Matt's Story

Start of freshman year: nominally Christian, but cynical Early in freshman year: becoming curious about Jesus End of freshman year: Jesus had come alive to me, and I started identifying as a disciple of his The next three years of college: immersed in Bible study, mission trips, and opportunities to serve and lead through my Christian fellowship Four years after college: finished seminary and started work as a local pastor How did all this change happen, from cynic to church leader? Through the gentle invitations, nudges, love, and challenges of my InterVarsity staff (praise God for Bill Cutler!) and more IV student peers than I can name. Through things like four urban plunges to Camden, NJ; two to New Orleans; Urbana ‘03 and ‘06; and dozens of late-night conversations with IV friends through all 4 years of college. IVCF was instrumental in calling me to life in Christ and laying an incredible theological foundation of a holistic Gospel that impacts my personal life, family life, and vocational life to this day. Oh, and I might have met my wife - the love of my life - through IV too... added bonus ;).