reflect consistent worship of God in all they do. Because of this, this group is just as much, if not more, about spiritual development and maturity as it is about improving and using musical talent. Members of The Unseen must commit to fulfilling the entire summer ministry with Word of Life New York. Auditions for The Unseen will take place by video submissions throughout the year and then personal interviews during Opening Weekend. Collegians Collegians is our student choir, a group who sings mostly contemporary worship songs, as well as some gospel songs, hymns, and a cappella pieces. Collegians will have the opportunity to perform for a variety of on-campus events such as chapels, Snowcamp, and conferences throughout the year. Students in this group will grow in their knowledge and application of music theory. This class is extracurricular, requiring just a little more than 1 hour per week for rehearsal (periodically extra time will be needed for performance preparations such as sound checks or sectionals). Auditions for Collegians usually take place during Opening Weekend but can be scheduled earlier. Sports Ministry The Word of Life Bible Institute provides incredible opportunity for discipleship and evangelism through the avenue of sports. This ministry is available for those students who have special abilities in the area of athletics. Tryouts are necessary to select the students who will form the teams that represent Word of Life Bible Institute.
Sports offered: • Men’s Basketball • Women’s Basketball • Men’s Soccer
• Women’s Soccer • Women’s Volleyball • Men's Cross Country • Women's Cross Country
Drama This program allows students to use their dramatic abilities to minister in churches, Christian schools, and elsewhere. Students must try out during the first week of school. The drama teams practice at least once a week. Performances include both short skits and more specialized, longer presentations involving salvation and dedication themes. The purchase of an outfit is required. Ministry Teams Students on Ministry Teams will assist in various ministry outreaches and events both on and off campus, primarily focusing on teen ministry. In addition, students provide support to other organizations or businesses in the community and on campus. Open Air Evangelism Training in street evangelism is offered under the supervision of Word of Life’s Open Air Evangelism. Students spend time in urban areas such as New York City, Tampa, or Toronto, learning to be a witness to children and adults. All freshman students are required to participate in the Freshman OAE trip that takes place during the spring. Service Assignments Every student while in attendance at the Bible Institute will receive a service assignment, which runs six to eight hours per week. Students serve in a variety of areas such as food service, maintenance, and housekeeping. While ministry assignments enable students to minister to others off campus, service assignments provide an opportunity for students to minister to their brothers and sisters on campus, putting Christlike service into action amidst the body of Christ. This is such a significant part of the Word of Life Bible Institute program that service assignment participation is included as a graded portion of the Christian Disciplines course.
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