Faculty members have the capacity to love and be invested in the campus more than we as InterVarsity staff do. Since 2015, I have been serving at Middlesex Community College (MCC), Lowell Campus, p
When GFM Boston became its own area, we engaged in a strategic planning process to discern the potential for graduate student, international, and faculty ministry. As Area Director, I had the least amount of faith for faculty ministry. My experience with faculty over the years had not been promising. It all felt impossible then. But now, I have hope.
Some faculty have the time and desire to lead faculty ministry events. Others welcome an event but hope for a catalyst to make it happen. For those who welcome someone from the outside coming in to help, I have found that simply showing up with my title, a word or two from Scripture, and a few good questions, can be powerful. Something happens beyond expectations. Read more about Karen Guzman's lunch with women faculty in Colorado.
