The Office of Church Engagement (OCE) partners with churches & ministry organizations for effective ministry in the context of cultural change.
The Whitworth University Office of Church Engagement (OCE) partners with churches and ministry organizations for effective ministry in the context of enormous cultural change. The OCE serves as a bridge, connecting churches and ministries with appropriate Whitworth staff, faculty and students to address the changing needs of congregations. The OCE provides opportunities to grow in Christian spirit
04/10/2026
We are elated to have Taylor Leonhardt join us again this year to lead worship at the Whitworth Ministry Summit. Did you know evening worship (each night at 7 p.m.) is open to the public? We hope to see you there!
Register to attend the full conference at whitworth.edu/summit
04/07/2026
This event is coming tomorrow (Wednesday, April 8)! Christine Emba, will be speaking on the topic: “Modern Love, or Lack Thereof”. Christine is an exceptional journalist, an incisive cultural commentator, and one of our foremost experts on the emerging gender rift in Gen Z. If you are interested in the work of Jonathan Haidt or Richard Reeves, or if you mentor young men, you should come to this talk. Join us on campus in Weyerhaeuser Hall at 4 p.m.
03/24/2026
Meet our speaker line up for this year's Whitworth Ministry Summit.
You can register now at whitworth.edu/summit
03/09/2026
In the midst of division and hostility, what does it look like to nurture faith communities that restore hope and peace? Who do we need to become in order to create the kinds of communities we want? How do we connect the healing of hearts with the healing of communities?
We will explore these questions and more at this year's gathering. If you're in need of space to process our current cultural moment in community, we hope you will join us.
02/05/2026
One more event is coming up TONIGHT! Come hear from Whitworth staff and faculty who showed up to peacefully protest in Minnesota.
02/05/2026
If you’re thinking about topics like neighborhood engagement or place-based ministry - then this event is for you! RSVP: https://bit.ly/45Ox0mC
01/26/2026
Food and childcare are available for this event. Please RSVP!
01/07/2026
Save the date for later this month! Dave has so much to teach us in the areas of preaching and intergenerational life together - we hope you'll join us for this online event. Our time together will blend instruction, workshopping, and Q&A. Join us and invite your friends! Register here: https://bit.ly/preachingwithallages
Dave Csinos is associate professor of practical theology at Atlantic School of Theology in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He also serves as founder and president of Faith Forward, an ecumenical organization for innovation in ministry with children, youth and families. Csinos speaks and writes widely about faith formation, children’s and youth ministry, homiletics, and culture. The first 20 registrants for this webinar will receive a copy of his book A Gospel for All Ages: Teaching and Preaching with the Whole Church, which we heartily recommend.
01/06/2026
Happy Epiphany! Check out our latest post from the Formed in Faith Project and try this with your family today. We'd love to hear how it goes.
Chalking the Door: An Epiphany Activity A printable guide for a home blessing tradition
12/18/2025
Check out this reflection from Mindy on her time as a Peace Fellow with Global Immersion.
10/28/2025
A short reflection on Halloween & All Saints' Day for families, plus a few suggestions for how to celebrate and important faith conversations it might start with your kids. Let us know if you try anything!
Have you heard about the Formed in Faith program? If you're a parent or caregiver of young kids, our Substack is a great place to find more resources to help you practice faith as a family.
Celebrating Halloween & All Saints Day as a Family Ideas to help your family observe this season