What would you say to high school students about ENC?
ENC is a phenomenal school first and foremost. The professors here care about you and want you to succeed. They will help you with almost anything if you just approach them and tell them you are struggling. The Christian community is great. The people here are very welcoming and make you feel at home. I have no idea what kind of person I would have been if I didn’t come to ENC and make the friends that I have.

How have you grown since you first came to ENC?
I feel more mature and I have learned a lot about many different types of people. I have always been good at adapting but each day at ENC I am growing and adapting to different situations. I am finding out who I truly am, and becoming that person God created me to be. I still have a lot of work to do but I am on my way.

Since coming, in what ways has ENC helped you grow?
I’ve definitely grown as a student, but I have also grown as a person. I feel like I am a more mature and considerate Christian now than I was going in. I feel like I’ve gained wisdom here in the form of scholastics, my spiritual growth, and social development.

How do the ENC professors reach out to students?
Every professor I have come in contact with at this school has made a effort to connect with their students and make themselves available should a student need more clarification or advice on a particular subject. Nearly all of my classes start with prayer, and it is amazing at how that simple act changes the tone of the class; it adds purpose.

What was your experience when you first came here?
When I first walked through the open gates, I just felt like this place was my home. From day one, I was kind of nervous about meeting new people, but that nervous feeling immediately flew away, because everybody was (and still is) so welcoming! So far, I love the college experience I have had here. I have made so many friends, and I feel like I have grown since I came here! I am growing personally, academically, and spiritually!

How have you grown from participating in campus activities?
I have had opportunities to grow in my leadership ability by helping organize ministries such as The Storm and Gospel Choir. I have also come out of my comfort zone in auditioning/interviewing for summer ministries and a Fusion trip. Most importantly, I have fallen more in love with my Lord Jesus Christ through the strong Christian community at ENC. Through my involvement in ministries like Open Hand, Open Heart, I have seen how compassion and service are at the heart of the Gospel, and I have begun to understand how emulating the love of Christ is my purpose.

How have the chapel services, student ministries, etc. at ENC helped you grow?
They have been a place where I can hear truth about the gospel, as well as a place where I can wrestle with and ask questions about my faith. Through different experiences and classes I have grown deeper and stronger in my faith as a Christian.

How have you experienced the ENC community?
The community at ENC is small and intimate. You cannot walk to one side of campus to the other without saying hello to someone. I love the close atmosphere of academic involvement, athletic support, and more importantly a place of faith. Being able to express myself as a Christian without fear is amazing and being in a constant state of God’s presence is indescribable.

How have the chapel services, student ministries, etc. at ENC helped you grow in Christ?
Having such opportunities available is an important asset to this school. I haven’t necessarily been a devout Christian, so I have had the chance to look at the world through a new perspective and have become a more open-minded person. Most importantly, I have been provided the opportunities to explore my relationship with God in ways I hadn’t before. It has really been a valuable experience, and has made me reflect upon my personal conduct and beliefs; I truly believe I have grown because of it.

In terms of spiritual development, how have ENC's chapel services, student ministries, and activities helped you grow in Christ?
It is such a blessing that there is always a way to worship Christ when you are looking for it. Whether it is The Storm, Oasis, or just the regular chapel service, there are many unique opportunities to spend time with Christ. I know that a large portion of my friends and I always look forward to chapel during the week. It is always a great feeling to break from the stresses of classes and worship Christ.

What does “Discover Your Purpose” mean to you?
It means learning more about life and understanding where God wants you to fit into His ultimate plan for you. If you feel that you are being called to come to ENC, don’t ever doubt that calling. Your education is about what you make of it, and ENC provides the pathways and opens the doors necessary for you to make the best of your college years.

How have you grown as a person since coming to ENC?
My freshman year, ENC had an influence I will never forget. With the help of my friends and the supportive staff at ENC, I was able to overcome what had been holding me back. The fact that ENC is a Christian college really allowed me to focus on my relationship with God. I truly believe that never would have happened anywhere else. I am a much better person today due to the love, kindness, and support I had from ENC’s community.

How have you grown from participating in campus activities?
I was in the musical "Bye-Bye Birdie" my first semester here. For me that was a way to meet new people, and gain some amazing friendships. I am also in Gospel Choir, and they have become an amazing family, and support system. Participating in campus activities really has helped me start new friendships.

How do the ENC professors reach out to students?
My professors have been so great. They truly care about the students and want us to succeed and come out ahead. I have had my professor recommend me for a lot of different projects and because of that I have a lot to show future employers. Overall, the coolest thing that I love is when professors start class with a prayer and small devotion.

How have you grown spiritually through the chapel services, student ministries, and activities at ENC?
Chapel always has great speakers and great worship. That has helped me tremendously if I’m having a bad day or a bad week, just to go and worship with all of my peers is really uplifting. There are also a TON of amazing ministries on campus that reach out to students.

Since coming, in what ways has ENC helped you grow?
I have grown academically, emotionally, relationally, but most importantly, spiritually. The emphasis placed on a spiritual community and the individual’s spiritual life at ENC is simply unparalleled. It is the top priority for both students and faculty and is developed through chapel services led by student worship, class discussions directed by godly professors, and dormitory dialogue sparked by passion for God.