The Christian Social Work Fellowship (CSWF) is a non-denominational organization that welcomes all participants regardless of belief, faith, or religious orientation. This organization is committed to the following beliefs and tenets of the Christian faith: One true God, Creator of the Universe, the Triune Godhead: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; the virgin birth of Jesus Christ, His death on the cross, burial, resurrection, and ascension back to heaven; God’s having sent His only Son Jesus to die on the cross in order to make a way of salvation from sin for all people; accepting Jesus Christ as Savior as the only way to eternal life in heaven after this earthly life; the second coming of Christ to establish His new kingdom; and The Holy Bible (NJK (NKJ), NIV, NAS, KJ) as the only inspired and infallible Word of God.
Our purpose is multifaceted and includes promoting spiritual growth through prayer and Bible study, and to provide support, fellowship, and encouragement, to help meet human and spiritual needs to members, social work students, other interested people and groups, and the local community. In addition to this, we help balance the spiritual needs and concerns of students with the demands of the social work profession, serve as a voice by which the issues and concerns of Christians in social work shall be addressed, and follow Christ’s example in showing compassion without judgment, and in seeking social justice for those who do not have a voice.
Currently our student leadership consists of myself, Mavlyn Bazil, the student chair. Following SGA approval, we will have a student secretary within the next few weeks. I am an advanced year macro/clinical student with a concentration in community action and social policy (CASP) and am also taking courses in hopes of being awarded the forensic social work certification. I joined CSWF to gain support from and be a support to other Christian social workers. My first semester was challenging since I felt there was not room for my belief in Jesus Christ. Professors sharing my faith along with CSWF reminded me that my faith has room at the table in the profession of social work.Dr. Fred DiBlasio serves as the faculty chair of CSWF.
Mavlyn Bazil, Student Chair, CSFW
