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InterVarsity Institute
We provide consulting, coaching, and training experiences for leaders and organizations to help them achieve their mission by reflecting biblical values in the areas of race, gender, and sexuality.
Focus Areas
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Biblical Diversity
We can help you
- Deepen your biblical theology of diversity
- Assess your team’s Cultural Intelligence ©
- Develop a diversity and inclusion strategic plan
- Increase retention and promotion of People of Color
- Reflect global and multiethnic realities in worship
- Practice inclusion skills, inclusive hiring, and cross-cultural supervision
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Women & Men in Ministry Partnership
We can help you
- Deepen your biblical theology of gender partnership
- Assess your team’s partnership skills
- Create a culture where women and men flourish
- Train employees on essential partnership skills
- Develop a personal or strategic gender partnership plan
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Human Sexuality
We can help you
- Deepen your biblical theology of human sexuality
- Develop consistent policies and practices
- Prepare for constituent and media conversations
- Support sexual minority employees who embrace your convictions
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Relational Evangelism
We can help you
- Understand Biblical foundations for Evangelism
- Learn the process of conversion (we call this the 5 Thresholds)
- Redeem negative perceptions about “Evangelism”
- Celebrate Evangelism as an important part of your church life
- Live out “love of neighbor” in very practical ways
How to Get Started
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1. Let’s Talk
Tell us about your situation, and we’ll help you determine your next steps.
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2. Discern
Review our proposal and discern if our approach will meet your needs.
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3. Hire
Catalyze organizational change with the support of our senior fellows.
Upcoming Training Experiences
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Get started with the 5 Threshold Institute to lead your community in relational evangelism.
Calling, Courage & Contribution (C3): Thriving as a POC Organizational Leader
Registration for 2025 will be opening soon! | April 28-May 1, 2025
- Discern your unique matrix of intersectional realities
- Define and express your authentic voice and presence
- Drive successful cross-cultural interactions
- Develop a culture map to lead your organization’s mission
Our Expertise Is Field-tested
53%
Of students in our ministry are People of Color
50+
Organizations consulted and spoken to on gender equality
20+
Ministries consulted over sexuality
50,000+
Conversions over two decades