March 14, 2019│By Scott Bessenecker, InterVarsity/USA
Belief and action. In Revelation, we see these two concepts held up side by side. Christ says to several of the churches in the opening chapters of the book, “I know your deeds,” while chiding or commending others because of their beliefs.
March 5, 2019│By Nathan Peterson, Urbana Missions
Bruce Rydbeck could never have imagined God’s plans for him: broadcasting the gospel to tens of thousands living in the Soviet Union, saving countless lives at a Kenyan hospital, creating sustainable sources of clean water for over 100 communities in Ecuador.
March 5, 2019
This is what I need to do, Christina (pseudonym) thought. I really, really want to do this.
February 22, 2019
Kazakhstan. Kyrgyzstan. Tajikistan. Turkmenistan. Uzbekistan. Many people have a tough time even spelling the names of these Central Asian countries, but to John (pseudonym), they were fascinating and the main reason why he chose Russian and Eurasian Studies for his major.
But sometimes he couldn’t help wondering what God had in mind for him with such a specialized degree. “It was like I was partially in the dark,” John said. “I knew what I was studying but wasn’t sure why.”
February 21, 2019│By Nathan Peterson, Urbana Missions
January 24, 2019 | By Nathan Peterson, Urbana Missions
Pastor Kevin George (pseudonym) still has his commitment card from Urbana 93 tucked away in the pages of his Bible. Ironically, the summer missions project box is both checked off and crossed-out.
January 24, 2019 | By Dominique Horne, InterVarsity/USA
Lindsey Gray, Chief Pilot for Africa Inland Mission (AIM) AIR, has a deep passion for flying, having completed her first solo flight at 17. And after going to Urbana four times, she also knows what it’s like to transition back to normal life after making huge commitments.
January 17, 2019 | By Megan Maclaine, InterVarsity Canada
What are college and university students looking for? According to Urbana 18 participants in the US Student Leadership Track (USSLT) and Canadian Student Leadership Track (CSLT), it’s a rooted sense of identity.
“At our campus,” said Sophia Cliplef, a second-year student at the University of Calgary in Alberta, “there’s a lot of misplaced identity. I think mostly in sexuality and also in success and intellect.”
December 12, 2018│By Nathan Peterson, Urbana Missions
Urbana buzzes with layers of expectation. Thousands go expecting to hear from God about his plan for their lives. They expect to be used, expect change, expect to bear fruit. Even so, it’s safe to say Ben Bissell didn’t expect this.