Christian Professionals in Iowa

Christian Legal Society is a student organization at Drake University located in Des Moines, IA, serving as a community of law students united by their Christian faith and commitment to justice. Rooted in Drake's core values of equity, inclusion, and community engagement, the organization provides a welcoming space where students can explore how their faith informs their approach to law and service. Drake University, situated in the vibrant Des Moines metropolitan area, emphasizes personal relationships and student achievement as central to its mission. The Christian Legal Society reflects these values by fostering meaningful connections among members and creating opportunities for spiritual growth alongside professional development. Students benefit from Drake's intimate class sizes and close personal relationships, which extend to student organizations that prioritize genuine community building. The organization is part of Drake's rich tradition of student engagement and leadership development. With a campus culture built on meaningful history and shared experiences, the Christian Legal Society contributes to the university's commitment to developing leaders who ask "What matters most?" and answer through dedication to student success and community strengthening. Located in Des Moines, the Christian Legal Society connects law students with a network of peers who believe that faith and legal practice can work together to create positive social change. The organization participates in Drake's broader commitment to experiential learning and service, encouraging members to engage with their communities while developing their professional identities. By bringing together students who share Christian values and legal aspirations, the society creates a supportive environment that enriches the Drake law school experience and prepares students to make meaningful contributions to their profession and communities.

Based in Bettendorf, Iowa, St. Thomas Aquinas Guild of the Quad Cities brings together healthcare professionals and community members united by a shared mission to promote Catholic values and defend the most vulnerable members of society. This physician-led association represents a unique approach to community engagement, recognizing that meaningful change requires both professional expertise and personal commitment rooted in faith. The Guild's members—diverse in background and experience—share a dedication to the Church's teachings on the fundamental importance of both faith and reason in addressing life's most pressing challenges. Operating within the Quad Cities area, the organization actively works to advance the culture of life through prayer, advocacy, and professional service. The Guild particularly focuses on protecting those who cannot advocate for themselves: the unborn, the elderly, and individuals living with mental or physical disabilities. Rather than remaining isolated within institutional structures, the organization embodies a vision of Church that reaches outward to engage the broader community, meeting people where they are and addressing real-world concerns. Members find in the Guild a community of like-minded professionals and friends who believe that healthcare practice and civic engagement are expressions of faith. This association demonstrates how medical professionals can integrate their calling with their deepest values, creating meaningful impact across the Bettendorf and Quad Cities communities.