SWAGATH

OUR MINISTRY TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

 “Building a welcoming community for international students”

OPEN HEARTS - OPEN ARMS – OPEN HOMES

Swagath gathering meets the third Sunday of every month at zera coffee and events at 1-4 PM during the academic year. Other informal gatherings/meetings with international students take place in various homes including social outings.

VISION : Becoming a channel for international students to see Christ through us & trust HIM

MISSION STATEMENT : Assist international students in successfully completing their educational goals by providing Emotional support; Spiritual direction & Socio-Cultural transition during their stay in Denton.

VALUE STATEMENTS

1. Be sensitive to the cultural context of each student & respectful of their dignity

2.Strive at all time to speak the truth in love

3.Provide counsel as needed/requested – never forcibly & only if you can do it – otherwise seek help or referral

4.Never take advantage in any way of their vulnerability

5. Never be in any sexually inappropriate settings

6.Strive to understand before being understood

7.Becoming a servant to them FOR CHRIST” in our OUR SPEECH, OUR CONDUCT, OUR PRAYERS, OUR ATTITUDES.