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We are not isolated, we are part of a bigger team, called by God to serve the students of our nations. We are pioneers, we are investors, we are developers and strengtheners. We are pastors, prophets, apostles, teachers, and evangelists. God has placed us where we are and we are seeking to fulfil his purposes, sometimes working in confidence, sometimes...

Preparing to start university is such an exciting, nerve-wracking time. You may be leaving your family home for the first time, moving to a different place, and saying goodbye to all of your school friends. This may seem daunting, but there are lots of things you can do over the summer so that you feel a bit more prepared to...

Over the next 25 years, one billion people will go to university. They will step foot on campus and into adventure, but who will be there to welcome, shape and disciple them?  With adventure comes opportunity, and opportunity comes risk. Each student is presented with a choice: to follow Jesus at university and live out their calling as a disciple, or...

God is on the move on university campuses, and as a student worker I’m biased, but I think reaching students is the most exciting thing to do. They’re our future world leaders, teachers, politicians, actors and if we win them to the Gospel, our world will be transformed.  Over the pandemic, at New Community Church we had the joy of seeing...

It’s a strange feeling when you are left in your halls for the first time. With the car unpacked and your boxes and suitcases moved in, it’s time for independence, and how you spend your time is up to you.  I remember waving my mum off as she dropped me at uni. A strange feeling of ‘what next?’ hit hard as...

Suzanna, a student about to start her second year of university in Bristol, questionned her abililty to share her faith with her friends in first year. Despite this, she was bold, shared the reason for her hope and finished her first year with one of her friends giving their lives to Jesus. Here's Suzanna's experience of her first year at...

Ah 18, a simpler time. I look back now and see a boy who 3 years later grew relatively quickly by navigating through the demands of uni life. Whilst we all grow being away at uni here are 3 things along with some practical tips I wish I knew when I was 18 and about to go to uni that I...