What is Peer Ministry?

Peer Ministry in the Residence Halls



"Peer Ministry has provided me with a greater relationship not only with my residents, but also with God. I have been fortunate to make wonderful friends through the position, and look forward to meeting the new residents every year."
- Christopher Hueg


Peer Ministry Events in the Residence Halls


Hover over a dorm with your mouse to view specific Residence Hall Events and Peer Ministers.

Interested in Becoming a Peer Minister?
As a Peer Minister, you will help foster the spiritual, emotional and social growth of resident students - meeting them where they are at and inviting them to take steps of faith, including:
  • Helping residents grow as persons and as a community
  • Providing regular social events, service opportunities and faith sharing groups each semester to nurture community within their respective residence hall
  • Providing personal assistance to those in academic, emotional and spiritual need
  • Having an active association with the faith community at Lewis - participating in the Sunday evening liturgy in Sancta Alberta
  • Committing to six weekly office hours in their respective hall
  • Staffing one Java Detour each semester
  • Staffing the Late Night Breakfast each semester
  • Attending and participating in training, bi-monthly peer meetings and regular supervision appointments with the program coordinators
In recognition of your service, Peer Ministers receive a 1-credit workshop credit and a significant stipend each semester.


Contact ministry@lewisu.edu with any questions or to sign up.