Knowledgeable people who do not embody the character qualities of God's kingdom cannot make the kind of impact that needs to be made. Christ wants people who represent Him well, and that starts with matters of the heart. At Nyack we continue to take spiritual formation very seriously. For example, chapel continues to be the centerpiece of our community. Daily chapels are required, and great care goes into their preparation.
Students play a huge role in giving leadership to the chapels.
The Friday Missionary Chapels are planned and led by students on our Missions Committee. Their zeal is amazing. A second important way Nyack contributes to the challenge of meeting the needs of the world church is by educating our students about other cultures. Our wonderful ethnic diversity is a great advantage because the entire campus is a living workshop in cross-cultural exchange. When I was a student at Nyack in the late '60's, those who planned to serve overseas studied for four years, took a home field service assignment for two years, and then went off to experience another culture as missionaries.