InterVarsity

Blog

Ann with friends

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.

Andrew McDowell

Students Called to Change the World

Andrew McDowell, an InterVarsity alumnus of Occidental College, experienced Jesus through InterVarsity in a way that shaped the rest of his life. Today, he runs With Love, a nonprofit centered around a social enterprise market and cafe, that helps fund community programs around health, child development, and career skills for those in southwest Los Angeles.

Before Andrew McDowell founded With Love Community  Programs, he was a college student trying to figure out his purpose.

Dez & Jay-La

Friendship, Leadership, and Legacy

InterVarsity chapters develop student leaders who become world-changing alumni. Many of our ministries on campus wouldn’t be possible without these alumni generously giving their resources and time to continue serving students as volunteer staff — like Dez and Jay-La.
Matthew

Keeping—and Growing—Their Faith

Most people worry that college is where students lose their faith. Sadly, many do. But, we’ve also found that college is an ideal place to help students grow their faith and introduce them to Jesus.
Tim

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.
Logan

(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.
student sitting on floor, reading bible and taking notes

David and Goliath & the Trial That Wasn't Really a Trial

The testing and trials David went through when no one else was around were what shaped him the most.
Person holding notebook and pen

Defense Against an Incomplete Gospel

We've bought into misguided cultural narratives about faith. Rather than being the light of the world, reflecting God's perfect radiance, our light is filtered through our cultural lenses.
two men hugging

When Leaders Leave

Saying goodbye to leaders can be hard. Some of us will feel confused about what happens next while others may feel fearful of the shoes we’re stepping into. Thankfully, we aren’t the first to experience such transitions.
intervarsity members

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.
Close menu