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 multiethnicity.
 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:
Wednesdays @ 6:30PM in the Homan Hall Lobby AND Thursdays @
7:00PM in the Baker Recreation Room
Meeting Times
and Locations
Encounter: Tuesday @ 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 :
http://www.intervarsity.org/campus/
 InterVarsity Christian Fellowship . (2008, April 18).
InterVarsity Christian Fellowhsip . Retrieved April
18, 2008, from InterVarsity Christian
Fellowship/USA: http://www.intervarsity.org/
 Lopez, M. (2008, April 18). President . (B. Ray,
Interviewer)
 T.J. (2008, April 17). (B.Ray, Interviewer)