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Loving and Being Loved in Fullness: Jennifer’s Story

Raised in a church that was heavy on legalism and dismissive about grace, Jennifer thought God wanted her to fit in a box. She didn’t think she’d be accepted as her genuine self at church, so she got used to suppressing certain parts of her identity, including her Japanese heritage. It wasn’t until she found InterVarsity that she encountered God’s true character… and the fullness of who he created her to be.
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Campus Preachers: Yea or Nay?

Open-air preaching isn’t new. For some, campus preachers present bold gospel witness. For others, they raise concerns about what it means to effectively share the gospel on campus.
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Living a New Meaning: Evan’s Story

After the hardships of 2020, Evan was convinced that religion was a “scam” and that God wasn’t truly there. But the “build-your-own meaning” nature of atheism was unsatisfying, and Evan longed for something more.
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How a Sticker Led Sophie Back to Jesus

Sophie and her brother were checking out different campus organizations when a bright orange tablecloth caught her attention. Even though she was hoping to avoid any faith-related groups in college, she was intrigued by the stickers the InterVarsity students were giving away.
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“You Don’t Have to Know Everything”: Angelica’s Story

Though she already had a solid relationship with God, Angelica hadn’t yet found a good fit when it came to Christian community. Until near the end of junior year when her friend Joy Hope invited her to InterVarsity.
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Friendship: The Spiritual Practice I Needed After College

When I graduated college, I didn’t expect to feel so… disconnected.

I was stepping into a new job, learning how to “adult,” figuring out bills and schedules and responsibilities. On paper, life was moving forward. But spiritually? Something felt off, and I couldn’t put a finger on it. 

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“Everyone is talking about InterVarsity!”: New Ministry at Salem Community College

Earlier this year, the president of Salem Community College (SCC) in New Jersey held a meeting of the campus department chairs.

"Everyone is talking about InterVarsity on campus!" one of the chairs said.

That alone is an incredible testament to God’s faithfulness, but just a year ago, Salem had no known ministry on campus.

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Do You Need a Mentor or a Spiritual Director?

Mentors, like Tyler and Paul, shaped some of the most important moments in my walk with Jesus.

In high school, Tyler challenged me to memorize Scripture, cast vision for evangelism that led to baptizing two friends, and created space for accountability — like the night he drove me home and listened as I confessed a secret sin that had been eating at my soul.

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Don’t Be a Good Leader. Be a Present One.

Being a good leader is overrated.

If you just stepped into leadership this year, you probably don’t believe that yet. You want to serve faithfully. You want to honor God, so you aim for “good.”

But what if the biggest threat to your leadership isn’t failure? What if it’s striving for good?

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What Do Students Really Think About AI?

Artificial Intelligence is inescapable. AI songs flood our social media apps, AI videos spread misinformation, and soon enough, AI-written books will dominate the self-publishing world. On campus, college administrators have quickly created policies around usage, and students have to contend with how the technology will impact their lives.
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