Vanderbilt Wesley Fellowship
Vanderbilt University
About Vanderbilt Wesley Fellowship
Located at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, Wesley Fellowship represents a vibrant Methodist campus ministry dedicated to building genuine community among students from all walks of life. The organization's core mission centers on creating spaces where students feel genuinely welcomed, valued, and empowered to live authentically. At its heart, Wesley Fellowship prioritizes inclusion, service, and belonging—values that shape every aspect of the ministry's approach to student engagement. The fellowship believes that meaningful community emerges when people intentionally connect with one another and with God, fostering environments where critical thinking and personal faith exploration are encouraged and celebrated. Through regular gatherings, students share meals, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and participate in service projects that extend their faith into tangible action. The ministry's leadership team, including Campus Minister Rev. Aimee Baxter and Ministry Associate Molly M. Borneman, works collaboratively with a committed Board of Directors to ensure that every student has opportunities to discover and develop their unique strengths. Wesley Fellowship's approach reflects a Methodist tradition of radical welcome while remaining open to students of all faith backgrounds and perspectives. For those seeking authentic community, spiritual growth, and meaningful connections during their university years, Wesley Fellowship offers a supportive home within the Nashville campus community. The organization actively invites interested students to join and become part of a diverse, inclusive fellowship committed to living out faith through connection and service.