One of our 16 campus ministries in Missouri is the Lutheran Student Center in Springfield. Located just across from the Missouri State University campus, this campus ministry is jammed packed with activities for students.

While the LSC was without a part-time director for the 2023–2024 school year, the Student Board (student lead leadership) wanted to work to make LSC a place of welcoming fellowship. So last year, they hosted a week of back to school welcome activities (like mini golf and a scavenger hunt), took a day at the lake in Branson, attended a Springfield Cardinals game, partook in Trunk or Treat at Trinity Lutheran, and helped with SHINE! events, plus hosted a variety of student game nights, Halloween parties, bonfires, and more! The students are seeing a change and they have been blessed to experience growth in their ministry.

Additionally, in the Spring semester, their student leader and Director of Spiritual Life, Corey, started a new Bible Study on Sunday afternoons walking through the book “The Screwtape Letters” by C.S. Lewis. The study was well received and attended and provided a great outlet for the students.

Another great way for students to join together are on Tuesdays at LSC with the “Prayer & Praise” evenings. About 20-30 students gather each week for a home cooked meal, listen to a speaker, and have worship. Some of the speakers have included Dr. Joe Western from College of the Ozarks, DCE Hannah Hayden from Redeemer in Springfield, Rev. Scott Schmieding from Immanuel in St. Charles. It’s a wonderful way for churches to support students and for students to engage in Lutheran fellowship and learning!

If you or someone you know is headed to Missouri State this fall, you can connect with their campus ministry through the Campus Ministry Network at molcms.college. Simply visit the website, click on the “Missouri State University” button, and the completed form will be sent directly to their student ministry.

We pray God’s blessings on this ministry, their work and efforts, and for their continued growth in the 2024-2025 school year!