In the book of Mark, Jesus said that the most important commandment is to love
the Lord with all of your heart, soul, mind,
and strength and to love your neighbor as yourself. Jesus was making
it clear that every aspect
of who we are should reflect our passion for
the Lord. At CEBA, we are endeavoring to live out this commandment.
The spiritual life at CEBA can be seen everywhere you turn — in classes, in residences,
in chapels, in student-led Bible studies.
Prayer, worship, dialogue about God and
His Word, and Christian fellowship flow through the
course of each day here at CEBA.
Chapel Services
Once each week we gather as a community
for chapel. These services are dynamic
times for responding to the Holy Spirit and the truth of the Word.
Passionate worship
marks these strong times together. Guest
speakers as well as faculty members and selected students bring
messages of encouragement
and challenge from God’s Word.
Special Days
The administration and faculty of CEBA
seek to be sensitive to both the needs
of the students and the direction
of the Holy Spirit. Periodically, a special
day of prayer and worship may be called
for the purpose of spiritual reflection and renewal,
with the entire school community uniting together
for the day.
Ministry Emphasis
At least once annually, a special series
of chapel services is planned for ministry
emphasis. The speakers are men and women of God who exemplify
Christian leadership in
the Church and/or the world.
Church Services
Throughout the book of Acts we read how
God visits His people when they gather
together for times of prayer, praise,
and worship. Our doctrine calls on us to
“identify ourselves with the visible Body of Christ.” We interpret
this call to mean that each member of
the CEBA community should
participate regularly
in the life of a local church.
We assemble together in local congregations to allow
the Word to work in us with authority and
mutual accountability. We do this so that the gifts can work in
and through us by the power
of the Holy Spirit. We gather as well, to
fellowship among God’s people, who are the true temple of God by
His Spirit. New students
are required to visit several churches in
the local area prior to selecting a “home church.”
We believe it is important for students to attend
their home church consistently. Students who absent themselves from
church services without legitimate excuse communicate that they
are not in accord with the purposes of CEBA.
Small Groups
As part of his or her spiritual development,
each student is expected to regularly
participate in a small group. These groups provide an opportunity
for Bible study, fellowship,
and accountability. Many students meet
in a small group provided through their church; others participate
in various groups that
meet on campus.
Devotional Life
All members of the CEBA community (administrators,
faculty members, staff, and students)
are encouraged to maintain a rich, daily devotional life. Times
alone with God in Bible study,
meditation, prayer, fasting, and praise
are invaluable in forming the character of Jesus and in receiving
the empowerment of the Spirit.
In addition to private devotions, it is
not unusual for students to meet regularly with other members
of the campus community for
special times together in God’s presence.
