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Keeping—and Growing—Their Faith
Why Filipino American Students Are Essential To Reaching Every Corner of Every Campus
God has uniquely positioned Filipino Americans on our campuses as both seed recipients and seed scatterers of revival.
“God Still Does This”: Stories of Healing at the University of Colorado Boulder
Last school year at the University of Colorado Boulder, Derek, Abigail, and Jake started attending an InterVarsity small group on campus. There, they found belonging, opportunities to grow their faith, and a lifelong love of prayer ministry. They also discovered a God who could miraculously heal them not only of their physical ailments, but also of their mental, emotional, and spiritual brokenness.
“This is a community of believers that I can grow in!”: Esther’s Story
When Esther arrived at Harrisburg, her faith wasn’t her main focus. She thought that she could follow Jesus on her own and wasn’t seeking Christian community –– until a friend invited her to an InterVarsity Bible study.
A Letter to Latino/a Students
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, a letter of prayer and encouragement to Latino/a students.
What Can We Do When Life Just … Sucks?
Ultimately, I've come to see that suffering (whether big or small), struggle, and pain are realities in the Christian life. That's why we need to get real with Jesus and trust that he is at work.
Jesus and Joysticks: How Playing Games Shaped My Faith
Gaming can be a form of ministry. It can teach us to embrace places of discomfort and to love one another in that.
How to Let Classes Become a Nightmare of Burnout & Exhaustion (and How to Actually Do Well in School)
You’ve heard college horror stories: stacks of books to read, professors with high expectations, vague directions and having to wing assignments. These things might definitely happen in college. But it doesn’t have to result in extreme burnout and stress. Here are some tips to help you find a healthy balance between school and fun
“This is What It Means to Be Greek and Christian!” – Abby’s Story
When Abby enrolled at Hope College, the idea of planting a Greek ministry on campus was the furthest thing from her mind. But because of one conversation, God used Abby to do something extraordinary and start a new Greek chapter at her school.
Coaching From Afar — Paula and Adriana's Story
Behind every growing student leader is a campus staff minister.
Paula, a Campus Staff Minister in Georgia, coached Adriana, a student who wanted to replant an InterVarsity Latino Fellowship (LaFe) chapter at Emory University. Because Paula lives several hours away, she used The Ministry Playbook — InterVarsity’s free digital resource for campus ministry training — to equip Adriana with the skills she needed to build a thriving chapter of 20 students.