Stories from Campus

December 22, 2021

By Nathan Peterson

The Adventure Begins—Planting an Entire Area of Ministry

Over 40,000 students on eight campuses with only one known campus ministry in the most post-Christian city in the US. That was the situation InterVarsity Associate Area Director Jessica Pafumi found herself in when she felt God calling her to plant campus ministries in her hometown of Springfield-Holyoke, Massachusetts, in 2019.

December 16, 2021

By Stephan Teng

3 Reasons Why I Love Being an InterVarsity Campus Minister

But if you’re someone who wants to see the difference God can make in you and the world, coming on staff with InterVarsity is a great place to start.

November 29, 2021

By Emily Baez

Self-Care Leads to Community at UW-Madison

Similar to many other InterVarsity chapters this past year, InterVarsity at UW–Madison adapted to meet the most critical needs of today’s students—focusing on topics like self-care and mental health during a time that has left many students feeling isolated.

October 06, 2021

By Nathan Peterson

Perfect Timing—A Decision Five Years in the Making

Hey man, could we talk soon? As a campus minister with Greek InterVarsity at Indiana University (IU) for six years, Jimmy had received texts like this before. But never one from someone like Matt, who’d been gone from IU for five years.

September 23, 2021

By Calvin York

The Beauty of Campus Life's Inconveniences

These are tiny little beauties that, when added up, create the culture of campus that I missed so much. Campus life is back, and with that, so is in-person ministry.

September 07, 2021

By Nathan Peterson

Reaching New Students at Boise State—Hospitality through Letter Writing

This strong blend of butterflies, anxiety, and excitement that accompanies a freshman’s first day on campus has always been there. But COVID took things to a whole new level. Many freshmen never even had the chance to tour campus.

August 16, 2021

By Nathan Peterson

God Goes Before You—Answered Prayers in Chapter Planting

I would like to start an InterVarsity group on campus. How do I go about doing that? Michelle, InterVarsity’s North Florida Area Director, had to reread that message a couple times.

July 09, 2021

By JP Legarte

Community Rewritten, Creativity Rediscovered: JP's Story

“Why won’t you give these things to me, God? I’ve done so much for you!” I asked during my senior year of high school. It honestly felt like my aspirations were falling apart right in front of me.

July 06, 2021

By Calvin York

That Riverdale Episode Can Wait: Calvin’s Story

When I spend time with my chapter, whether it’s a casual hangout or a large or small group, I am continually reminded of how fantastic my community is. They breathe so much more life into me than any Riverdale twist could.

June 11, 2021

By Emily Baez

Scripture, Worship, Fun, Together...In-Person!

After a year or more of pandemic disruptions, many end-of-the-year InterVarsity Chapter Focus Weeks and Chapter Camps across the country resumed this past month. Read about three of these from different campuses and areas, and how they gave students fresh hope.

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