InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA® is an evangelical campus mission serving more than 32,000 students and faculty on more than 550 college and university campuses nationwide. Incorporated in 1941, InterVarsity has a rich tradition of campus witness, thoughtful discipleship, and a concern for world missions.
Purpose
In response to God's love, grace and truth:
The Purpose of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is 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 purposes in the world.
Doctrinal Basis
The only true
God, the almighty Creator of all things,
existing eternally in three persons–
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit–full of love and
glory.
The unique
divine inspiration,
entire trustworthiness
and authority of the Bible.
The value
and dignity of all people:
created in God's image to live in love and holiness,
but alienated from God and each other because
of our sin and guilt,
and justly subject to God’s wrath.
Jesus Christ,
fully human and fully divine,
who lived as a perfect example,
who assumed the judgment due sinners by dying
in our place,
and who was bodily raised from the dead and ascended
as Savior and Lord.
Justification
by God's grace to all who repent
and put their faith in Jesus Christ alone for
salvation.
The indwelling
presence and transforming power of the Holy Spirit,
who gives to all believers a new life and a new
calling to obedient service.
The unity
of all believers in Jesus Christ,
manifest in worshiping and witnessing churches
making disciples throughout the world.
The victorious
reign and future personal return of Jesus Christ,
who will judge all people with justice and mercy,
giving over the unrepentant to eternal condemnation
but receiving the redeemed into eternal life.
To God be glory forever.
Core Values
Formation
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Scripture
We encounter the living God through scripture and are transformed by the Holy Spirit as we read, study, teach and obey His Word. -
Prayer
We express our faith, love, and dependence on God through lives of prayer and worship. -
Spiritual Formation
We cultivate intimacy with God and growth in Christ-like character through personal and corporate spiritual disciplines, empowered by the Spirit. -
Community
We promote authentic relationships and redemptive communities marked by God's grace and truth. -
Discipleship of the Mind
We engage in learning and thoughtful Biblical reflection in every area of life. -
Leadership Development
We develop women and men to serve as leaders at every level of InterVarsity and ultimately for the Kingdom of God, honoring God's gifts and calling in them.
Expression
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Evangelism
We proclaim and live out the gospel with love and boldness, calling people to repentance, faith and new life in Jesus Christ. -
Whole Life Stewardship
We proclaim Jesus as Lord over all creation and culture, striving to integrate faith, life, and vocation in serving Him. -
Ethnic Reconciliation and Justice
We pursue ethnic reconciliation by practicing mutual empowerment, grace, and truth and by promoting personal and systemic justice. -
Church
We partner with churches in campus ministry and equip students, faculty, and staff to be lifelong active members in local congregations. -
Missions
We serve God and partner with His people to extend His kingdom cross-culturally on campus and around the world.
