Native Ministries

The way of Jesus in a Native expression

We believe Jesus meets us in our culture, not outside of it. Come walk with us as we follow Him in the richness of Native community.
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About Us

Following Jesus as native and indigious people

We believe you can follow Jesus without walking away from your culture. InterVarsity’s Native Ministries create space to explore faith through the lens of Native identity, tradition, and community.
What We Do

Experience faith in
a Native experience

Discover how Native students and communities follow Jesus in ways that honor ancestral wisdom, cultural identity, and sacred practices.
Culturally rooted discipleship
Grow in faith through Native group dynamics and ways of knowing that honor sacred wisdom and community.
Worship in sacred spaces
From mountaintops to dorm rooms, encounter God’s healing presence in the places that matter most to our people.
Sing in native languages
Celebrate the Creator through the beauty of cultural songs: Hawaiian, Tongan, Navajo, Kiowa, and more.
Pray with native rhythms
Connect with God through prayer practices shaped by the spiritual heritage of Native peoples.
Story-formed scripture engagement
Experience the Bible through storytelling, passing down truth in ways that reflect Native tradition and wisdom.
Minister to Others
Serve with a chapter, help at an event, or explore joining our staff.
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Haskell Indian Nations University
Montana State University Billings
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development
Navajo Technical University
San Juan College
University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus
College of the Muscogee Nation
Redlands Community College
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
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Start a Native small group on campus

Ready to gather with others to explore the Jesus Way through Native identity and tradition? We’d love to walk alongside you as you start a small group rooted in culture, community, and Creator’s love.
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Whether you’re curious, called, or ready to lead, we’d love to connect with you. Reach out and take the next step in your journey with us.
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