Groups and Organizations

Pastor Melissa Bills

Director of College Ministries
College Pastor
Center for Faith and Life 108

pastormelissa@luther.edu

Phone: 563-387-1042

Office for College Ministries

ministry@luther.edu

Phone: 563-387-1040

The Office for College Ministries sponsors, supports, and partners with a variety of student organizations and interest groups.

Contact ministry@luther.edu for information about the following organizations.

 

Council for Faith and Life (CFAL)

CFAL is a student advisory board that works with the Office for College Ministries to advocate for and create religious, interfaith, and spiritual opportunities on campus and in the community. Interested? Complete this interest form. To learn more, please email cfal@luther.edu.

Meets:
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
9:45 a.m.
Qualley Lounge (CFL)

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

FCA, an interdenominational and evangelical organization, strives to strengthen the moral, mental, and spiritual fibers of athletes, coaches, and all interested non-athletes through Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. Visit www.fca.org.

Meets:
Mondays
8 p.m.
Rock Room (Regents)

I am passionate about FCA because it's a place where I am challenged to think about hard questions and continuously encouraged within a community of people that shares a joint mission towards pursuing Christ.
Megan Miller '25
Economics and Nordic Studies Double Major

Women’s and Men’s Groups

Student-led Bible study groups that meet weekly for reflection and prayer, welcoming those in every step of their faith journey.

To learn more about the women’s group, please email ministry@luther.edu.

Attending the Men's Group Bible studies impacts my life as a student because it helps keep me grounded/rooted in my faith. Being a part of a community of young men helped me grow as a Christian and my relationship with God.
Garrett Kilgas '26
Communication Studies Major

Tuesday Night Discipleship (TND)

Weekly gathering for students seeking Christian fellowship and spiritual growth. Build relationships and deepen your walk of faith through worship time, Bible teaching, and prayer. To learn more, please email ministry@luther.edu.

Meets:
Tuesdays
7:30 p.m.
Location: varies

 

 


Called Outward: Exploring Skills for Faith-Based Leadership

Through this yearlong program, an annual cohort of four to six Luther students engages in experiential learning around leadership in faith communities.

During the fall semester, students and mentors engage in shared learning and discernment about topics and skills for faith-based leadership. During the spring semester, students serve as interns in local congregations. The program fulfills the college’s experiential learning requirement.

The Called Outward program aims to equip students to reimagine faith-based leadership both within and beyond congregational models of ministry. Possible exploratory topics and experiences include: stewardship and sustainability, hospitality, bridge-building, advocacy, and community organizing. The topical nature of the program intentionally creates space for diverse student participation from a wide range of vocational interests.

Learn more

 


Little Free Pantry

The Little Free Pantry (LFP) is a self-sustained, 100% donation driven program at Luther College to supplement the food and resource needs of students, faculty, and staff on campus.

The LFP exists as an additional food, nutrition, and hygiene resource. All people are welcome to take from the LFP when in need. We stock shelf-stable meal items, snacks, and self-care products.

Locations: The Multifaith/Meditation room in the Center for Faith and Life (unlocked and available 24/7) and the Union Lobby (during regular college hours). 

Pastor Melissa Bills

Director of College Ministries
College Pastor
Center for Faith and Life 108

pastormelissa@luther.edu

Phone: 563-387-1042

Office for College Ministries

ministry@luther.edu

Phone: 563-387-1040