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Signs of Life Springing Up

September 7, 2021 / / 0 Comments

A brick wall, not very inspiring right?

Last week, I participated with colleagues around the country noting #signsoflife we saw on campus. I shared about a wall.

It stood behind a staff, a toddler when I first met him, now sharing with me about his ministry at the University of Arkansas. I walked past this wall 20 years ago when I staffed the campus. Now a staff team invites students to encounter Jesus. This wall reminds me of the continued work of God through many seasons, even as He moves us to new places.

Across the country, InterVarsity chapters focus on new student outreach on campus and virtually. Please pray for them and also share with me #signsoflife you see around you.

Engaging Faculty

May 7, 2021 / / 0 Comments

In this pandemic, we see college and university faculty connecting digitally and pursuing God together. From a faculty roundtable at Northwestern in January with 900+ participants, to 180 faculty engaging in a digital Camino, to our highest number of participants (297) at the Believers in Business Conference. Last week an event on race and theology drew 90 faculty from across the country.

Like for others, it has been a challenging year for faculty and InterVarsity’s work. At the same time we praise God for His movement amongst faculty. Join me in giving thanks to God!

Do you know a faculty member that would like to connect to other Christian faculty? Connect them with us.

Growth

God at work

November 13, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Throughout this fall I have been hearing of stories of God at work.

Instagram posts that lead people to getting connected to a group on campus; A sister’s encouragement to stop setting Jesus aside; a random encounter in a library (some students actually still go there); stickers with Jesus holding a boba tea; and parents growing alongside college age children in Bible studies.

This semester on campus has been like no other we have experienced in the history of our ministry. As I hear these stories from staff around the country, I am reminded that God continues to seek out lost sheep. Pray that we would be attentive to His direction.

We need you

August 17, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Today’s freshmen and transfer students are entering a campus environment unlike any we have ever seen.  The effects of COVID-19 have meant that incoming freshmen have missed out on key high school milestones like proms, graduations, and significant goodbyes.  Some may have changed college plans altogether.  Some will begin college virtually from their family home; some will move to campus with instructions to stay socially distant and avoid parties.  Most will be hungry for connection and a sense of belonging on campus in a time when it’s harder than ever to meet new people.  

You can help!  InterVarsity’s theme this fall is “Here for You” as we welcome students into our communities.  We want to help students learn how to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God––to care for those who are hurting, make authentic friendships, and grow in their faith.  Do you know any incoming freshmen or transfer students who would enjoy an authentic, Jesus-following community?   Send them this link where they can connect with an InterVarsity chapter nearby.

We’re so grateful for your help to reach every corner of every campus for Christ!

Unexpected place

August 17, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Welcome barbecues, help with move-in, and dorm visits have been replaced by largely digital connections for InterVarsity leaders throughout the country.

Last week as we studied the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch in Acts 8, I was reminded how God leads his people at times to the most unexpected places to encounter those who are seeking Him.

Pray with me that our staff would be guided by the Holy Spirit where to be present and for us to encounter those who are seeking after God there.

Join students from around the country

July 23, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Unsure about what the Fall semester holds? You are not alone

Whether you are returning to an online classroom or a socially distanced campus, gospel community will make all the difference.

The Back-to-School event on August 6 is going to be an event like no other. With exclusive performances and testimonies, you will be inspired to seek what God wants to do with your school year.

Join the Every Campus Virtual Back-to-School Gathering to connect to other Christian college students and prepare for a semester like no other!

Longing for Justice

July 17, 2020 / / 0 Comments

In May and June the attention of the nation once again focused on the continued systemic injustice in our country after the killings of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, in addition to the ongoing disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black and Latino communities.

Over the last few months I have reflected often on 2014 and the work God did in my heart and in my city of St Louis after the killing of Mike Brown.

The question for me (and us) – will we maintain our focus to partner with God in seeking His shalom for all as the attention of others move elsewhere?

As a leadership community we are reading Healing Racial Trauma by Sheila Wise Rowe this summer and engaging how we can see God’s kingdom come in and through InterVarsity.

For resources to take the next steps in your journey, check out my about page, IVP’s list of resources for faithful justice, and this thought provoking reflection by Chris Rice.

EveryCampus

Goal Reached

May 27, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Over 4,000 campuses have been prayer walked in the last 18 months. It was a blessing to take part in the live event to pray for last few together.

EveryCampus is a collaborative movement of dozens of like-minded organizations working together to do something we could never do alone, to mobilize prayer and mission on every single campus in the United States.

Would you pray that God would use the prayer for each campus to water seeds scattered on each campus and that we would see God made known on them?

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