Spiritual Formation Groups

Connecting Through Shared Identity and Experience

In partnership with the Intercultural Learning Center, Spiritual Formation Groups present an opportunity for spiritual formation through small group gatherings united around a shared identity, such as men, women, athletes or culture/ethnic background.

Current Spiritual Formation Groups include: Abide (Women’s Ministry), Alpha, Catholic Student Gatherings, Fellaship (Men’s Ministry) and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).

Students who identify as part of these respective Spiritual Formation Groups can connect with others for community and encouragement!

If you are interested in leading one of these Spiritual Formation Groups, please check out the job description and apply here.

Current Spiritual Formation Groups

Abide

We are all about fostering a Christ-centered community for women on college campuses across the country.

We desire to invite every girl at Fresno Pacific into a space and community that encourages her to fall more in love with Jesus and create meaningful relationships with the women who are walking alongside her in pursuit of Christ.

Follow our Instagram page: @abide_fresnopacific

Alpha

Alpha is a 10-week film series that explores the faith-related questions that we all wrestle with.

Gatherings take place on Mondays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and are a judgement-free space centered around connection, content, and conversation. Participants will share meals together weekly, encounter a full picture of the gospel of Jesus and share in small group discussions. Participants who attend all 10 sessions will meet the minimum requirement for Spiritual Formation Credit. 

Contact jordan.greynolds@fresno.edu for more information.

Catholic Gatherings

Our Catholic Gatherings fosters community, faith and spiritual growth by organizing various activities, including prayer meetings, retreats, social events and volunteer opportunities.

Follow our Instagram page: @fpucatholicgatherings

Fellaship

Fellowship for the fellas! We invite all young men to be part of a community where they can grow in their faith together.

Follow our Instagram page: @fellaship_fresnopacific

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

FCA helps athletes align their goals, sports and their ambitions with God.

At FCA athletes grow in their faith and lead others to do the same.

Follow our Instagram page: @sunbird_fca

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When do Spiritual Formation Groups meet?

Spiritual Formation Groups meet at various times throughout the week. Some might meet weekly, others meet every other week. For a current schedule of Affinity Groups and their meeting times, please download the Involve App.

Q. Who provides leadership to Spiritual Formation Groups?

Student leaders provide leadership to Spiritual Formation Groups under the direction of the Office of Spiritual Formation (OSF). OSF provides funding each semester for groups to have food or other resources needed to support the group.

Q. How are Spiritual Formation Groups different than clubs?

Clubs are groups of students with shared interests and can be started by any student under the direction of Student Government Association. Click here to view the listed clubs.

Q. What do Spiritual Formation Groups do?

Spiritual Formation Groups provide students with a warm environment to process and grow in their faith. This may take the form of small group Bible study, discipleship with staff, faculty, and community members or participating in a life-giving activity like a shared meal, service project or retreat.

Q. Can Spiritual Formation Groups be associated with outside organizations?

Yes, we are willing to work with outside organizations with the establishment of a mutually beneficial MOU.