Maxwell Digman ‘22, Music
Campus involvement through residence hall life, the Community Worship and Fireside worship teams, life groups, and the music major itself has given Maxwell Digman ‘22 unforgettable experiences as a Malone student. Digman has met many new faces while growing into the person he desires to be.
“I have learned to thrive as a student leader and all of my leadership roles have challenged me in their own unique ways,'' he said.
Digman is in Chorale at Malone and is currently the Chorale president.
“In Chorale, being a section leader is fun, but can be difficult,” he said. “Leading a group of singers in learning their parts and making sure they feel comfortable with what they're singing takes patience, but in my three years of leading this way, I now feel much more confident! As president, I have grown in poise by just being in front of my peers and making decisions regarding a group. Together with my other officers, we constantly brainstorm ideas on how to help our group grow closer and welcome new members to the ensemble!”
One of the reasons Digman chose Malone was because he wanted to attend a Christian school where he would grow in his faith and pushed for further development.
“Through my work in the Spiritual Formation office at Malone, I was given the chance to learn how to communicate needs that help our Community Worship speakers feel cared for, lead worship bands, arrange our bands, and assist worship leaders in their song selection,” he said. “It has also helped me grow more confident as a public speaker, which used to be very difficult for me."
Digman is an Assistant Resident Director (ARD) for Fox Hall this year.
“As an ARD, I have found so much joy with my residents,” he said. “The guys in Fox are so much fun and it has been one of my favorite things to get to know them and grow together in community. We have good discussions and are very open with each other.”
Digman's Malone experience has helped him pinpoint a specific career path that incorporates most of his passions and talents.
“My career goal is to be a worship pastor at a church, but I'd also like to start a prison ministry one day,” said Digman. “I hope to get my master’s degree in Divinity to jumpstart this process.”
“I discovered that I wanted to start a prison ministry kind of randomly, as if God had pointed me in that direction for a reason,” he said. “I was looking for a minor to add to my course load and I noticed that Malone offered Criminal and Restorative Justice. I didn’t know anything about this program but wanted to figure out what I could do with it and multiple people encouraged me to consider the prison ministry route. The more I've learned in these classes, the more that I've felt the pull from God to do prison ministry. I hope that, within the prison system, I can spark feelings of individuality and hope. I want prison inmates to know that there is hope for the future and that there is a God who loves them so much that He forgets the deed that landed them in prison in the first place.”
Digman’s advice for any student:
"If you want to actively seek growth, please consider getting involved somewhere. I have found such amazing joy in the opportunities given to me, and it has truly helped me for the better. Never hesitate to ask a staff or faculty member where they think you should get plugged in. They are all huge advocates for your growth!"