InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Brittany Ray

What Is InterVarsity? An interdenominational, evangelical, Christian student-led ministry that establishes witnessing communities at Fresno State and university campuses around the world!

History  A group of students at University A group of students at University of Cambridge, England in 1877 meet together to pray, study the Bible and witness to fellow students.  Despite the intense opposition the group received from university officials they continued to meet regularly.  Soon students on other campuses heard about this group, and soon similar groups were being started on other campuses. Eventually these groups formed the British InterVarsity

History Continued..  The meaning in the name is simple  Inter meaning between  Varsity is the British term for college level students  In 1938 was the year that the first chapter of InterVarsity members meet in the United States.

Purpose Statement  “To establish and advance at colleges and universities witnessing communities of students and faculty who follow Jesus as Savior and Lord: growing in love for God, God’s Word, God’s people of every ethnicity and culture and God’s purpose in the world.”

Vision Statement  “To build collegiate fellowships, develop disciples, and engage the campus in all its ethnic diversity.”

What Makes InterVarsity Different?  One of the values of InterVarsity is its commitment to multi- ethnicity.  The organization has incorporated several programs that are multi-ethnicity oriented.  These programs have successfully involved students of different cultures and background into the organization.

What Makes InterVarsity Different?  Another distinctive feature of InterVarsity is the organization’s concept of indigenous leaders.  Indigenous leaders means, developing leadership of students and faculty on the campus because they have ability to move freely on the campus.  Making leaders of students on the campus is absolutely critical to the strategy of witnessing to the entire campus.

Why is InterVarsity Needed?

Why Apart of InterVarsity At Fresno State?  Provides the Christian student with a community of other believers and a comfortable setting to ask questions and find answers.  So if you or anyone you know has encountered such struggles during their college career and desire information that will help defend and increase your faith stop by an InterVarsity meeting and you will find the answers the you seek!

Small Groups Small group meeting’s is another option for students who are interested in in-depth studies of the Bible. So jump in! When: 6:30PM in the Homan Hall Lobby AND 7:00PM in the Baker Recreation Room

Meeting Times and Locations Encounter: 7:00PM In the University Student Union Room 301 Come Join Us for Worship, Fellowship, and Message! Don’t Miss Out! We also have weekly activities such as broom hokey, coffee nights, and other fun events so stop by and check out InterVarsity!

References  InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. (2007, January 1). Chapter Leaders Handbook. Retrieved April 17, 2008, from InterVarsity resources :  InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. (2008, April 18). InterVarsity Christian Fellowhsip. Retrieved April 18, 2008, from InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA:  Lopez, M. (2008, April 18). President. (B. Ray, Interviewer)  T.J. (2008, April 17). (B.Ray, Interviewer)