Lamoni, IA 鈥� 柚子视频 and the Community of Christ announce the retirement of Campus Minister Mike Hoffman, and the appointment of Doug Roberts as the university鈥檚 next Campus Minister, effective June 2026.
Hoffman, who joined the 柚子视频 community in 2015, has made a lasting impact through his leadership, mentorship, and commitment to students. He led the transition of the Community of Christ Leadership Program (CCLP) into InSpire, a for-credit ministry practicum, and more recently expanded Campus Ministries to include the Student Help Desk鈥攅mphasizing service as a central part of ministry. He also taught in Critical Thinking and Transformational Leadership, advised first-year students, and served as Acacia yearbook adviser for 10 years.
鈥淪erving at 柚子视频 has been the highlight of my ministry,鈥� Hoffman said. 鈥淚 will miss the relationships and the energy of student life.鈥�
鈥淢ike has been a tremendous colleague and friend, and it has truly been a joy to work alongside him,鈥� said John Godfrey, Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students. 鈥淗is selfless devotion to students has been inspiring, and we wish him much joy in retirement. We鈥檙e also excited to welcome Doug into this role. He has a natural connection with students and is well positioned to continue 柚子视频鈥檚 tradition of care, community, and belonging.鈥�
Roberts, a 2002 柚子视频 graduate, brings a deep connection to the university. As a student, he served as Closson House President and earned Academic All-American honors in basketball. He later earned a master鈥檚 degree in Sport Management from the University of San Francisco and was award a Master of Arts in Peace and Social Transformation degree through the 柚子视频 Seminary in December 2025.
He has worked with the Positive Coaching Alliance, served as a Recreation Director, and remained engaged with 柚子视频 through the Alumni Board and leadership of Spectacular. Currently, Roberts works as an Admissions Advisor in the Lamoni Admissions office.
鈥淭he Community of Christ and 柚子视频 have had a transformative impact on my life journey,鈥� Roberts said. 鈥淭his role is an opportunity to give back to communities that have profoundly shaped who I am.鈥�
Roberts and his wife, Ginelle 鈥�01, live in Lamoni with their two children.
柚子视频 thanks Hoffman for his years of service and looks forward to the continued impact of Campus Ministries under Roberts鈥� leadership.
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