Latest Stories

A Legacy of Generosity: Launching the Schweitzer Foundation

Faithfulness and generosity have always been central to the Schweitzer Church story. With God’s leading, an acre of land on the edge of Springfield was given by the Schweitzer family for the purpose of beginning a new church in Southeast Springfield. Over 70 years...

A Story of Transformation

Refurbishing & the addition of a Mural for Hoffman Hall“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.” - 2 Corinthians 5:17-18  From darkness to light . . . From despair to hope . . ....

Family-Focused in Schweitzer Kids

Summer with Schweitzer Kids has been AMAZING! Our new once-a-month family events have been a hit!! Nerf & Nachos Night was fun for all ages....

A Year of Surprises

What a year it’s been. As we move through spring and head into summer, I am facing the end of my first school year with...

Route 56 Is Back With a Bigger Mission

Route 56 is an amazing transitional ministry for 5th and 6th graders. This fall, we’ll meet each Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:15 pm upstairs in...

New Studies, Confirmation & More for Students this Fall

This summer, Schweitzer students took on painting the Student Lounge, traveled to various campus, served together at Camp Barnabas and had a lot of fun...

What’s Happening This Summer with Schweitzer Students

Summer is a great time for 7th-12th grade students to get connected at Schweitzer. We’ll have weekly ways to connect and also will be taking...

Congratulations to Our Graduates

Both Aravis Leininger and Grace Keech are graduating seniors who are part of Schweitzer Student Ministries. If you have a graduate story or photo you'd...

Strengthening Your Marriage (Fall Marriage Class)

by Mark MildrenWhen I was in seminary at Southern Methodist University, Pastoral Care and Counseling was a required year-long class. That was a very practical course for me. I chose to do an additional counseling class in Marriage and Family Counseling. I supposed that would be a very practical class in preparation for ministry. I was right. During my ministry, I learned that the...