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15 Resident Life Community Advisors The experience of students who live on campus is situated within the culture of a resident community—a multi-generational spectrum of married couples, singles, internationals, and families with children. Intentional efforts are made to foster relationships within the broad demographic of on-campus residents so that neighbors can benefit from their shared life experiences. In order to accomplish this, community advisors work under the direct supervision of the community life coordinator to organize neighboring activities and facilitate relationship-building opportunities. International Students Denver Seminary is privileged to host students from a variety of countries as they pursue their degree and desire to extend God's kingdom. The school recognizes the unique challenges that face international students and provides them with individual consultations with the community life coordinator. Partners in Ministry3 Partners in Ministry3 engages wives of seminary students in the life of the Denver Seminary community, to encourage them to recognize and embrace their call to serve Jesus Christ as a minister of the gospel in partnership with their husbands, and to equip them for effective life-long ministry. Student Interest Groups From the mutual experience of their studies, students discover shared interests beyond the classroom. These natural connections are one of the support systems of Denver Seminary, and the Student Life Office works to help these ad hoc groups grow and thrive. Students interested in forming new groups should contact the community life coordinator. CULTURAL IMMERSION AND SEMINARY INITIATIVES Denver Seminary strives for an environment that celebrates Christian unity and values the diversity within the body of Christ. As reflected in the faculty, staff, and student body, the Seminary community consists of individuals from numerous cultural backgrounds and contexts. Urban Initiative The Urban Initiative is intended to be internationally inclusive, embracing all people in urban Denver while focusing on black people of varying ethnic backgrounds. The Urban Initiative is focused on being an academic bridge by • expanding the presence of black students in Denver Seminary degree programs; • enhancing the overall experience of black students through support activities and services; and • extending the educational resources of Denver Seminary to Denver's urban communities. Hispanic Initiative The Hispanic Initiative serves Denver Seminary and the Hispanic community by providing access and support to pursue theological education. It also provides opportunities to students of other ethnic groups to become culturally effective while ministering in the Hispanic culture. The Hispanic Initiative includes the following programs: • A certificate of completion in Hispanic Studies • The IDEAL Institute (The Institute for the Development and Training of Leaders) • Oasis (training women leaders for the Hispanic church) • Worship leaders program • Friends of IDEAL (building the future of the Hispanic church)