At Michigan State University (MSU), a PWI, “there are many Christian organizations on campus, but they don’t necessarily celebrate Black culture in Christianity,” Brittany, InterVarsity Black Campus Ministries (BCM) staff, said.
Ethnicity, Reconciliation, and Justice
Coming in a good way means asking permission when arriving at a new space and being invited there by Creator God and the local community. It involves taking initiative to build relationships and connections with people you meet and thanking Creator God for witnessing his works. Eventually, it should lead to partnership.
What does it mean to be mixed? I’m both white (European American) and a person of color (Mexican American). Those of us who are mixed bring together two or more ethnicities into one body. We have a unique gift of seeing the world through multiple lenses, but it often can be hard and complex. But I believe it is also a gift to steward.
In InterVarsity, we believe that the best way to understand difficult texts in Scripture is by digging in, asking honest questions, and contextualizing. Of all the difficult texts in the Old Testament, the Conquest narratives in Joshua may be the most challenging.
Before the fun and powerful Friday afternoons my chapter experiences now at Indiana State University (ISU), God had to move in some unexpected ways.
Even with all its historical significance, what Tuskegee University might not be known for — at least not yet — is revival.
“I used to do Latino ministry at my college campus, and I want to support any way that I can,” Alison, an InterVarsity volunteer, said.
The question “Would Jesus eat frybread?” is really asking “Would Jesus be willing to step into the complicated story of Native people?” Does he care, does he see the pain, does he see the strength there?
God has uniquely positioned Filipino Americans on our campuses as both seed recipients and seed scatterers of revival.
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, a letter of prayer and encouragement to Latino/a students.