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LET'S BRING THE HOPE OF JESUS TO CAMPUS.

IT'S BEEN A HARD YEAR FOR ALL OF US -

ESPECIALLY COLLEGE STUDENTS.

School closures, uncertain housing, the loss of community––anxiety, depression, isolation, are all at record-high levels. Through it all, InterVarsity staff have faithfully shared the good news of Jesus with college students and faculty.

But staff who are underfunded might not be able to return to campus full-time.

Students today are desperate for the hope Jesus can give. Campus ministers are ready and eager to share it—they just need the chance.

let’s make sure EVERY staff gets to campus to share hope with students.

Give toward our $200,000 goal to help bridge a funding gap for more than 45 Campus Staff Ministers who are ready and eager to share the hope of Jesus on campuses all over the US.

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EMMA'S STORY

When she was a student at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington, God used InterVarsity to give Emma a deep love for the Bible, build friendships, and spark her calling into ministry.

But after she graduated, Emma’s former InterVarsity chapter dwindled and eventually closed. She knew that the loss of InterVarsity on campus would mean that current students would miss the opportunity to discover the real hope of Jesus. InterVarsity changed her life, and she felt sad that current students couldn't have the same transformative experience she did.

Then, one day, Emma got a phone call out of the blue. It was a new Campus Staff Minister named Torie who had been called by God to replant Emma’s old chapter at UNC-Wilmington. And she invited Emma into a life-changing opportunity: partnership. Emma said “Yes” to bringing real hope back to campus together with Torie.

TORIE'S STORY

When Torie came to the University of North Carolina-Wilmington, she knew that planting a new chapter would be hard work. But she wasn’t intimidated. She had a passion for helping students hear the gospel and study God’s Word, and felt God calling her to bring real hope to UNC-Wilmington.

There was just one problem: the chapter folded in 2018 and needed to be rebuilt from scratch. Torie knew that in order to give her full attention to building and sustaining the chapter, she would need to be fully funded.

I’m new in Wilmington and don’t know anybody, she prayed. I’m really backed into a corner. I don’t know how I’m going to do this.

But then, God answered Torie’s prayers—through Emma.

When Torie called Emma and asked her to help fund the replanting of her old chapter, she knew God was answering her prayers. Emma immediately said yes to partnering with Torie.

Together with Emma, Torie was able to make new ministry connections, be fully available on campus, and successfully re-plant the chapter. 

Today—despite the pandemic—Torie has gathered a new group of InterVarsity students who are excited for Jesus to transform UNC-Wilmington this coming school year. Thanks to Torie and Emma, the Spirit is breaking through with new power on campus.

You can be a part of a story like Torie and Emma’s. Underfunded staff are longing to give all their energy to ministry this coming school year. 

I’m 100% sure if I had not been fully-funded, this chapter plant would not have happened. The only word I can think of is ‘gratitude.’ 

—Torie, staff minister, UNC-Wilmington

YOUR IMPACT MATTERS

What really happens on campus when you give? What kind of impact do you have on staff and students? Watch to discover how your generosity brings the real hope of Jesus to the lives of staff and students on campuses around the country.

As we reach the end of this difficult year, many InterVarsity staff will not be fully available on campus because of lack of funding.

let’s make sure EVERY staff makes it to campus!

For over 75 years, we have maintained the highest standard of financial accountability and integrity.

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