What is the focus of Shalom?

Well-being through right relationships with God.

Who sees Shalom as right relationships?

Matt Runyon, the campus pastor.

By embracing vulnerability, trust, and love.

To work with God for wholeness and flourishing.

Acknowledging conflict and brokenness, trusting in God's presence.

Shalom, as described by Matt Runyon and Dr. Ron Franklin, involves establishing right relationships with oneself, others, and God, aiming for wholeness, thriving, and flourishing by aligning all aspects of life with the creator's vision.
The pursuit of Shalom at Bethel involves fostering vulnerability, trust, and love to create an environment where individuals embrace their uniqueness, contribute to the community's growth, and work alongside Christ and the community towards justice and collective flourishing, emphasizing the importance of intentional self-improvement for the benefit of all.

What is the focus of Shalom?
Well-being through right relationships with God.
Who sees Shalom as right relationships?
Matt Runyon, the campus pastor.
How can students contribute to Shalom?
By embracing vulnerability, trust, and love.
What is the goal of Bethel students?
To work with God for wholeness and flourishing.
What does Shalom involve?
Acknowledging conflict and brokenness, trusting in God's presence.

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Michelle Stephanhagen is the program coordinator for Introduction to Well-being.
The focus is on the Hebrew concept of Shalom, aiming for well-being.
Shalom is more than just peace; it involves removing barriers to achieve God's vision.
Matt Runyon, the campus pastor, sees Shalom as right relationships with oneself, others, and God.
Dr. Ron Franklin emphasizes putting all things in the right relationship with the creator for Shalom.
The goal is for Bethel students to work with God to bring wholeness, thriving, and flourishing.
Shalom involves acknowledging conflict and brokenness but trusting in God's presence.
Opportunities for Shalom exist in all aspects of campus life, from dorms to classrooms.
Students are encouraged to embrace vulnerability, trust, and love to foster right relationships.
The journey towards Shalom involves learning to love one another, God, and all of creation.

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The speaker emphasizes the importance of joining the journey with Christ and the community to fulfill God's calling, highlighting the world's progression towards justice and the individual's role in contributing to the community's growth.
Belonging is portrayed as the opposite of fitting in, encouraging individuals to embrace their unique gifts and not conform to societal expectations, ultimately enriching the community and the world.
The discussion shifts to the significance of entering into the pursuit of Shalom, emphasizing that self-improvement is not solely for personal benefit but also for the betterment of the community by bringing one's unique qualities and experiences.
Being intentional in shaping oneself and choosing environments that foster growth and grace is crucial, with a focus on forming relationships with oneself, God, others, and creation to pursue flourishing for all, presenting an ongoing invitation to deeper connections and understanding.