President Alec Hill
A monthly column from President Alec Hill, originally published in the staff newsletter, Inside InterVarsity.
Alec Hill - Celebrating InterVarsity's Chapter Planters
Published on 2008-08-26
For the past three summers, greeting the chapter planting cohorts has been a real highlight for me
Alec Hill - Los Angeles Urban Project
Published on 2008-08-01
Last month, I had the great privilege of visiting one of our premier urban projects.
Alec Hill: Orientation for New Staff
Published on 2008-07-01
ONS is, quite simply, one of my favorite times of the year. This year's cohort seemed to be a tad older than previous years, some bringing years of outside experience.
Alec Hill: Georgetown – Two Years Later
Published on 2008-06-02
Last month, as Mary and I sat teary-eyed watching our oldest daughter graduate from Georgetown University, I reflected back on a much different set of emotions just two years ago.
Alec Hill: My Favorite Books - 2008
Published on 2008-05-01
Every year, I list the books that have influenced me most over the past twelve months. I am always tickled when staff take my recommendations to heart, pick one of the books to read, and later share their insights with me.
Alec's College Quiz
Published on 2008-04-01
Less than a century ago, most American colleges and universities considered themselves to be at least nominally "Christian." Here's a quiz to show you just how much conditions have changed on campus.
Alec Hill: Adoniram Judson
Published on 2008-03-03
At our National Staff Conference, I gave tribute to my new hero – Adoniram Judson. Since many of you have inquired to know more about him, I thought I would tell you what I think made him such a remarkable person.
Alec Hill: We Rest on Thee
Published on 2008-02-01
To be honest, I was more nervous about singing a solo than about giving a talk. The last time I sang alone to a crowd was at my wedding, a long time ago.
Alec Hill: God's Presence Was With Us
Published on 2008-01-15
Staff Conference 08 was truly a blessing. God's presence was with us, focusing our mission for ministry on campus and unifying us in love for one another. My thanks to you for all your efforts and prayers.
Alec Hill: The Jesuits
Published on 2007-11-30
Chris Lowney's book, Heroic Leadership, recounts the history of the Jesuits. Founded in 1540 by ten college students, the Society of Jesus grew to become the largest religious order in the world and the largest higher-education network as well.
Alec Hill: Strategic Plan Update
Published on 2007-10-02
Our new five-year Strategic Plan represents a major step forward for the Fellowship as we focus our vision and align our energies around a common set of goals.
Alec Hill - Summer Sojourn to East Asia
Published on 2007-09-04
InterVarsity president Alec Hill led a group of staff and friends of InterVarsity on a two week East Asia sojourn that connected with several global projects.
Alec Hill: InterVarsity's Role at the IFES World Assembly
Published on 2007-07-26
InterVarsity president Alec Hill was among about 75 InterVarsity/USA staff attending the World Assembly of the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students, held July 11-19 in Ancaster, Ontario, Canada.
Alec Hill: Year in Review
Published on 2007-06-29
At the end of each academic year, I like to take a moment to reflect. Over the past twelve months, six particular highlights stand out.
Alec Hill: Persistence
Published on 2007-05-01
It is far too easy for us to start a new academic year with great vigor, only to run out of gas in the spring. We all are prone to discouragement. If we allow discouragement to prevail over hope, we will not reap the promised harvest.
Alec Hill: Best Books 2007
Published on 2007-03-30
It is pure joy for me to share my favorite books. I continue to revel in my good fortune to be part of a community that prizes the "discipleship of the mind."
Alec Hill: Introducing New Trustees
Published on 2007-03-01
This year we welcome an unusually large class of five Trustees. They are also remarkable for their deep InterVarsity roots.
Alec Hill: Urbana Reflections
Published on 2007-02-01
As I reflect on Urbana 2006, two words come to mind. The first is "thanks." The second word is "wow." The whole experience was so amazing, so uplifting, and so inspiring that whenever I think of it I break into a smile.
Alec Hill: World-Changers Developed
Published on 2006-12-01
One of the best parts of my job is to interact with InterVarsity alumni.
Three Favorite Emails: Alec Hill
Published on 2006-11-02
Like all of you, I have received tons of email this fall. These three messages are my favorites, because they illustrate how God is using our staff to bring students to Christ.
Georgetown and Evangelicals
Published on 2006-09-30
InterVarsity is working with the staff at Georgetown University to win reinstatement, after our grad and undergrad chapters were derecognized.
Where We Are Going: Alec Hill
Published on 2006-09-01
Like all staff directors, I draft an Annual Plan. Mine covers the whole Fellowship and is presented to the Board of Trustees. I thought that you might be interested in seeing an abbreviated version of what the Cabinet is dreaming about these days.
From the President: Bay Area Urban Project
Published on 2006-07-28
Last month I visited our Urban Projects (UP) in Oakland. Over 60 students were giving six weeks of their summer to serve on eight teams in the Bay Area: running summer kids clubs, tutoring, and assisting in drug and alcohol recovery programs.
From the President: ONS Open House
Published on 2006-07-03
Photo celebration of an annual highlight for NSC staff.
From the President: New Campuses
Published on 2006-06-02
Like Abraham, Stacey Woods ventured onto foreign soil. Yet, he too heard a call from God to "take lands" for the gospel of Jesus. His "lands," of course, were college campuses in the United States.
Alice's Gift: A Donor Visit Unlike Any Other
Published on 2006-05-04
As I entered the room, Alice was sitting in a wheel chair. She had warned me that ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), the same disease that has ravaged scientist Stephen Hawking, had sapped much of her strength since I had last seen her 18 months ago.
My GIG
Published on 2006-04-05
Sharing the gospel and watching others respond to the love of God helps us grow as Christians. Alec tells of a recent experience doing a GIG.
Humble Leadership
Published on 2006-03-02
Generals McClellan and Grant from the Civil War and biblical leaders Saul and Paul experienced failure. They responded differently to these trying circumstances. How we respond to that failure may develop us further as humble leaders.
Alec's Reading List
Published on 2006-02-03
One of InterVarsity's Core Commitments is the "discipleship of the mind." InterVarsity's President Alec Hill recommends some good books. The Life of Gandhi and God in the Flesh made the list. Find out why.
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