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Stories from Campus

Courageous Faith in Hopeless Times

"I really love going to large group, and I love meeting God in that space, but I’m not sure if that’s a good enough reason to lead,” Annie, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) student, confessed at a leaders’ meeting in 2020. 

She had been leading students in her fellowship, without the support of a full-time campus minister, for the previous year—but now she doubted herself.

Students Called to Change the World

Andrew McDowell, an ñ alumnus of Occidental College, experienced Jesus through ñ in a way that shaped the rest of his life. Today, he runs With Love, a nonprofit centered around a social enterprise market and cafe, that helps fund community programs around health, child development, and career skills for those in southwest Los Angeles.

Before Andrew McDowell founded With Love Community  Programs, he was a college student trying to figure out his purpose.

Friendship, Leadership, and Legacy

ñ chapters develop student leaders who become world-changing alumni. Many of our ministries on campus wouldn’t be possible without these alumni generously giving their resources and time to continue serving students as volunteer staff — like Dez and Jay-La.

Keeping—and Growing—Their Faith

Most people worry that college is where students lose their faith. Sadly, many do. But, we’ve also found that college is an ideal place to help students grow their faith and introduce them to Jesus.

Understanding Christian Retreats—Tim's Story

When Tim decided to go to Mark Camp, he expected the same kind of experience he'd had at other Christian retreats: a spiritual high followed by the lulls and lows of everyday life. What he got instead was a week of learning that shaped his faith for the long haul.

(Re)discovering Faith through New Believers—Logan’s Story

Through my interactions with new believers, I rediscovered a part of my faith I had lost.

ñ's Thriving Arts Ministry

Alexa McClean and Calvin Chan, Associate Directors for National Arts Ministry, speak about the significance of Arts Ministry on college campuses.

Trusting God for Bigger Things: Cade’s Story

Going to church on Sundays was no longer enough for Cade. He wanted to see the hope of Jesus proclaimed in the streets for all people to hear.

Fall Conference & the God of Faithfulness

Fall Conference was where God prepared me for years of serving my campus. I knew that he was going to do the same for the eager students who showed up in 2023.

“God Still Does This”: Stories of Healing at the University of Colorado Boulder

Last school year at the University of Colorado Boulder, Derek, Abigail, and Jake started attending an ñ small group on campus. There, they found belonging, opportunities to grow their faith, and a lifelong love of prayer ministry. They also discovered a God who could miraculously heal them not only of their physical ailments, but also of their mental, emotional, and spiritual brokenness.

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