Jennie Sophia Grunseth ’02 explains how her time as a Bethel student set her up for her career in musical theatre performing in Broadway shows.
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Where BU Took You: Lydia (Klassen) Mogga ’15
Lydia (Klassen) Mogga ’15 chose Bethel to study psychology, and it led her to Africa, where she serves with Africa Inland Mission (AIM) as a counselor at the Tumaini Counseling Center in Nairobi, Kenya.
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[VIDEO] More Than a Game
Bethel University soccer programs focus on developing the whole person instead of just a player’s athletic ability.
Sharing Christ Through Soccer
In August, Bethel’s Men’s and Women’s soccer teams put on a skills clinic for the youth of Summit Soccer, a ministry of Summit Church in Niles, Mich.
Atupele (Anna) Simenti: Restored for a Purpose
Anna Simenti is a first-year international student with a contagious smile and a resilient spirit who is adamant about sharing her testimony with others to bring glory to God.
Honoring a Faithful Life Through Legacy Giving
For Rev. Harold Ayabe, Ph.D., faith and education opened doors of unimaginable opportunity. Now, his daughter, Dr. Sharon, is honoring his life through a significant gift to Bethel University so future students can experience that same life transformation.
Professor Studies the Virtue of Gentleness Through Templeton Fellowship
Professor of Philosophy Cristian Mihut, Ph.D., was a recipient of the Templeton Fellowship through the University of Notre Dame.
Autumn Holtgren ’25
Autumn Holtgren ’25 chose worship arts for her major because she has a passion for music and helping lead people into God’s presence through music.
John Njihia ’25
John Njihia ’25 is a double major in nursing and worship arts who recorded the song “MOSAIC (I Have Decided) as part of the “Altars” album in Nashville, Tenn.
Tania Gonzalez ’24
Tania Gonzalez ’24 chose Bethel because it was close to home, aligned with her beliefs and was an affordable option, thanks to the scholarships and grants she received.