Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is InterVarsity
Christian Fellowship?
A: InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is an interdenominational and evangelical
campus ministry. IVCF/USA has a vision to engage college and university campuses
across the United States with a strong on-going witness to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
Q: What is the
theological basis of InterVarsity?
A: As a basis for our interdenominational community, every staff
member, trustee and student leader is required to sign InterVarsity's statement of faith.
We believe in:
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 worshipping 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.
Q: What is the
purpose of InterVarsity?
A: 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.
Q: How large is InterVarsity?
A: In 1999, we had more than 34,000 students and faculty participate in our
ministries. InterVarsity is active on more than 560 college and university campuses
nationwide. More than 1,000 people are employed by InterVarsity. Approximately 650
staff work "on campus". 175 work as service and administrative positions on
campus and at our camp facilities, while 100 people work in the national office in
Madison, Wisconsin. Another 80 work at InterVarsity Press in Downer's Grove, Illinois.
Q: How long has InterVarsity
been around?
A: InterVarsity was incorporated in 1941.
Q: What does the name mean?
A: InterVarsity actually comes from England where the term "varsity"
referred to one's school. InterVarsity literally means "Inter-School" Christian
Fellowship.
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