WHO WE ARE
“We are therefore ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us. We implore on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God."
-2 Corinthians 5:20
WHAT WE DO
WEEKLY SERVICES: Weekly services are held every Monday at 7pm in the Plaster Student Union: Ballroom East. Join us for worship, Christ centered teaching, and authentic community
SMALL GROUPS: Our small groups meet all throughout the week, Tuesdays through Fridays. Chi Alpha believes in life-centered discipleship, and small groups are one of the main avenues this happens
MISSIONS: MSU XA strongly believes in missions. Each year, we send students on domestic and international trips over both Spring and Summer break
INTERNATIONAL LIFE: International Life is not just a part of Chi Alpha; It IS Chi Alpha. MSU XA is a community that welcomes international students as family
OUR VISION
It is our desire to introduce MSU students to a relationship with Jesus Christ by:
Prayer : Communication with God
Worship : Expressions of thanks through word, music, and service
Fellowship : Community of students developing quality relationships
Discipleship : Learning about Jesus and following His example
Mission : Living a life that reflects our relationship with God
// CORE BELIEFS //
{ THE TRINITY & GOD }
The Trinity: The trinity, a beautiful mystery of our faith, is one God yet three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit. (Luke 3:21-22; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
God the Father: The Father is characterized by love. God’s love is the only power that can transform our broken lives and world. God desires each of us accept and know his love. His love empowers us to love others. (John 3:16-17; 1 John 4:7-11)
God the Son: We desire to know the Son (Jesus Christ), give him a place of honor, allow his ministry to work through our lives, and make him known to others. (Galatians 2:20; Colossians 1:15-23)
God the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit reveals God’s truth and guides us in all aspects of life and ministry. He gives us spiritual strength to worship God and encourage one another. Every person receives the Holy Spirit when he/she chooses to follow Jesus. In addition, God desires every follower of Jesus to be baptized in the Holy Spirit, which is a greater empowerment to share Jesus Christ with others and live more intimately with God. (John 16:13; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 12:3-11; Galatians 5:22-25)
SALVATION
&
THE GOSPEL
Salvation: Sin separates all of us from God. Jesus Christ, God in human form, can forgive our sins and renew our relationships with God because he came to Earth, died on the cross, and rose from the dead. Jesus’ death was the sacrifice that paid the price for our sins; his resurrection overcame death (separation from God), so by grace, through faith in Jesus Christ, we receive new life, which reunites us with God. (John 1:14; Romans 3:23, 5:1-2, 6-11, 6:23; Galatians 2:20; Colossians 2:13-14)
The Gospel: The Bible reveals God’s powerful truth in our lives today, transcending time and culture. Every person needs the opportunity to hear and respond to the Gospel message, a message always shared in genuine love and the individual’s cultural context. (Matthew 28:18-20; Romans 1:16; 1 Corinthians 9:22)
\\ KEY TENANTS //
Service: Serving others is the outward reflection of our love for God. We should follow Jesus’ example by loving our neighbors as ourselves. (Matthew 22:34-40; Luke 22:25-27; Philippians 2:5-8)
Prayer: Prayer is communicating with God. Whether by talking or listening, we engage God and learn from him. Talking to God, either individually or communally, releases his power to transform our lives and the physical and spiritual world around us. Listening to God allows us to hear him encouraging us, giving us wisdom, and revealing himself to us. (1 Samuel 3:7-10; Matthew 6:9-13; James 5:13-16; John 10:3-4)
Leadership: God has given every person unique abilities. Intentional leadership development prepares every follower of Jesus for a life of service so they can use their abilities to serve our church family and the world around us. (Romans 12:3-8; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; Ephesians 4:11-13)
Lifestyle: Christianity involves all aspects of life. We strive for integrity and Godly character in order to exemplify Jesus Christ in all we are and all we do. (John 13:34-35; Colossians 3:17; 1 Timothy 4:12)