Alec Hill: Urbana 09 Shapes Our Missional Worldview
Published on Nov 11nd, 2009
Although Alec Hill came to InterVarsity in 2001 as a professor and business school dean, he also has a background in missions. He served as a Regional Director with World Relief. This helps shape his perspective on Urbana.

Alec Hill: Ethiopia Global Project
Published on Oct 10st, 2009
I first fell in love with the Ethiopian people in my late twenties. As a Regional Director for World Relief, I led a team that resettled hundreds of refugees escaping from the communist regime in their homeland.

Alec Hill: Planting new chapters
Published on Sep 9nd, 2009
There are few things in life that excite me more than the planting of new InterVarsity chapters. I love the fact that mission-focused risk-taking staff are taking the Gospel to new groups of students and faculty across the nation.

Alec Hill: A New Year on Campus
Published on Aug 8rd, 2009
For most of our staff - unlike most Americans - summer is over. But don't feel sorry for us. To the contrary, we live for this time of year.

Alec Hill: Enjoying the Passion of New Staff
Published on Jun 6th, 2009
For ten days every June, new campus staff gather in Madison for extensive training. As I got to know this year's class of 95 gifted individuals, I was amazed by their love for God, as well as their passion for students and faculty.

Alec Hill: Sharing the Good News
Published on Jun 6st, 2009
One of the best parts of my job is to receive first-hand accounts of students and faculty accepting the Father's gift of salvation through Jesus.

Alec Hill: Remembering Highlights of the Year
Published on May 5st, 2009
As I reflect on this year of ministry to students and faculty, I'm thrilled by the Lord's active hand. Despite economic uncertainty and campus access concerns, we have been truly blessed.

Alec Hill: A Tribute to Cullen Story
Published on Mar 3th, 2009
In the book of Hebrews, we are told that a great cloud of witnesses surrounds us. I am thankful that Cullen is now amongst them.

Alec Hill: My Top Ten Books
Published on Feb 2th, 2009
Each year, I recommend the best books that I've enjoyed over the past twelve months. This was a great year.

Alec Hill: Remembering Pete Hammond (1936-2008)
Published on Jan 1nd, 2009
Pete Hammond was a unique human being. Friend. Mentor. Entrepreneur. Author. Rascal. Anyone who ever heard his laugh will never forget it. And Pete laughed a lot.

Alec Hill: Campus Staff Survey Results
Published on Dec 12nd, 2008
Two years ago, 523 of our campus staff participated in a survey conducted in conjunction with the Lilly Foundation. We recently received our report and I am pleased to share what we have learned.

Alec Hill: The Financial Crisis
Published on Nov 11rd, 2008
Imitating Paul, we should stay in close touch with those who pray for and contribute financially to our ministry.

Alec Hill: Advancement
Published on Oct 10nd, 2008
I am very thankful for all of the great work done by Advancement staff. Every field staff member benefits directly from their efforts.

Alec Hill - Celebrating InterVarsity's Chapter Planters
Published on Aug 8th, 2008
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 Aug 8st, 2008
Last month, I had the great privilege of visiting one of our premier urban projects.

Alec Hill: Orientation for New Staff
Published on Jul 7st, 2008
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 Jun 6nd, 2008
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 May 5st, 2008
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 Apr 4st, 2008
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 Mar 3rd, 2008
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 Feb 2st, 2008
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 Jan 1th, 2008
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 Nov 11th, 2007
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 Oct 10nd, 2007
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 Sep 9th, 2007
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 Jul 7th, 2007
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 Jun 6th, 2007
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 May 5st, 2007
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 Mar 3th, 2007
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 Mar 3st, 2007
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 Feb 2st, 2007
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 Dec 12st, 2006
One of the best parts of my job is to interact with InterVarsity alumni.

Three Favorite Emails: Alec Hill
Published on Nov 11nd, 2006
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 Sep 9th, 2006
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 Sep 9st, 2006
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 Jul 7th, 2006
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 Jul 7rd, 2006
Photo celebration of an annual highlight for NSC staff.

From the President: New Campuses
Published on Jun 6nd, 2006
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 May 5th, 2006
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 Apr 4th, 2006
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 Mar 3nd, 2006
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 Feb 2rd, 2006
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.