Spiritual Development

Iron Men (PW 152) (max capacity 10)
Leader: Brian Leslie, Program Director and Associate Professor of Youth and Children’s Ministries
This group will meet and simply pray together using the morning prayer from the Book of Common Prayer as our focus. The focus is on communal praying in concert with the historical and global church.

Topics for Women (See location info below)
Leaders: Listed in descriptions
A group for young women based on building relationships with each other while discussing relevant topics. All four groups will discuss the same topic each week.
Leader: Emili Williams, Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment (Location: RH 215; max capacity 14)
Leader: Kim Linton, Administrative Analyst (Location RH 217; max capacity 13)
Leader: Tori Skolosh, Cashier/Afternoon Receptionist (Location RH 245; max capacity 18)
Leaders: Beth Ridge, Advisor in School of Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Carrie Russell, Administrative Assistant in Admissions (Location RH 164; max capacity 22)

Transfer Students (RH 155)
Leaders: Collin Brummette, class of 2021 and Bill Wolf, Dean of the Chapel and Assistant Professor of Worship and Theology
This chapel group places an emphasis on fellowship and community for transfer students. In this group, we hang out, study God’s word, play games, and pray together in a relaxed environment.

Sports Issues (PW 228) (max capacity 12)
Leaders: Landon Huffman, Assistant Professor of Sport and Fitness Leadership; Clay Turpin, Class of 2021; Tyler Lopes, Class of 2021
Sports Issues Chapel Group is designed to create positive and constructive conversation for students wanting to work in sports. This group will be a place for friendly debate with open minds to allow the students to understand all viewpoints on issues and better understand how to deal with them with Christ in mind.

Andy Griffith Bible Study (PW 213) (max capacity 40)
Leader: Roy Miller, Dean of the Templar School of Education
The chapel group will view an Andy Griffith episode and discuss the content through Scripture while formalizing a theme for life application. Join Andy, Opie, Barney, and Aunt Bee for the parables of Mayberry.

Dance Ministry (ARC Fitness Studio) (Mondays at 7:00 p.m.)
Leaders: Kealy Mead, Health Services Coordinator and Serenity Adams, class of 2022
Dance Ministry is a group that connects us to a new form of worship and acceptance of ourselves. This semester we will be focusing on “Perfectionism vs. Acceptance.” We will learn how to accept the imperfections of ourselves mentally, physically, and spiritually through reading Scripture, dancing, and prayer.

Creative Arts Chapel Group (EAC Underground)
Leaders: Gracelynn Moody, class of 2023 and Bill Wolf, Dean of the Chapel and Assistant Professor of Worship and Theology
The Creative Arts Chapel Group focuses on using people’s gifts in a way that glorifies God. Having a place to promote self-expression and receive constructive feedback is important for any form of artistic mind. People can bounce ideas off each other, discuss, and share a variety of artistic expression and writing. All creative pursuits are welcome!

For the Beauty of the Earth (Outdoors; EAC patio beginning January 27) (max capacity 8, sophomores and up)
Leader: Joe Gordon, Associate Professor of Theology
We will spend time praying, appreciating, and learning about God’s creation on our beautiful campus. Participants must be able to hike on rough terrain. They will also need to be prepared to be outside rain or shine (even in the cold) and should not be too apprehensive about mud and meeting native animals (snakes included).

The Settlement (Settles’ House)
Leaders: Nick and Suzanna Settles, class of 2020/21
This chapel group walks through “New Morning Mercies” by Paul Tripp. Each week, we’ll meditate on and discuss both the words of Paul Tripp and Scripture. Space is limited; email Suzanna Settles for more information.

Orientation to the New Testament: Reading Group (Location TBD)
Leader: Rafael Rodriguez, Professor of New Testament
We will meet every Monday to read the New Testament passages assigned in Orientation to the New Testament (BIBL 1203). All are welcome, through this group caters especially to ONT students. If you have questions, email !

