As a Northwestern student, you'll be encouraged to get involved in a local church while you're in college. There's something wonderful about a diverse body of believers, where you can serve alongside an 8-year-old and an 80-year-old and get to know a business owner and a farmer. You have gifts and passion. Start serving Christ’s church today!

If you plan to become actively involved in worship at Northwestern College, you may be eligible for a Worship Arts Scholarship—even if you're not a worship arts major. Application deadlines are Dec. 31 and March 31, but those meeting the earlier deadline will have the best chance to receive a scholarship. 

If you want to get hands-on experience as a worship arts major, become involved with Northwestern's campus ministry program. Paid positions are available if you apply and are hired for the student Campus Ministry Team (in other words, your campus job could be leading worship!), but there are also numerous ways you can volunteer during chapel, Sunday night Praise & Worship, and other ministry events. Help on stage—leading music or reading Scripture, for example—or help behind the scenes—planning worship, running sound or operating lyrics. Whatever you do, you'll grow in your leadership abilities while working under the supervision of the college's director of worship.

Chapel is held Tuesdays and Fridays in Northwestern's Christ Chapel, which seats 900. This beautiful space is well equipped with the instruments and equipment that you'll need to lead the church in music, both on stage and in the tech booth.

The worship arts program also has a "lab" in the lower level of the Ramaker Center, where worship arts students gather weekly. During that hour and in that space, students explore theology and hone their skills as worshippers and leaders of worship. 

The Compass Center for Career & Calling offers a variety of career exploration experiences, including job shadowing; internships in a variety of locations; and study abroad opportunities around the globe.