Spiritual Life & Intercultural Leadership (SLIL)
SLIL functions as part of the infrastructure of Taylor University focused on living out these pillars pictured in our seal:
Build on strengths of the individuals and the organization
Celebrate and engage in intercultural & church relations efforts
Recognize the struggles experienced by others
Provide amazing hospitality as we care for each other
Find Your Opportunity at Taylor University!
By the numbers
Spiritual Life & Intercultural Leadership at Taylor University
What makes Taylor Special?
Answer: You!
Total Ethnic Minority Population at Taylor:
Ethnic Minorities
Ethnic Minorities
Ethnic Minorities
Breakdown of minority population:
Where are we from at Taylor University?
One community from many places.
Some examples of where we are coming from:
- Argentina
- Bahamas
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Canada
- China
- Colombia
- D.R. Congo
- Dominican Rep.
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- Ethiopia
- France
- Germany
- Ghana
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- India
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Kenya
- Lebanon
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Myanmar (Burma)
- Nepal
- Nigeria
- Puerto Rico
- Rwanda
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Spain
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Sri Lanka
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Uganda
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Venezuela
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Total Student Body
Women
Men
Rev. Gregory Dyson
Vice President for Spiritual Life and Intercultural Leadership | Campus Pastor
Taylor University
Experience Christ on our Campus

The Office of Intercultural Programs (OIP)
The Office of Intercultural Programs (OIP) exists as part of the Intercultural Leadership & Church Relations Division to meet the specific needs of American ethnic students, international students, missionary kids (MKs), and third-culture kids (TCKs) at Taylor University. The mission of OIP is to cultivate a safe and welcoming environment that provides educational and experiential opportunities for all students, staff, and faculty. Our programs promote racial reconciliation, global engagement, and highlight the beauty of God’s creation in every person.