Ministry in Every Workplace

In 1934, Northwest University opened its doors as a Bible institute. Over the years, NU has grown into the full-fledged regional university that it is today. To the casual observer, it might be possible to mistake this focus on growth for a shift away from NU’s foundational beliefs. Nothing could be further from the truth.

While the training and equipping of traditional ministers remains vitally important, our modern world is expanding and changing now more than ever. Entire careers are developing that would have seemed impossible to us just a few years ago. These new industries need talented believers too.

In Colossians 3:23, the apostle Paul writes, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters...” (NIV). An expansion of programs at Northwest University is an investment in the future of ministry. When students are empowered to grow in faith and in a diverse set of skills, the possibilities for Kingdom work are endless.

The following pages offer a brief highlight of a few of the many ways NU alumni are actively engaged in various forms of ministry. Equipping Christ-followers to impact people through business, education, medicine, tech, the arts, and more is the calling of Northwest University, and it has been since the first day of classes in 1934.