The College and the local Free Methodist congregation enjoy an exceptionally cooperative relationship. Though independent from the College, yet vitally interested in its success, this College church makes its sanctuary available for chapel and other religious services of the College. The pastor and assistant are available for counseling and students are free to use the church for prayer and meditation throughout the week. Other community churches and pastors also ably serve faculty and student members of the College Community. Whatever their denominational preferences may be, students are strongly encouraged to become involved in one of the local churches.