Trinity Reflects on the Collegiate Day of Prayer: A Powerful Day of Unity and Faith

-Dewoun M. Hayes

On February 27, Trinity Christian College joined with campuses across the country and around the world to participate in the Collegiate Day of Prayer, a tradition that unites students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of higher education in a shared time of worship and intercession. The day was marked by moments of deep reflection, heartfelt prayer, and a strong sense of connection to the larger body of Christ.

As described by LyNae Schleyer, Executive Director of Advancement, the heart behind the Collegiate Day of Prayer is rooted in “a humble recognition of great need combined with great faith in Christ,” which naturally leads to united prayer. The purpose of this annual day is to bring together people to pray over college campuses, asking for the Holy Spirit to move in powerful ways among students, faculty, and all who are part of the academic world.

Reflecting on the gathering at Trinity, LyNae shared, “As Trinity staff, faculty, and students gathered on our campus, it was powerful to know that campuses worldwide were alongside us, inviting the Holy Spirit to move throughout every campus to impact students, friends, families, and peers seeking Jesus.”

What made the day even more meaningful was the knowledge that alumni and parents of Trinity students also paused to pray, standing with the campus community in spirit. LyNae emphasized this connection, saying, “It was even more powerful to hear from many alums and parents who took time that day to pray for Trinity and God’s work on our campus. We invite everyone to continue to pray for our college and the students we serve.”

The Trinity community was reminded that although each group gathered in its own place, it was part of something much bigger—an international chorus of prayer rising on behalf of students everywhere.

Mackenzi Huyser ’97, Vice President for Advancement, also reflected on the experience, highlighting the significance of gathering as a community for a shared day of prayer. “What a blessing it was to invite the Trinity community to gather together for a shared day of prayer,” she said. “As a small group of us gathered that morning, it was powerful to think about so many others gathering across the world to pray for students and our institutions. Thank you to all who joined us on this day. God is indeed faithful.”

While the Collegiate Day of Prayer is marked on one day each year, Trinity’s campus community is encouraged to continue in prayer beyond that day — for students to grow in faith, for faculty to lead with wisdom and compassion, and for the entire Trinity family to be a light to the world.

As this year’s gathering showed, prayer unites people across time zones, cultures, and experiences, and Trinity remains committed to being part of this global movement of prayer for students and the future of higher education.

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