Senior health communications major Taytan Bereket is the worship coordinator for PUC’s Campus Ministries. After graduating from high school, she wanted to continue participating in worship services, playing keys for praise, and eventually becoming a worship coordinator. Since her freshman year at PUC, she has been involved with Campus Ministries and has been the worship coordinator since her junior year, which has helped her stay grounded in her relationship with God. With her team and throughout campus, Taytan hopes to continue serving and blessing others. 

What worship experience do you want to create for PUC students? 

I want to create a worship experience where students can connect with God in whatever way that looks like. College can be hectic, and so it’s important to create those experiences where they can have time with God and people, no matter where they are in life. At the end of the day, it’s not about the number of students who are worshiping, but it’s about creating those experiences for them.  

What does Campus Ministries mean to you? 

Being part of Campus Ministries means having a high expectation to lead by example, but also being part of a group where you can create spiritual experiences by sharing the love of Jesus.  

How would you describe spiritual life at PUC?  

Throughout my four years at PUC, I would describe spiritual life as a crescendo of growth. Each year is different and unique, so you don’t know how Campus Ministries will operate, but I will say for sure that each year has shown significant growth. 

What do you hope students receive by attending worship?  

I hope they can have the opportunity to worship and be in the presence of God, and to learn more about their creator and who He is. As you invite Jesus to dwell in your life, you are exchanging what you have for something far greater.  

What culture do you want to help create spiritual life on campus?  

A culture of learning. The students here at PUC come from different walks of life. Some might be Christian, while others identify with a different religion, or even don’t deal with religion. And so, I think it’s important to create a culture where people can learn from each other, creating spaces where they can learn and connect with others and with God spiritually. 

What makes spiritual life at PUC special? 

Because PUC is isolated, it’s like you are forced to create connections on campus, especially if you don’t have a car and can’t drive down. With that, in a way, it makes spiritual life at PUC special because with those connections, people will be active in seeing what is going on around campus.  

What is your favorite thing about being a part of the Pioneers community?  

Being part of the Pioneers community forced me to be an advocate for myself in my academic and personal life. I had to navigate my experience at PUC and make sure that I made my experience fulfilling. With that, I was able to form relationships with people, call them my friends, and create those relationships with my professors.