Student Life[ Government | Fellowships | Residents | Commuters | Clubs | Drama | Athletics | Social | Music ]
Students have the opportunity and are encouraged to participate in the many extra-curricular activities that are available through student organizations such as student government, fellowships, and clubs, as well as sports, socials, musicals, and fine arts series.
- Student Government Association (SGA) represents students’ interests, encourages self-government, promotes responsibility, loyalty, and cooperation among students and in their relationships with faculty, staff, and the administration of the College.
- Student Senate is the representative body of students that governs the Student Government Association and serves as a liaison between the students and other segments of the campus community.
Class Organizations
Each class has its own faculty advisor, officers, and committees. The purpose of the class is to create unity and organization among its members, to maintain a proper Christian testimony on campus and in the community, and to promote spiritual growth in Jesus Christ. The entire class meets regularly for fellowship and business.
- Christian Counseling Fellowship (CCF) seeks to provide information in the field of counseling and to encourage its members to grow in their desire to serve the Lord in a counseling ministry.
- International Student Fellowship (ISF) provides support and fellowship for students from outside the United States and students of missionary parents.
- Married Couples Fellowship (MCF) provides fellowship among married students through opportunities to share common interests and to encourage one another.
- The Shepherd’s Staff (SS) provides inspiration as well as instructional opportunities for all students of the College who are interested in the pastoral ministry.
- Student Missionary Fellowship (SMF) seeks to emphasize effectively and constantly the challenge of missions through its regular meetings, prayer groups, chapel services, and annual Missionary Conference.
- Teachers United on the Foundation of Faith (TUFF) seeks to provide knowledge and to promote interest in teacher education. It also strives to produce a desire for ministry among its members, while adequately preparing them for it.
Resident Affairs Council (RAC) is composed of resident assistants to facilitate harmonious campus living. The Council functions in cooperation with its advisor to plan activities which promote fellowship and spiritual life among resident students.
Commuter Affairs Council (CAC) is composed of students elected from commuting students to promote fellowship and spiritual life among commuter students. The Council functions in cooperation with its advisor to further commuter interests and to meet the unique needs of commuters.
Any group of students with common interests and goals may file for organizational status. The submission of a constitution is necessary to apply for recognition by the Senate and the College.
- Varsity Club consists of all students who have received award letters for participation in intercollegiate sports. It promotes and assists the intercollegiate sports program.
- Student Publications. The College yearbook, ICTHUS (the Greek word for fish, which constitutes an acrostic for “Jesus Christ, God’s Son, Savior”) is produced by a student staff under the supervision of an advisor.
LBC’s drama organization, TALENT (Theater–Acting Language, Effective Nucleus Teams), exists for the purpose of connecting the LBC family and its community, and communicating truths about our world through drama. Members of the various teams work together to present on-campus performances.
- Intercollegiate. The College participates in intercollegiate sports for both men and women. Intercollegiate sports for men include soccer, volleyball, basketball, and baseball, and the women participate in volleyball, soccer, basketball, and lacrosse. LBC is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association. Cheerleading is available for both men and women.
- Intramural. The College offers a variety of athletic activities for students through the Intramural Association such as flag football, basketball, dodgeball, and softball. The student body selects activities each year based on the interest level of the students.
- Club Sports. A variety of opportunities exist for students to participate in club sports. Club sports are offered each year based on student interest.
There are a wide variety of social activities available, coordinated by the Social Committee of the Student Government Association. There are skates, skits, picnics, ice cream socials, olympics, films, hayrides, banquets, semi-formals, and concerts that all students may attend.
Students also benefit from and participate in many conferences and seminars that are held on campus annually. Christian management seminars, counseling seminars, and financial planning seminars, as well as pastors conferences, Christian education conferences, student leadership conferences, and missions conferences expand the students’ horizons and expose them to new areas of study and challenge.
Lancaster Bible College provides students with many opportunities to use their musical gifts for the Lord.
- The Conestogans. The College choir ministers in local churches, chapel services, and special programs. Each year they conduct a tour during the Spring Break.
- Psallomen. The student singing ensemble tours during the summer and fall throughout the United States.
- Concert Band. The band serves the College through special music, accompaniment during chapel, and a variety of campus events. The College band is also available to minister in area churches and other community activities as an outreach.
- Handbells. This group is open by audition to the student body. It rings three octaves of Malmark handbells. They tour with the Conestogans.
- Concerts. A Christmas Concert is presented by a large choir composed of the College choir, members of the community, the College staff, and the student body, all accompanied by a full orchestra. A spring concert is also held utilizing the various
vocal and instrumental groups of the Music Department. - Small Ensembles. Small vocal and instrumental groups provide music on and off campus for worship services, choir tour, prison and nursing home ministries, and various campus and community events.
- String Orchestra. The string orchestra serves the College through special music, accompaniment during chapel and a variety of campus events. The string orchestra is also available to minister in area churches and other community activities as an outreach.
- Student Recitals. Students in the Music programs present recitals at various times throughout the year which include student department recitals and senior student recitals.