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    The role of Adventist chaplains in providing discipleship, mentorship, and nurturing for Adventist students in public campuses: A study of the University of Lagos, Nigeria
    (Adventist University of Africa, 2025-04) Ayodele A. Salami
    A research recently carried out by Adebowale, of Babcock University shows that, 78% of Adventist students in Public Universities in South Western Nigeria, leave home as well cultured Christians but return back with little or no Interest in Faith based related activities. From researches conducted and documents available so far within this researcher’s disposal, statistics showing the ratio of Adventist Students in public campuses against those in church owned Institutions is worrisome. It is argued that 25% of Adventist youths attend the denominational schools, while 75% attend public schools. It has been observed that most students of the Seventh-day Adventist Church who found themselves in Public or secular institutions of advanced studies do not often enjoy the mentorship, discipleship and nurturing they should as those who attend Church owned institutions. This has become a significant problem and how to help them has been a concern. From both biblical, theological and academic viewpoints, mentorship, discipleship, and nurturing have been identified as key factors in preserving society norms culturally, socially and religiously. The Mentor-Mentee relationship as well as the Teacher- Disciple relationship is a two-way undertaking. Though not much has been written or documented in chaplaincy for Discipleship, Mentorship and nurturing especially from an African Background, the concept has helped young Adventist in secular Campuses to grow their faith, beliefs, culture and doctrinal views and sustain it even while in school away from home and the church. The research findings show that, the church in south-west Nigeria and Lagos in particular has not done enough in providing an intentional Discipleship, Mentorship and Nurturing for the Adventist Students on secular campuses. Although there appeared to be a structure to provide mentorship, discipleship and nurturing for Adventist students on public campuses, those in secular campuses are most times not being cared for. The students sometimes get pluralized by philosophical views from other faiths about their own beliefs and as a result, some of them become less concerned about church and faith issues. Others become indifferent over differences in belief systems. There is a need for the church in Lagos to declare a state of emergency on public campus ministry within her territories to help provide spiritual care to young Seventh-day Adventist Students who find themselves studying in public campuses in Lagos and Nigeria at large. Professional training and intentional projects should be considered in helping these young people stay focused and true to their identity while away from home. Mentorship and discipleship programs for inclusivity are needed by the church within those institutions.