Ministries
Buffs for Christ
Ministries & Activities
Who are we?
The Buffs for Christ are students who make up a campus ministry which seeks to serve the students of West Texas A&M University. It is overseen by the University Church of Christ and located west of the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum on the WTAMU campus. The Buffs for Christ ministry exists to proclain the gospel of Jesus Christ to the campus, bring Christian students into a closer relationship with God, and to create a loving, dynamic fellowship with other Christians.
Weekly Devotionals
Weekly devotionals are times of informal praise and worship which include singing, brief messages, and prayer. Led by students, they provide opportunities for inspiration, encouragement, and growth in leadership. Also, men’s women’s, and couple’s Bible studies are designed to meet speecific needs of students. These activities allow students to refocus and recharge between classes and studies.
Spring Break Mission Trip
Each year Buffs for Christ sponsor a spring break mission trip. Our students have traveled to work in the following: Bratislava, Slovakia; inner-city Memphis, Tennessee; Mexico City, Mexico; and Guyana, South America. These trips enable students to experience other cultures and the challenges of sharing the Gospel with those from different backgrounds and nationalities. Our goal is to provide every student at least one chance to experience mission work.
Retreats are also a great part of the Buffs for Christ experience, where we meet new friends and enjoy settings away from the school atmosphere. Our fall retreat, held at Camp Blue Haven in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Las Vegas, New Mexico, introduces new students to the ministry and to other Buffs. Other retreats are held throughout the year to promote leadership and team training.
Student Center
Our student center is a great place for social interaction in a Christian setting. It has a kitchen, library, TV room, and a game room which contains a pool table, ping pong table, stereo, and more. This “home away from home ” atmosphere makes a great place to relax and get away or hang out with friends.
Campus Activites
Since Buffs for Christ is an official campus organization, intramurals are available in many different sports and allow Christian athletes to compete with other students and to demonstrate Christ-like sportsmanship on campus. Another opportunities for students to develop their talents are singing and drama groups, where students reach out to others. We also have been involved with ski and rafting trips, hosting concerts and lectures, and leading worship services for area churches.
One of the most important characteristics of a Christian is a willingness to serve. Some of our special service projects include hosting a banquet for our church senior singles, providing a cookout and devotional for the children of High Plains Children’s Home, and organizing a Christmas party for special needs children. We also host a Halloween booth each year at the WT Fall Carnival.
The Buffs for Christ welcome you to join us as we serve our Lord Jesus Christ together!