Our student life program creates spaces for connection and discipleship.
Bringing Jesus into every aspect of community
Judson's student-led house system is an opportunity for you to build lifelong friendships, live on mission together, and become more like Jesus alongside one another.
Character Service Friendship
Joining Your House
1
Enroll in Judson College
After you are accepted, we’ll send you an email with your House assignment.
2
Get placed in a house
Get to know the other members of your house and leaders at house events.
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Participate in community
Invest in your house and build lifelong friendships.
What It Looks Like
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Competitions
Throughout the academic year, Houses compete in a variety of events, and each House hosts one competitions per year. These competitions culminate in the House Tournament — a two-day event involving literature, art, trivia, and a field day. The winning House is awarded the House Cup.
House System Mission Trip
Every spring, the House System goes on mission together for a week. Students have the opportunity to serve, share the gospel, and give their lives for the cause of Christ. This mission trip is offered through the Center for Great Commission Studies in partnership with the House System.
Calibrate
Calibrate is a time of worship for The College to come together and remember why they are pursuing ministry. These worship nights are meant to glorify God; unify The College; and worship through music, Scripture, testimonies, and other creative expressions. Each House hosts one Calibrate a year.
College Fall Retreat
Every fall, the House System steps away from campus for a weekend of teaching, worship, rest, and retreat. Each House is invited to come and enjoy The College community in a new context. Houses pile into vans and head out to that year's destination on Friday and return Sunday afternoon.
Events
Spring
February 1st: Showcase
February 20th: Liele Calibrate
March 20th: Elliott Calibrate
April 10th: Schaeffer Calibrate
April 11th: GOing Friday
May 2-3rd : House Tournament
Fall:
August 22nd: Move in and Freshman Festival
August 31st: Kickball Competition
September 5th: House Leader Calibrate
September 6th: GOing Friday
September 13-15th: College Fall Retreat
October 3rd: Fuller Calibrate
October 24-26th: Heritage Weekend
November 7th: Brainerd Calibrate
November 8th: GOing Friday
The Houses
Endurance
Selflessness
Teachability
Building a Cross Culture
David Brainerd was an American missionary to Native American people groups in Delaware, New York, and New Jersey. Converted at the age of 21, he began his ministry right away and would only minister for eight years before passing away from Tuberculosis, a disease that he dealt with during most of his missionary endeavors. Brainerd is known for his ministry to Native American people groups despite their initial reluctance to receive the gospel. He was persistent in his ministry and teaching and would eventually see many come to understand the gospel, be saved, and get baptized. Despite ongoing battles with depression, loneliness, and sickness, Brainerd was faithful to gospel ministry during his life and an inspiration to some of the most well-known missionaries in the modern era.
Loyalty
Perseverance
Stewardship
Holding the rope
Andrew Fuller was a renowned English Baptist theologian and missionary advocate. As he looked to Scripture for his theological convictions, his writings inspired many—including his close friend William Carey. Fuller became one of the founders of the Baptist Missionary Society, sending Carey to the field. Fuller then directed and maintained the work from home, tirelessly promoting the society and its missionary efforts.
Delight
Service
Devotion
Mobilizing with Delight
George Liele was born into slavery in Virginia and became a Christian in 1773. He had a deep concern for the souls of his fellow slaves and was ordained as a missionary to them in 1775. Liele and many other slaves sided with the British during the Revolutionary War, along with Liele’s owner, Henry Sharp, who granted Liele his freedom in 1778. Liele evacuated the United States after the war with his family and sailed to Jamaica. He soon became a missionary to the Jamaican people, seeing hundreds baptized and organized into churches. He caught the attention of slave owners and the government, and was put in prison several times for causing a disturbance among the slaves. By 1814, Liele’s influence resulted in an estimated 8,000 Baptists in Jamaica.
Creativity
Unity
Faithfullness
Humility
With Truth Comes Beauty
Francis Schaeffer was an American theologian, philosopher and pastor who promoted historic Protestantism instead of the modern approach to theology of his day. He believed that Christian apologetics could answer the questions of modern society. Schaeffer established the L’Abri community in Switzerland, where people seeking answers to life’s questions could come and find their answers in the truths of Scripture. Schaeffer is best known for his unique ability to communicate biblical truth, coupling intellectual integrity with love and care. He was deeply committed to Christ, working hard to understand modern thought and how Scripture answers life’s biggest questions.
Sacrifice
Hospitality
Diligence
Seeking First the Kingdom
Larry and Jean Elliott were long-time missionaries with the International Mission Board, who first considered the nations while living in Cary, NC. Larry graduated with an MDIV from Southeastern Seminary in 1978 while Jean pursued a year of biblical training at Southeastern to prepare for the mission field. After serving as missionaries in Honduras for 25 years, the Elliotts obeyed God’s call to advance the cause of Christ in war-torn Iraq, where after only a few weeks of ministry, they were tragically killed in 2004. The Elliott’s example of courageous faith, missional faithfulness, and joyful sacrifice inspire the Church to persevere in its mission and make disciples wherever God leads.
Building Community with Your Classmates
Here’s what student leadership looks like within each house:
Chancellor: House Leader
Female and Male Fellow: Catalyst for Great Commission living
