STAFF STORIES
Breakthrough at San Diego State University
By Beth Seversen as reported by Beau and Kristina Crosetta
Posted: 09.09.2008
For years there has not been a Christian group larger than 60 on this campus of 35,000 students. This fall, New Student Outreach produced a change in these numbers.
University of Texas- Austin InterVarsity Chapers Use Quaerens During New Student Outreach
Posted: 09.30.2008
InterVarsity students at the University of Texas- Austin use a special display called Quaerens during NSO to encourage evangelistic conversations and expand students' understanding of the gospel.
Can This Wait?
By Beth Seversen as reported by Scott Hall, Co-Area Director, Los Angeles
Posted: 04.21.2009
Five InterVarsity campus fellowships in the Los Angeles area hosted a successful harvest conference, Can This Wait, at Campus by the Sea on Catalina Island on February 27 – March 1, 2009.
A Midwife
Posted: 09.14.2005
Pete Hammond, InterVarsity Vice President uses the biblical image of a "midwife" to describe the Christian's role in evangelism. Read how Christians serve as "midwives" in the spiritual birth of non-Christians.
When the Harvest is Ready
Posted: 02.13.2006
God is already at work on our campuses and in our friends' lives. Terry Fisher, North Central Region Divisional Director, challenges us to act on this truth. Pray for laborers.
Walking through an Open Door
Staff Testimony
Posted: 01.23.2004
David Borger Germann, Campus Staff Member at the University of Iowa, inspired by "Get the Word Out" and led by the Holy Spirit; literally walks through an open door and starts a GIG!
The Tenth Believer
Posted: 03.12.2004
InterVarsity staff prayed that ten non-Christian students would come to know Jesus Christ during a weekend conference. Would the staff members' prayers be answered?
The Power of an Authentic Friendship
Posted: 06.19.2006
Building authentic friendships is a powerful way to share your faith. Read the story of how an authentic friendship led a person to become a Christian. Also, learn some practical ways to build your own authentic friendships.
Sonoma State University Invitational
Posted: 05.02.2006
Fifty-One students made decisions for Christ at SSU during an all-campus outreach. Read about the lessons staff and students learned: the value of prayer and fasting, the benefits of church partnerships and the importance of student leadership.
Risky Business
By Beth Seversen as told by Sarah Bury, campus intern, Stanford University
Posted: 05.02.2008
Sara Bury, campus staff intern, shares a story of her first attempt at “Culture of Response Preaching,” giving an invitation to faith during a large group meeting at Stanford University.
Creating "Space" for God to Work On Campus
By Beth Seversen
Posted: 04.28.2009
Student testimonies at University of Rhode Island InterVarsity chapter meetings are cultivating evangelistic fruit.
You don't have to sell Jesus
Posted: 05.18.2004
For many Christians, the primary metaphor for evangelism is being a sales person. It's all about "selling" Jesus and "closing the deal." Shawn Young, Pacific North Central Area Director, offers a more liberating approach to effective evangelism.
"An evangelist does not have the reponsibility to create hunger for eternal life. An evangelist is sent to point people to Jesus, to let them hear his words of life, to help them see him as he is, and to check for signs of spiritual life."
Read more about this liberating approach to effective evangelism in You don't have to sell Jesus.
Hunter College Campus Staff Take the Initiative in Evangelism
Posted: 04.11.2008
Four students came to faith in February 2008 at Hunter College. Greg Jao, Regional Director for New York & New Jersey identified four initiatives taken by the Hunter College InterVarsity staff and chapter members that contributed to eternal results.
Calling Students to Faith Decisions
By Beth Seversen
Posted: 03.06.2009
Jason Gaboury, Area Director, New York City, rarely misses an opportunity to make a call to committment in their preaching.
The Door
Creativity and Power for Preaching Christ
Posted: 11.07.2003
Students walk through a 30x80in. door to profess their need for Christ. York Moore, Evangelist from Michigan writes, "The door is a visible, tangible and powerful metaphor...it is a point of contact for faith." This article challenges us to creativity and imagination when preaching Christ.
Lessons Learned from a Campus-wide Outreach
By Beth Seversen as reported by Rob Dixon, Area Director, Greater Fresno/Central Coast
Posted: 05.09.2008
Fresno City College InterVarsity hosted a successful campus wide outreach, and their staff team shared eight lessons learned from the experience.
InterVarsity Faculty Advisor Leads in Evangelism
Posted: 02.19.2008
Pat Pillis is a faculty advisor to the InterVarsity chapter at Paul Smiths College. She recounts an inspiring story of conversion.
Humans vs. Zombies at the College of Wooster
By Jessica Fick, Evangelism Coordinator, Great Lakes East
Posted: 12.23.2008
The InterVarsity chapter at Wooster College engaged the campus with the gospel on November 10-13, 2008. Jessica Fick, Great Lakes East evangelism coordinator, describes her interaction with one student and summarizes the results from the week of witness.
Homeless Prophets Can Do Evangelism Too
Posted: 02.27.2006
UC Irvine InterVarsity chapter creates a buzz around campus. Read about their outreach that included open air preaching, GIGs, Large Group meetings, and sleeping outside in front of the administrative building for one week.
God is at Work at Rutgers!
Posted: 05.27.2008
Rutgers University- New Brunswick InterVarsity chapter emerges as a witnessing community after hard years of decline.
Engage NU 2008
By Beth Seversen as reported by Allen Wakabayashi, Associate AD at Northwestern University and Regional Theological Consultant
Posted: 06.17.2008
Northwestern University's campus mission, "Engage NU" created a buzz on this Big Ten University campus. Read how the InterVarsity chapter engaged the campus with the gospel.
Curious About God
By Beth Seversen
Posted: 04.04.2008
Read about the positive campus response to the UW-River Falls InterVarsity chapter's Campus Mission, "Curious", held on March 3-7, 2008.
Strategic Goal-Driven Prayer Brings a Fruitful Harvest
Evangelism and prayer leadership insights from Jason and Andrea Thomas, Red River Regional Directors
Posted: 10.06.2009
The Red River Regional Staff prayed big prayers and received even bigger answers. Jason and Andrea Thomas examine how evangelistic prayer and strategic planning helped usher 106 new believers into the Kingdom and into chapter fellowships.
Culture Change Can Put Spiritual Growth and Mission Hand in Hand
Evangelism leadership insights from Greg Johnson, Evangelism Champion & Rhode Island Team Leader
Posted: 10.02.2009
Greg Johnson shares his efforts to encourage the Brown University chapter to move from the comforts of an inward discipleship focus to the risks of an outward mission focus.
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