CAUSE

Christian Ambassadors United for Service and Evangelism

The purpose of CAUSE Student Ministries is to mobilize JBU students for ministry and service on campus, in the community, and around the world. CAUSE is a group of student-led and organized ministries that motivates, trains, and supports students as they learn to apply their knowledge and skills to various outreach opportunities. CAUSE promotes spiritual growth on campus through campus-wide events and small group settings.

CAUSE Office:
Walker Student Center - Office 132

Contact:
Ryan Spangler – Director of CAUSE – SpanglerC@jbu.edu
Tera Woods – Director of CAUSE – WoodsT@jbu.edu
Jill Williams – Director of CAUSE – WilliamsJS@jbu.edu

 

Cause Ministry Directory

Acting on AIDS:
Acting on AIDS exists to glorify God by raising AIDS awareness and advocating for those affected by the pandemic. We do this by:

• Educating students about the reality of the global pandemic.
• Providing a place where students can follow Christ's command to care for the poor and the sick.

Karissa Schmoe: (630) 346-9556    SchmoeK@jbu.edu
Christa Slagter:   (703) 229-2443    SlagterC@jbu.edu

Bridging Gaps:
Helping JBU students to serve the Lord financially, Compassion Ministry facilitates the sponsorship of third world children through Compassion International. If you would like to help organize fellow students into sponsorship groups and create exciting fund-raising events.

Matt Sievert:       (816) 872-4393    SievertM@jbu.edu

Child Evangelism Fellowship:
Our goal is to evangelize children with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, disciple them in His Word, and establish them in Bible teaching churches so that they can become mature in their faith.  CEF Cause Ministry trains JBU students to teach Bible Clubs to children from 1st to 5th grade.  The Bible Clubs are conducted each semester for one hour after school one day each week for seven weeks each semester in schools, apartment community rooms, and day care facilities.  The Bible Clubs use fun games and lively songs to reinforce the exciting lessons taught from the Bible.  Snacks and drinks are provided as a treat for everyone at the end of each Bible Club.  We encourage you to come and join us in teaching children about the Lord Jesus Christ.

Mark Palmer:      (940) 782-7952    PalmerMA@jbu.edu

Great Abandon:
Great Abandon Dance Ministry aims to foster relationships among young women on campus through the joy and common interest of dance while ministering to the surrounding community. It was written that King David danced with great abandon before the Lord, and we will strive as young women to use our dance movements to worship God and share the redeeming message of the gospel. By holding weekly dance classes for JBU students and hosting periodic dance classes for younger girls in Siloam, this ministry will act as a small group and an outreach program. With performances in chapel and local churches we hope to grow together as dancers and young women, but also missionaries of God's word and love through dance.

Chenoa Barker:     (912) 220-4875    BarkerC@jbu.edu 

Cornerstone:
Cornerstone is a newer Cause ministry on campus. It focuses on fulfilling construction needs in the community for individuals and organizations.

Joel Rothhaar:                                                                      RothhaarJ@jbu.edu

Encounter: Encounter is our newest CAUSE ministry. Weekly meetings are held in order to equip students with the knowledge to engage in and reach other religions.

Robbie Howerton: (870) 480-8844    HowertonR@jbu.edu

JBU Nature Society: Not Active (Needs Leader)
This new ministry exists to expand the University’s concept of what stewardship and progress should be through education and service.

Escape:
Exciting, high-powered and entertaining, Escape creates youth events where JBU students can create relationships with middle school students of Northwest Arkansas…if you have more energy than a small nuclear reactor.

Jordan McHone:  (469) 789-4983    McHoneJ@jbu.edu

Impact:
Ministering to youth of the impoverished town of Watts, Oklahoma, Impact shares Christ with needy children through Bible stories, songs, and games. Weekly activities allow JBU students to develop mentor relationships with the children.

Mark Delavan:        (713) 824-5542    DelavanM@jbu.edu
Lucas Heinrich:     (913) 485-9112    HeinrichL@jbu.edu

International Justice Mission (IJM):
IJM provides concrete ways for JBU students to intervene on behalf of victims of international injustice.  Join us in praying for specific victims of abuse and oppression, raising campus awareness of international injustice, and supporting the work of the International Justice Mission national organization.

Sarah Loewen:       (479) 238-3357    LoewenS@jbu.edu

Jail Ministry:
Taking God’s light to a dark place, JBU Jail Ministry visits detainees every week to share His Love.

Kelly Neighbors:  (618) 623-8017    NeighborsK@jbu.edu
Brittni Allen:     (479) 544-3932    AllenB@jbu.edu

Prayer Closet:
The Prayer Closet ministry provides opportunities for JBU students to pray for the campus, the church, the world and other specific needs, as well as a quiet place to be alone with God.

David Young:   (419) 296-3104    YoungDP@jbu.edu 

New Life Ranch Mentoring Ministries:

• Right Lead: Right Lead uses horses to build mentoring relationships between students and local underprivileged children. Student mentors attend one, two-hour session per week at New Life Ranch. Right Lead is a great opportunity to learn about horses or use previous horse knowledge, but most importantly, to show the love of Christ.

Sarah Cowles:     (928) 277-9918    CowlesS@jbu.edu

• Right Quest:
  Right Quest uses outdoor adventure and education to build mentoring relationships between the mentor and local underprivileged, at-risk children. Student mentors attend one two-hour session per week at New Life Ranch, giving their students hope, love, service, and friendship. We strive to build teamwork, spark outdoors appreciation, and help students see God’s fingerprints in creation. Right Quest is a great opportunity to get outdoors and use adventure to impact young lives.

Caroline Jones:   (214) 636-5004    JonesCR@jbu.edu

TTEM:
Teaching & Tutoring English Ministries uses your ability to speak English to minister to the Siloam Springs community by teaching “English as a Second Language.” Build relationships and share God's love with Spanish speakers!

Carlos Arauz:    ArauzC@jbu.edu

Nursing Home Ministry:
Students make weekly visits to the nursing home to develop friendships and share Christ's love with its residents. Get involved in this powerful and heartwarming ministry.

Bridgette Brunner:    (479) 619-5434    BrunnerB@jbu.edu