Christian Student Center
The Christian Student Center (CSC) exists to connect Purdue students to Christ and His community. We do this by learning and practicing how to Love God, Love Each Other, and Serve the World.
Christian Student Center
The Christian Student Center (CSC) exists to connect Purdue students to Christ and His community. We do this by learning and practicing how to Love God, Love Each Other, and Serve the World.
Who We Are
We are a diverse group of flawed people who believes the God of the Bible loved us enough to create us and sustain us no matter what we’ve done or what we’re going through. Though we are pursuing different majors and life goals, we are all united in the love of God.
Our Facility
The CSC is a great place to hang out, eat lunch, use the free wireless, play board and video games, and find a nice quiet spot for study or prayer (or naps!). CSC members also get free parking in our back lot.
We strive to be a home away from home for anyone who is college aged. We are a ministry of the Elmwood Church of Christ which means each CSC member gets “adopted” by a local family who becomes an extra support network for his or her time at Purdue.
Campus Minister
Deron Freudenthal
Deron is originally from Nashville, TN and became the CSC Campus Minister in October of 2013. He has a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Formation, Missional Theology, and Church Leadership from Lipscomb University. He also has a certification in Spiritual Direction through the Scarritt Bennett Center in Nashville, TN and is a certified Premarital and Marital facilitator with Prepare/Enrich. He has a passion for God, family, food, board games and coffee. Deron enjoys helping people discover and deepen their faith as well as helping them learn how their gifts and interests can be a part of God’s redemptive mission in the world. Deron and his wife, Cindy, have two daughters, Madison and Makenzie. They enjoy trying new foods, all things Disney, playing board games, and traveling together.
What We Do
Encounter
Join us for our weekly devo, Encounter. Every Wednesday at 7:00 pm, we gather at the CSC to intentionally be with God and with one another. We always eat first, (dinner is free and home cooked) and then we spend time either singing, praying, hearing a message, having a discussion, or some combination of spiritual practices.
Encounter
Join us for our weekly devo, Encounter. Every Wednesday at 7:00 pm, we gather at the CSC to intentionally be with God and with one another. We always eat first, (dinner is free and home cooked) and then we spend time either singing, praying, hearing a message, having a discussion, or some combination of spiritual practices.
Growth Groups
One of the best ways to learn more about what it means to be like Jesus is in our Growth Groups. These are voluntary gender specific groups of 2 or 3 where students learn to share life together through honest conversation, scripture, and prayer.
Growth Groups
One of the best ways to learn more about what it means to be like Jesus is in our Growth Groups. These are voluntary gender specific groups of 2 or 3 where students learn to share life together through honest conversation, scripture, and prayer.
FriendSpeak
Native English speakers helping non-native English speakers practice conversational English by reading parts of the Bible together. You can learn more here.
FriendSpeak
Native English speakers helping non-native English speakers practice conversational English by reading parts of the Bible together. You can learn more here.
LIFE Groups
On Sunday evenings, members of Elmwood and the CSC meet around the Greater Lafayette Area in small groups for the purpose of growing deeper relationships with God and one another.
LIFE Groups
On Sunday evenings, members of Elmwood and the CSC meet around the Greater Lafayette Area in small groups for the purpose of growing deeper relationships with God and one another.
Sunday Worship
Every Sunday, transportation is provided to and from Elmwood Church of Christ for Worship and Bible Study. To arrange a ride with our shuttle, please email [email protected]
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- Worship - 9:30-10:30am
- Bible Study - 10:40-11:30am meet in Room 200
Tailgates
During key football games throughout the year, we Tailgate at the CSC before the game. Some of us watch it at the CSC and/or play some games of our own.
Tailgates
During key football games throughout the year, we Tailgate at the CSC before the game. Some of us watch it at the CSC and/or play some games of our own.
Game Nights
We are always down for hanging out and playing board games, video games, or watching movies together.
Game Nights
We are always down for hanging out and playing board games, video games, or watching movies together.
Our Student Led
Ministry Coordination Team
Each year, we choose student ministry coordinators to help plan and guide our different activities as we try to live out God’s vision for our lives, this ministry, and this campus. If you’d like to meet them face to face, stop by the CSC anytime. Our leaders keep office hours throughout the week or you can schedule a time by sending us an email. They’d love to answer your questions, pray with you, or go grab lunch.
President & Social Coordinator
Addie Dickeroff
Treasurer & Service Coordinator
Justin Asbill
CSC Events
New Students
We know this whole college thing can be exciting, scary, thrilling, confusing, and hectic all at the same time. We get it! And then there is your relationship with Christ. Everyone is in a different place on the journey. No matter what you’re feeling or where you are on the spiritual path, we’re here to help you along the way. Whether you’re still deciding what college to attend, packing your bags for Purdue, or if you’re already here but still trying to find your way, we want to walk with you. There are plenty of ways to find out about us: browse this site or check out our socials.
How You Can Help
Here at the Christian Student Center, it takes a lot to do what we do. With all of the mission efforts, student outreach, and retreats, we have a lot of students to love and a lot of expenses to meet. Please do not feel obligated to give, but any donations will be accepted with grateful hearts. Here are a few ways you can help:
Pray
If you wish to support us through prayer, please join us in praying for our students, volunteers, ministry staff, and presence on Purdue’s campus and in the community.
Bring Food
We feed our students at every Encounter during the school year, if you would like to help provide one of these meals, please send us an email.
Adopt a Student
Help provide a home away from home environment for our students by checking in on them, grabbing a coffee together, being a mentor, etc. For more information, please email us.
Financial Support
You may donate online or by check. If you support us by check, please include a note specifying you'd like the funds to go towards the CSC. Make checks payable to
Elmwood Church of Christ
2501 Elmwood Avenue Lafayette, IN 47904
Contact Us
We are located on Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus at 115 Waldron Street between First and Second Streets in the yellow house. We’re two blocks north of State Street, not far from Beering and Marriot Halls.