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Nathan is a student in Nottingham and this is his story of coming to faith whilst at university...   Despite Growing up in a Christian home, I never really developed a faith of my own. I always felt something was missing but quite simply put, I wanted to live my life my own way without any input from God or anyone else. As...

Starting out in student ministry? A leader faithfully praying and hoping for students to walk through your doors? Been doing student ministry for a while and looking for fresh inspiration?   Maybe this short, easy to read, inspiring, and practical book, 'Church and Students', could be the answer. Rich Mills, a student worker from Norwich, took on the student ministry at his church a year...

‘Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware of it’. God is not only present in the spaces and places that are part of our everyday lives, he is working. Some of that work is a baffling mystery to me and some of it God makes plain to us so that we can join in and...

What do you find to be heart-warming when it comes to people’s journey with God? Mine is hearing about how people encounter God, whether for the first time or 100th time. Recently, I’ve heard so many stories of people experiencing God’s presence naturally and supernaturally, such as deep convictions from God in prayer, experiencing a deep sense of peace, feeling...

If you’re reading this, you’re likely thinking about how to welcome new and existing students to your city and church. As you well know, welcome is one of the key factors of people sticking about in a church. Often when you ask them ‘what made you want to stay at this church?’, you hear them saying ‘because I felt welcomed...

Throughout my time at University I’ve had one particular friend, and now housemate, who has been resistant to faith. She hasn’t wanted to know anything about it, come to any church events or take an interest in my personal journey following Jesus. In fact, when the topic of religion has come up, she has always responded critically and harshly.    Unfortunately, she...

In February we had our Fusion Training days at York, Reading, and Bristol. One thing we love at Fusion is hearing stories of what God is doing among students and young people. We have a vision to see every student find hope in Jesus and home in the local Church. Sophie came to our training day in York and shared...