Discipleship

Mentoring and Cell Groups

Each student is part of a cell group made up of 6 – 8 students who all live together in the dorms under the supervision of a resident mentor. Our mentors are top-notch individuals with proven leadership abilities, good organizational and communication skills, spiritual maturity, humility, and genuine love and concern for our undergrad students.

Mentors also have the support and assistance of an Advisor, a volunteer from among Bethany International associates, Bethany alumni, or Bethany Church members, who have a little more life experience. Advisors are partnered with a Mentor for the year and are available to help out with special concerns, to meet with students, and to offer advice and prayer.

Advisors and Mentors together lead a weekly cell group time, in which their students discuss coursework focused on spiritual growth, pray together, encourage one another, and talk through concerns. Each student meets individually with his/her mentor every week as well, for accountability and support.

Special Events

Highlights of the year include the annual fall picnic, the alumni picnic (summer), the semi-annual BCOM Preview campus visit event for prospective students (fall and spring) , graduation (spring), annual retreats for men and women, the senior retreat, ministry week, the annual Thanksgiving outreach event, and the annual student appreciation event as well as other cell group related events..

Students are required to participate in all special events. Some events require a scheduled work shift as well as attendance. All special events are incorporated into the calendar due to their value in providing unique experiences conducive to building community, giving time for reflection and learning, stretching students beyond their comfort zone, celebration, and/or to honor and bless others.