With active students from Oklahoma Christian and the University of Central Oklahoma, the Westwood University Ministry is filled with excited students from many diverse backgrounds who each bring unique qualities and leadership abilities to Westwood. Our main goal is to be an all-inclusive ministry of total evangelistic focus, active in service to individuals, the congregation, and and the Edmond community.

The goals and vision of this ministry are to:

• instruct, prepare, and mold students into mature spiritual leaders who are prepared to accept responsibilities within any congregation;
• build a student-led leadership so that the students will take ownership of their ministry;
• build a group of close-knit students committed to serving one another;
• build a connection between the students and the church - as well as the students and the youth group - so the students will grow as one with the church, and not a separate entity;
• involve members of the congregation in the group as spiritual and familial examples, mentors, sponsors, and leaders assisting the students to grow and mature;
• build an active group with an evangelistic focus and positive attitude for service.

One of the greatest aspects emphasized by this ministry is the opportunity for our students to fill leadership roles within the group and in the worship services at Westwood. The male students have a weekly opportunity to give lessons during our 'Summit Wednesday' devotional times, lead the group in singing and praising God, read scripture, lead public prayer, and much more. Our focus is to place these students in leadership roles where they can grow and develop as leaders and servants in His church! These students are not just the church of tomorrow, but they are also the church of today!

On Sunday evenings the University T.E.A.M. meets in a member's home at 5 PM. Currently there are approximately fifteen students committing themselves to be there and be involved, and we hope that number will continue to grow as each student brings a friend. Additionally, the University Ministry has recently launched a ministry to the University of Central Oklahoma that meets on the campus of UCO every Sunday evening at 6 PM.

There are many opportunities to become involved in the Westwood University Ministry.