Rev. Jason Darden
jason.darden@lmu.edu
Jason joined the LMU campus ministry team in August of 2012. Prior to LMU, Jason served as the senior minister of a Church of Christ in Northern California. Jason also served as an infantry solider in the Army reserve but now as a chaplain and holds the rank of captain. Jason graduated from Fuller Theological Seminary in 2005 with a Master’s in theology and completed his undergrad work at Harding University while playing NCAA football as a running back.
Protestant and Ecumenical Outreach
Campus Ministry’s Protestant and Ecumenical Outreach was created to serve students, faculty and staff of all Christian traditions, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We seek to grow closer to God through prayer, bible study, fellowship and worship services. In accordance with the university’s mission of encouraging learning, educating the whole person, and the service of faith and the promotion of justice, we strive to meet the spiritual needs of the LMU community and further develop our faith in Jesus Christ.
Multifaith Outreach
The LMU Multifaith Outreach welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all religious backgrounds and spiritual beliefs. Our goal is to create a vibrant community of individuals desiring to grow in their faith journeys and learn from the diverse faith experiences of others. We strive to meet the spiritual needs of the LMU Community by promoting inter-religious understanding.
Events on Campus
The Well (non-denominational bible study)
Every Wednesday from 8:30pm to 10:00pm
Cave
The Station (non-denominational bible study)
Every Tuesday night from 9:30pm to 11:00pm
Hilton 300
Late Night (multifaith spirituality group)
Every other Tuesday from 10pm-12pm
Living Room
Higher Learning (non-denominational bible study)
Every Thursday afternoon from 12:15pm-1:30pm
Cave
Interfaith Council (multifaith sharing group)
Tuesday's (Jan 15, Feb 12, Mar 12, Apr 16) from 12:15pm-1:30pm
Cave
LMU Interfaith Council
The Interfaith Council (IC) began in the Fall of 2009, and is comprise of our student leaders and representatives of all our faith/spirituality based clubs, organizations and Campus Ministry sponsored bible studies. At the beginning of every meeting there is an open forum for students, faculty and staff to come and share concerns, speaker/program ideas, events that this group should be aware of, etc. – anything and everything relating to faith-based matters. The IC is made up of representatives from Higher Learning, The Station, Revolution, Late Night, eXaLT, Christian Life Community, Passion Magazine, the Human Rights Coalition, Taize Prayer, Hillel and more.
Educational Opportunities
Classes, academic programs and research institutes on campus offer opportunities to learn about, and dialog with all the various traditions that comprise our university community.
Worship in Los Angeles
The communities of Los Angeles are rich in religious and cultural diversity. Those seeking worship experiences outside of the university, are encouraged to explore the vast opportunities that our city has to offer.