As we described in our last newsletter, this semester has been a time of meeting new people and welcoming them into our community in InterVarsity. In the midst of that Mike has seen the core members of Purdue IV step into leadership as they have conversations and invite people in. Perhaps the most glaring example is the core students ability to recruit to our Fall Conference.
October 11-13 Purdue IV students will join with other InterVarsity students from all over the state of Indiana and discover in community what it means to follow Jesus in college. Last year Purdue brought 14 students with us to Fall Conference. It was a crucial time in several of the individuals as they committed to be fully involved in InterVarsity. This year with students recruiting alongside staff, there are already 30 students from Purdue registered to attend! When looking at the registration numbers, one of Mike’s colleagues said, “That's a game changer type conference for you”.
That is exactly what we are hoping for. Mike is really excited, because it feels like we are bringing enough of the chapter with us, that this can actually be a community forming event. There is something about leaving campus together that creates community in a way that can’t be done at Purdue. My hope is that people who signed up as individuals will leave as a part of the Purdue IV community. Five of the students going to fall conference, aren’t yet followers of Jesus. As they encounter Jesus at Fall Conference, we hope to see the community of Purdue IV support them as hopefully they make commitments to follow Him.
This could be a game changer. For our individuals, that they might grow closer to Jesus. Also for our community that they might grow closer to one another. Please pray with us that God would be moving throughout the weekend, leading our community into mission back on campus.
October 11-13 Purdue IV students will join with other InterVarsity students from all over the state of Indiana and discover in community what it means to follow Jesus in college. Last year Purdue brought 14 students with us to Fall Conference. It was a crucial time in several of the individuals as they committed to be fully involved in InterVarsity. This year with students recruiting alongside staff, there are already 30 students from Purdue registered to attend! When looking at the registration numbers, one of Mike’s colleagues said, “That's a game changer type conference for you”.
That is exactly what we are hoping for. Mike is really excited, because it feels like we are bringing enough of the chapter with us, that this can actually be a community forming event. There is something about leaving campus together that creates community in a way that can’t be done at Purdue. My hope is that people who signed up as individuals will leave as a part of the Purdue IV community. Five of the students going to fall conference, aren’t yet followers of Jesus. As they encounter Jesus at Fall Conference, we hope to see the community of Purdue IV support them as hopefully they make commitments to follow Him.
This could be a game changer. For our individuals, that they might grow closer to Jesus. Also for our community that they might grow closer to one another. Please pray with us that God would be moving throughout the weekend, leading our community into mission back on campus.