A Community of Faith

by Chris Low

At George Fox University, our Be Known Promise flows from our belief that you are known and loved by God. Our hope is that while you are here, you will experience the love of God, and engage in the vibrance of our beautifully diverse community of Christ-followers.

Left: student attend class outside; right: a pastor speaks from the amphitheatre stage

Staff and faculty hold religion classes and community Bible studies outside to account for social distancing reqirements.

A Christ-Centered Community

Christ is at the center of everything we do, both inside and outside the classroom. This influences the way we teach every subject and is the reason we offer many opportunities for service and spiritual growth. At the center of our community is the belief that we are all gifted and called to serve those in need.

Top left: students wearing masks pray together outside; top right: a student folds her hands in prayer; bottom left: a student reads her Bible; bottom right: two students pray individually Students gather outside, masked, for classes, Bible studies, and chapel.

Located near campus, the North Valley Friends Church Peace Path offers students a place for prayer, scripture reading and contemplation.

Left: a student takes notes in his Bible; right: a student walks on the North Valley Friends Church Peace Path

At George Fox, transformation is part of your education. Together, in community, you will encounter so many opportunities to serve, grow in your faith and discover your calling, whether it's community worship in chapel, Shalom on Tuesdays, small group Bible studies or service opportunities like James Project. You will connect with professors and peers who care deeply about your spiritual journey and developement as a whole person. And as your relationship with God grows, so too will your desire to engage the world and share his love.

A student holds his Bible out in front of him

Left: students at a fire pit sing in worship; right: a student journals in low lighting

Left: a Bible with light falling across the cover; right: an open Bible with a cross in the background

Oh, and don't forget, Jesus loves you.

A fire pit with 'Jesus loves you' written on the bricks in charcoal

All photos by Chris Low and Mitchell Henry.

Categories:

Admissions

Chris Low | Author

Chris Low has been the photographer in the Office of Marketing Communications since April 2018. As husband to a nurse and dad to a 7-year-old redhead, he likes to build with LEGOs, get tattooed, and drink tons of coffee. Sometimes, when in better shape, he likes to run long distance races in the forest.

Mathematics is a fantastic vehicle for understanding God. As we study and discover the order with which God has created the universe, as well as the rationality he has gifted us “image bearers” with, we are brought to even greater depths of awe and gratitude over his work and person. Thus, every class meeting is filled with the potential to worship Jesus more fully as we look into delightful aspects of his revelation to us.

A student lifts her hands in worship in a pink glow

Faith

Where Faith Meets the Field: Forming Champions in Christ at George Fox University

George Fox University's value Christ in Everything extends into every corner of our community, including athletics. Coaches encourage students to grow both as athletes and followers of Jesus.

honors students discussing the Bible with faculty

Faith

Developing the Next Generation of Christian Leaders

Professors Joseph Clair and Travis Pickell share how a $500K grant toward holistic character formation will benefit George Fox students and why it means so much to them personally.

Undergraduate

Pondering the Implications of AI in Higher Education

How should we think about the use of AI in the learning process? What are the benefits, the pitfalls, and the moral implications? In this piece, one student decided to ask these questions of herself and others in the George Fox community

Admissions

How can YOU support your student through the admissions process?

Applying for college admission can be a stressful time for students and families alike, especially if it’s the first child in the family to do so. It is hard to know where you, as a parent or guardian, fit into the college decision journey and how to help! We wanted to give you tips and advice about how to support your student through this process as well as let you know that you are not alone!

Undergraduate

Character Matters at George Fox

Our crisis of character in America is about the breakdown of the basic fabric in which character has been traditionally formed. George Fox remains an exception to this disheartening trend.