Leadership Exchange (RH 218) (max capacity 15)
Leader: David Wheeler, Associate Dean of Students and Associate Professor in Congregational Ministry
We will read, listen to, and discuss insights about leadership and life from exemplary contemporary leaders such as Andy Stanley, Tony Campolo, Bob Russell, and more.

3D – Personal Finance (PW 227) (max capacity 12)
Leaders: Philip Eubanks, Assistant Vice President for Stewardship & Planned Giving and Wilbur Reid III, MBA Program Director and Professor of Organizational Leadership
Mastering personal finance goes beyond learning financial best practices. Join in this study that focuses on three important dimensions of personal finance: financial skills and techniques; the powerful yet subtle influence of consumer culture; and the role our Christian faith should play in managing our finances so that we flourish as Christians in this important area of life.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (ARC Rec Gym)
Leaders: Jailie Bullock, class of 2021 and Trevor Egli, Professor of Sport and Fitness Leadership
Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a group where athletes can come together and grow. FCA is not only a group for athletes, however–we want to invite everyone to come and be part of games, fellowship, and learning God’s word!

Harvesters (RH 216) (max capacity 20)
Leaders: Christian Davis, class of 2022; Claire Altman, class of 2023; Brent Brewer, Professor of Intercultural Studies
Passionate about missions? Interested in learning about other cultures and how God is working among them? Want to use a strategic vocation to share the love of Jesus? Join this group to learn, fellowship, pray, and encourage one another.

Students Promoting Social Unity (Office of Multicultural Student Affairs)
Leaders: Moriah Schreiber, class of 2021 and Matthew Best, Director of Future of Hope and Director of Multicultural Student Affairs
SPSU is a space focused on cultivating a common spirit of freedom built on acceptance, justice, and trust. The theme for this year is common ground. We will be stepping into biblical togetherness and open dialogue discussing important issues and current events to change the space and shift the dynamic. This group is about opening opportunities to promote growth, eliminate fear, and ally for social unity. Bring yourself with a cup of coffee and come hang with us. For more information, email Moriah or DM @SPSUHouse on Instagram.

Honors Program: The Desert Fathers (RH 255) (max capacity 12)
Leader: Gerald Mattingly, Professor of Intercultural Studies and Honors Program Director
Limited to students in the Honors Program only. Spring 2021’s reading and discussion for the Honors Program Wednesday group is based on Thomas Merton’s “The Wisdom of the Desert.” The book is a study of the “Desert Fathers.”

Resident Assistant Group (JH in Turf Room, ARC/BH in Student Lounge, ARC)
Leaders: Cana Thompson, Resident Director in Johnson Hall and Weldon Davis, Resident Director in Brown Hall
Limited to Resident Assistants only.

Student Government Association (PWB 213, Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m.)
Leaders: David Legg, Vice President for Student Services; Deborah Lane, Associate Dean of Students for Residence Life; Morgan Kast, SGA President
Anyone who is interested in contributing to the uncommon community of JU is invited to participate in SGA. SGA is proactive in creating a balanced atmosphere of academics, spirituality, and fun. Whether your gift is special events on campus, promoting spirituality on campus, or creating new campus initiatives, this may be the platform for you. SGA meets on Fridays so you can participate in a second small group, if you choose. Please join us. Email to learn more. All students are welcome to join SGA.

Urban Plunge (Location TBD)
Leader: Kenny Woodhull, Executive Director of Urban Alliance and Professor of Intercultural Studies
Limited to participants in the Urban Plunge Lab.

Recruitment Teams (Location: Zoom)
Leader: Tammie Weatherly, Recruitment Teams Coordinator
Limited to participants in the Recruitment Teams.

The Royal Scribe (Location: Zoom, Mondays at 4:00 p.m.)
Leaders: Mina Blaylock, editor in chief, class of 2021; Lindsay Jones, assistant editor, class of 2024; Chastedy Johnson, Royal Scribe advisor
The Royal Scribe is Johnson University’s official online news publication. The Royal Scribe staff work to present information in an honest and factual manner, so as to keep the JU community informed about events and other happenings on campus and within the surrounding Knoxville area. If you have questions or are interested in attending meetings, email Mina.