite’s first speaker was a personal friend and ministry leader to me: Captain Chris Plekenpol. Matt Larsen took over for the 2010-2011 school year, and has continued captivating TCU students every week to come back for more.
For more information about Ignite, contact Student Leader Kelsey Taylor , Staff Advisor Evan Spoon, or just visit the TCU Ignite Website.
Posted by Kendall Reid
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