The Bible, God's Word, speaks to every generation and every kind of cultural moment. Through careful study of the Bible you can be equipped to deal with all the cares and trials of your life. As we discuss biblical texts together we grow in grace through knowledge both of God's creation and redemption of this world and of our place in the world. Whether you would call yourself a Christian or not, we invite you to consideration of the Bible, which has shaped much of western civilization. 
  Come by during our mobile office times and we'll help you join with a group of others who are on this journey!
  Our Bible studies are (more or less) aligned with a three-year lectionary system used in many church congregations. This allows us to prepare together for the Bible passages and topics that may be the subject of a Sunday sermon. We're still working on scheduling for discussions. Our initial attempt at having a scheduling link didn't yield the information needed to follow up with interested people. Click the button to give your preferences!
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Today's American culture is really good at creating isolation. Yet many young people are bucking that trend by ditching the smart phone in favor of the dumb phone, trying to visit with people face to face rather than virtually, and even by moving to the very tactile world of writing and reading notes using that wonderful medium of pen and paper! 

The process of building or rebuilding a culture happens slowly, and for the most part it happens with real live human contact. It's the same with the culture of Christianity.

Rather than retreating into technology, like this website, Wittenberg Door is going live, with Pastor Spotts having regular office hours at the Mizzou Student Center. There's nothing like gathering with others to chat, to study, to ask and answer real philosophical, cultural, or spiritual questions, or to work on homework! Look for the Mobile office any time, but especially by clicking the image below to see the calendar. Come on by! 

Our international community is really brave! We're so glad you're here, crossing cultural and language barriers, and working to learn and grow in ways you probably never thought you would. 

We try to have both native and non-native English speakers at as many of our activities as possible, so as to broaden your exposure to different accents and types of expression.

Many people have more trouble with spoken English than with written English. Accents get in the way, both for speaking and for listening. Sometimes it takes a long time to find the right word, which can add more discomfort. Sometimes people use idiomatic expressions that aren't familiar, or syntax that doesn't make sense according to the rules you probably learned in school.

When you get one-on-one or small group coaching from Pastor Spotts, he will introduce you to all the different sounds used in the English language, helping you bring those sounds into your own speech patterns, using a list of approximately a thousand of the most common English words. You can also practice with the idioms we use to express ourselves in modern, American English, sorting out formal and less formal ways of speaking.

While we're at it, we can work with any of the challenges you find in understanding life and culture in this new and exciting place. Help is there, just ask!

Wittenberg Door Campus Ministry is a Christian group committed to the ideas of the 16th century Lutheran Reformation, which was sparked by Martin Luther's posting of 95 questions for debate on the door of a church in Wittenberg, Germany. Each person in our community matters to us and to God. Whether you are a Christian or not, you're welcome to join with us as we work together with the many questions that deserve debate.

What do you find at our dinner and conversation evenings? Food, drink, friends, and Christian care for the whole person.
When are they? Alternating Fridays from 6-8 pm, beginning August 21.
Where are they? At the Spotts' house, 6610 S. Old Village Rd., Columbia, MO 65203.
How do you get there? If you need a ride, or if you can give someone a ride, let us know. We'll work it out.

Please text Pastor Spotts at 573-355-0347 or email [email protected] before Thursday of a dinner week if you're coming so we can make sure we have the right amount of food!

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Here's the flier for the regular activities that Wittenberg Door is sponsoring during the fall semester of 2025. We're always happy to have more people join with us. If you think an activity is missing or is scheduled at a bad time, your suggestions matter!