For Christ and the University: The Story of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship of the USA - 1940-1990

by Keith Hunt, Gladys Hunt

Over the last fifty years God has used InterVarsity Christian Fellowship to shape the lives of thousands of students. This fascinating chronicle begins with the early influences that shaped university witness since its founding. Eventually these influences coalesced to form InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in the United States fifty years ago. From those early beginnings with only a few staff covering the whole country and a world war breaking out, the work grew and flourished beyond human expectation. From the Urbana conventions to a new approach to Christian witness called friendship evangelism to in-depth inductive study of the Bible, InterVarsity was constantly innovating and growing. From work among nurses to promotion of missions to creative use of media, InterVarsity became a multifaceted ministry. The setbacks that are part of any human endeavor are found in this book too. But here is a story of what God did through a handful of people with a big idea.

Genres: History, Church History

Paperback

First published December 31, 1991

Reviews

[Brian · Rating 4 out of 5]

While this book is about the history of InterVarsity, it also chronicles early Christian student movements on campus. Many influenced intervarsity. Many have risen quickly and fallen. This is a helpful book in thinking about what helps make an enduring movement.

[Richard Bartholomew · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one defeated me - a lengthy chronicle of the movement which assumes familiarity with numerous persons who have worked for InterVarsity over the years. Perhaps useful as a reference guide, but heavy-going if you're not a nostalgic insider.