A bridge between “I came here to shape students and, in that process, they have shaped me.” So says Kaiya Jennings, Wesleyan’s faith and service coordinator, a new position that is part of both the Lane Center for Service and Leadership and our campus ministries program. In her position, Kaiya is tasked with bringing together two essential elements of the Wesleyan College experience by overseeing service initiatives and faith-based programming. Kaiya sees her top priority as promoting the well-being of Wesleyan’s students and seeks to find ways to cultivate inclusive experiences that focus on community service and spiritual formation.
“I believe that my role is the bridge between service and faith. I want to help our students understand that service is not only a human responsibility but a divine duty. For me, faith informs how we live and service is what drives us to our various destinations. I also feel called to be that listening ear for students trying to navigate the murky waters of life.” Kaiya feels a responsibility not only to help students develop their personal faith but also gain an understanding of their personal calling as they explore life after Wesleyan.
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