Student Services > University Ministries

Nebraska Wesleyan University is affiliated with the Nebraska Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. The University, however, embraces students, faculty and staff of all denominations and beliefs. The University intends to provide an active, diversified religious life program designed to meet the total range of students' spiritual development needs.

University Minister

The University Minister, Rev. Pauletta Lehn, serves as the campus pastor and is available for personal counseling, religious and vocational counseling, and spiritual guidance.

Worship Services

Each week the University Ministries Office sponsors an ecumenical worship service or a program on contemporary religious or social issues for the entire Nebraska Wesleyan community.

Activities and Organizations

• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
• Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS)
• Navigators
• Lutheran Student Association
• Campus Crusade for Christ
• Bible studies and faith dialogues
• Global Service Learning

Spiritual Resource Persons

Spiritual resource persons are available to help students address personal spiritual questions and concerns. The spiritual resource persons for 2006-2007, and their own descriptions, are:

• Loretta Fairchild: a medium-conservative believer in Christ, long used to struggling with doubts, and concerned about social justice (American Baptist).
• Claire Fredstrom: one who has accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and who believes in the inerrancy of the Scripture.
• Matt Kadavy: a traditional Roman Catholic, here to help and guide others through their transition into and through college life while keeping their faith.
• Elaine Kruse: solidly Lutheran, liberal on social issues, fascinated with mysticism and feminist theology, open and lovingly related to others on spiritual journeys.
• Janet Lu: a Chinese-American, non-Christian who has deep compassion and a commitment to the promotion of the understanding of the world's religions.
• Kim McLaughlin: a Roman Catholic with access to resources for all students seeking counsel and/or resources concerning the Catholic faith.
• Rachel Pokora: a liberal reform-minded committed Catholic.
• Grady Turner: an open-minded conservative United Methodist.
• Bill Wehrbein: active in a “"main-line" Protestant congregation, believes one can honor reason, think scientifically, and still be a person of faith.
• Ira Zeff: a conservative Jew, available to talk with students about their spiritual concerns.

Interfaith Advisory Council

University Ministries also convenes an interfaith advisory council annually to explore questions of religious diversity and identity on campus. For more information, contact Rev. Pauletta Lehn, University Minister.