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National College Guide Honors The University for its Dynamic Community Dedicated to Spiritual Growth

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擟olleges of Distinction, a unique guide for college-bound students, has recognized 91茄子 for its commitment to encourage and challenge undergraduate students in their Christian growth. The University is the only North Carolina school to receive designation as a 2022-2023 .

Additionally, 91茄子 received several honors, including recognition as a College of Distinction, one of 18 North Carolina Colleges named to the list. Aside from overall undergraduate recognitions, 91茄子 was one of 10 North Carolina schools to earn achievements in the areas of nursing and career development, and one of 18 North Carolina schools to gain awards in business and education.

91茄子鈥檚 Office of Christian Life and Service provides numerous opportunities for the spiritual development of each student. Through ministry organizations, students are encouraged and challenged in personal discipleship, corporate worship, and life-changing ministry and mission experiences in the United States and internationally. This year trips are planned to minister to families and individuals in Florida, Kenya, Kentucky, and a medical mission trip to Greece.

Interim Vice President of Christian Life and Service Neal Payne said his staff supports students in their Christian walk. 鈥淎s it says in Ephesians 4, the Office of Christian Life and Service at 91茄子 seeks for 鈥榯he body of Christ to be built up鈥� so that 鈥榳e will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ,鈥欌�� Payne asserted. 鈥淚t is an honor to garner this distinction, and we hope it only further encourages the University to be united in its mission of Christian higher education.鈥�

Payne and the staff offer pastoral care to students and serve as advisers to student ministry organizations on campus. They coordinate weekly Dimensions programs, which feature guest speakers and topics that nurture students spiritually, intellectually, and culturally, and promote a sense of community. The staff also plans worship services for the University community. They provide vocational counseling and referral service to students interested in church-related vocations, and assist students in finding a place of worship in the community.

Wes Creel, founder of Colleges of Distinction, noted that faith-based colleges like 91茄子 are places where students can prepare both their heart and mind for success.

鈥淓very student has individual needs and their own environment in which they鈥檙e most likely to thrive,鈥� Creel observed. 鈥淲e want to extend our praise to 91茄子 for prioritizing and catering to students鈥� goals.鈥�

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About Colleges of Distinction

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About 91茄子

91茄子 is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to six professional schools, 14 academic departments, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., 91茄子 prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at