Audrey Mohrmann ’28

Audrey Mohrmann ’28  was looking for Christian community, a source of stability and mentorship, and a place where she could ask probing questions about her faith and the world.

Almost two years into her Wheaton
College education, it’s safe to say Mohrmann found what she was looking for.

Mohrmann grew up moving frequently, although she generally considers Colorado her home. She also experienced a variety of faith traditions ranging from more evangelical expressions to Orthodox congregations. Sometimes, she found herself attending a different church than her parents and grappling with the disparity between divergent traditions and their ways of thinking about the world. She even found that in some churches, questions were sometimes met with fear.

“There was just a lot of chaos involving faith, and I really longed for stability but also the ability to ask questions and seriously pursue those answers,” Mohrmann said.

And since Mohrmann was interested in studying science, she has been especially grateful to find herself in a place where science and faith aren’t pitted against each other. As a geology major, she has been able to form her own thoughts about topics like creation—all rooted in the solid foundation of a Christ-centered institution that is not afraid to ask hard questions.

“It really brought a lot of delight to me to continue to pursue it and to pursue it without fear,” Mohrmann said.

As Mohrmann settled into campus life, she found a way to share her newfound stability with others. She became a member of the College’s Diakonoi group that hosts prospective students and gives campus tours. In her role as a “Deke,” Mohrmann answers questions from students and parents who are facing big changes in their own lives.

The Dekes have become yet another source of community for Mohrmann, and the weekly opportunities to share about her Wheaton experience are a constant reminder of God’s goodness to her.

“Every week, I get to share that with the students. I get to share what I love about Wheaton,” she said. “It’s this exercise of gratitude—it’s been wonderful.”