Leadership

November 15, 2016
By Heidi Kempt Chew
Opportunities and Obstacles for ISM Leaders

International student ministry presents unique opportunities to reach the world for Christ. In my last blog post, I wrote that developing internationals as leaders is critical. Yet there are many obstacles they need to overcome in order to lead well within their strengths and weaknesses.

September 27, 2016
By Rob Dixon
Partnering Together Across Gender Lines

Chances are, as an InterVarsity student leader, you minister alongside people of the opposite gender. Perhaps you co-lead a small group, or partner together on your chapter’s leadership team, or your fellowship is served by male and female staff who work together to lead the ministry. How are those partnerships going for you?

September 28, 2015
By Jaime Castañer Weiss
Who Isn't at the Table?

One of the most significant lessons of my staff career came at an unexpected and, in hindsight, embarrassing moment.  But because of what InterVarsity believes and how we apply it, it led to one of

August 21, 2015
By Niki Campbell
How the IFES Saved Me from Mordor

Have we just left the ‘good ol’ days’?  You know, the days we will look back on and realize how relatively stress-free it was to be a Christian on campus, when the only things standing in the way t

March 05, 2015
By Nancy Pedulla
Making Great Decisions

If you are leading a group, it is important to develop your skills so all members participate and contribute their best to the decisions you make together.

February 26, 2015
By Jim Lundgren
Talking About Race

In light of Ferguson and other recent events, I am deeply disturbed by the racial divide in our country. Yet I am also deeply grateful for the bridge-builders in our ministry who take on the challenge of racial reconciliation with courage, intentionality, vision and biblical conviction in God’s redeeming grace.

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