Junior Psychology major Kendall Kenders came to Bethel University looking for opportunities to learn and grow. She has been able to fully take advantage of Bethel’s many opportunities by being part of Billy Kirk Scholars, Psych Club, working as a learning commons tutor and campus guide for admissions.
“Each of these involvements mean so much to me and bring out different aspects of my personality. The people within each of these groups have truly helped me grow during my time at Bethel.”
Only I her third year, Kendall has already seen major growth in her personal confidence and independence, and she attributes this growth to being encouraged, by mentors and peers, to practice and refine her leadership skills. She notes that the friends she has on campus not only encourage her to lead well, but consistently model Christ-centered leadership and talk about how God is working in their lives, offering a real-time example of how to walk out her faith.
She also mentions that her professors have made a big impact by making it clear that they care about her as a whole person, not just a number in the classroom. Referencing Dr. Spivey, a long-time professor of Psychology at Bethel, she says it’s obvious that he cares deeply about the lives of his students.
“Dr. Spivey, along with the rest of the psych department, has taught me what it means to be a servant of the Lord in my chosen field.”
Kendall has invested deeply in her experience on campus, and we believe that Bethel is investing back into her, developing her and preparing her to lead a life of Christian leadership.