In the midst of dreary winter, North Greenville University’s campus was buzzing in recent weeks with a promise of renewed life as Student-Led Renewal (SLR) kicked off Jan. 31.
Doug Campbell, a senior Christian studies major, encourages the North Greenville University student body to care for hurting people in the world at the recent Student-Led Renewal week. He called for a restoration of social justice and pleaded for the student body to go outside the boundaries of Tigerville and become a witness to those in need.It was a chance for NGU students to be encouraged by their peers through student speakers, prayer time and music. Through regular chapels and nightly sessions, students had the chance to hear about things relevant to their lives from the people who know best what they are going through.
Justin Robinson, a sophomore from Taylors, on the peer-to-peer aspect of SLR, said, “They are students. They speak students’ language.”
For sophomore Matt Corbin, of Martinez, Ga., the energy of the speakers made an impact. “The points being driven home were about not wearing a label, about being challenged to step forward without caring about what other people think,” Corbin said, “doing what you know is right.”
Doug Campbell, a senior from McDonough, Ga., was one of the students leading SLR. He said he felt the week of refocusing was much needed. “Even if we don’t see anything great happen this week, that’s cool,” he said. “Plant seeds.”
Student speaker Josh Gibson, a senior from Piedmont, echoed Campbell’s sentiment. He said SLR is not just about one week – it is about fighting against Christian mediocrity.
Freshman Jack Hannigan, from Conway, was particularly impressed by Campbell’s message during Monday’s chapel. “It’s exactly what this student body needs to hear,” he said. “We’re so caught up with feeding ourselves that we’re not feeding those around us.” – NGU