Spiritual Life

California Baptist University is committed to the biblical teaching of the Christian faith. As a result, the University has sought since inception to evidence the values of Christian living in the lives of Students, Staff, and Faculty as they live out the Christian ethics of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Though Students are not required to be Christians, the University encourages Students to grow in their relationships with God by exploring the gospel and expressing the Christian faith in a variety of ways.

As a University committed to the Great Commission, the University provides opportunities for spiritual growth and formation through the Spiritual Life Office. The purpose of the Spiritual Life Office is "Investing in lives to develop followers of Jesus."

The Spiritual Life office oversees and coordinates ministry for the University. Churches, church-related ministries, parachurch ministry organizations, and all others desiring to host or convene a ministry event on University property must submit a request to and receive approval from the Spiritual Life office prior to scheduling the event.

Chapel

The California Baptist University community gathers regularly in the Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center for worship, fellowship, Christian growth, and spiritual encouragement. Chapel planning is informed by the Core Four of the University (Academically Prepared, Biblically Rooted, Globally Minded, and Equipped to Serve) with a view toward biblical, gospel-centered transformation. As a result, most Chapel speakers are invited to speak from and explain the Bible and biblical themes/concepts, but some speakers may be invited to share how God has worked in and through them. Occasionally, Chapels will be programmed primarily for expressions of musical worship.

Chapel services are organized, coordinated, and implemented by the Dean of Spiritual Life and the Director of Chapel. Occasionally, as deemed appropriate by a University Officer, members of the campus community are recognized for notable accomplishments during Chapel. Holidays, cultural programs, and other forms of recognition and/or expression are not included as part of Chapel programming; such events may be coordinated through the Community Life Office.

While Chapel attendance is not required for graduate students, all students are welcome and encouraged to participate.