Stories from Campus
InterVarsity Volunteer Partners With Student to Re-Build LaFe at UC Santa Barbara
“I used to do Latino ministry at my college campus, and I want to support any way that I can,” Alison, an InterVarsity volunteer, said.
One-Year Risks and a Lifetime of Change: Elissa’s Story
The least I can do is try leading for one year and pour back into the students.
NLI 24: Student Leaders Receive a Rousing Call to Campus
“The Lord met me face to face and showed me the revival starting in our generation,” said Nina, a student in the Greek InterVarsity chapter at San Diego State University.
Courageous Faith in Hopeless Times
"I really love going to large group, and I love meeting God in that space, but I’m not sure if that’s a good enough reason to lead,” Annie, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) student, confessed at a leaders’ meeting in 2020.
She had been leading students in her fellowship, without the support of a full-time campus minister, for the previous year—but now she doubted herself.
Understanding Christian Retreats—Tim's Story
When Tim decided to go to Mark Camp, he expected the same kind of experience he'd had at other Christian retreats: a spiritual high followed by the lulls and lows of everyday life. What he got instead was a week of learning that shaped his faith for the long haul.
(Re)discovering Faith through New Believers—Logan’s Story
Through my interactions with new believers, I rediscovered a part of my faith I had lost.
InterVarsity's Thriving Arts Ministry
Alexa McClean and Calvin Chan, Associate Directors for National Arts Ministry, speak about the significance of Arts Ministry on college campuses.
Living for Jesus — Campuses Renewed
When college students experience pivotal, transformative moments with God, he might not change what they do but always changes how they do it. For Joshua at UCLA, one simple question changed his perspective of his life on campus and future vocation. He realized that his purpose as a believer is to reflect the kingdom of God. Through your prayers and support, InterVarsity equips students to be a formative presence in the world around them. They grow to display Jesus to everyone they meet in everything they do, joining in God’s mission to restore and renew brokenness on campus.
Trusting God for Bigger Things: Cade’s Story
Going to church on Sundays was no longer enough for Cade. He wanted to see the hope of Jesus proclaimed in the streets for all people to hear.
Fall Conference & the God of Faithfulness
Fall Conference was where God prepared me for years of serving my campus. I knew that he was going to do the same for the eager students who showed up in 2023.