Community and Relationships
Every "Yes" Matters: Why We Celebrate Faith Decisions
In InterVarsity, we make a big deal about decisions to follow Jesus. This year, we counted 2,670 first-time decisions to follow Jesus across the United States. Discipleship with Jesus is a daily decision to “act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God” (Micah 6:8). But formal moments of decision play a key role in our lives with God too.
To Wait or To Date
I met my husband at UW-Milwaukee’s InterVarsity chapter. At that time, there was a culture of not dating. Two of the male student leaders were especially advocates for creating a culture of brothers and sisters in Christ. My now husband, Ethan, was one of them.
Why Your LaFe Small Group — and Every InterVarsity Small Group — Should Study Exodus
In celebration of Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month, we encourage you to consider walking through Exodus with your InterVarsity community. Whether you’re part of a LaFe group or not, Exodus carries powerful lessons for anyone grappling with their identity, their calling, or their responsibility to their community.
From the Barbershop to Bible Study—Diana's Story
Of all the organizations and clubs vying for Diana’s attention, one poster advertising a Bible study caught her eye.
Why I’m Replanting InterVarsity at My Alma Mater – Called to Return
The more students I spoke to, the more I felt drawn back to the campus that changed me.
A Day in the Life of a Contact Card
To some, I am just a nosy piece of paper on which you hesitantly part with your personal information. But do not be mistaken. I am much more than that. I am a contact card.
How Embodied Community and Holistic Faith Can Relieve Gen Z's Mental Health Crisis
InterVarsity supports Gen Z by inviting them into vibrant, in-person communities and by giving them tools for holistic spirituality. But to do that well, it’s important to understand some of the underlying challenges contributing to Gen Z's struggles with mental health.
Equipping the Outsider: Kaitlyn’s Story
Through InterVarsity, Kaitlyn learned that the key to feeling included was learning how to include others.
4 Reasons To Lead and 4 Reasons Not To
Is being an official leader in an InterVarsity chapter any more important than just being a faithful member of the community?
A Crowd Draws a Crowd: Growing Athletes InterVarsity at the University of Wisconsin - River Falls
Jason began praying for athletes at the University of Wisconsin–River Falls back in 2018. Now, in 2025, over 140 student athletes are involved in Athletes InterVarsity at UWRF. That’s one-fifth of all athletes on campus.