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Have you ever considered inviting a friend to church? Or have you yourself ever thought about trying church for the very first time at univeristy? Have a read at a student from Portsmouth's story in how she came to faith through trying church for the first time at univeristy. What did your life look like before becoming a Christian? "I had always dipped in and out of...

Student Linkup exists to help local church connect with University students for the first time. We want to bridge the gap between school and University so that everyone who wants to find a church has the best opportunity to do that.  Student Linkup Sunday on 13th September is a day to help your church get ready to welcome students home. Watch...

The river of God is still flowing. There is far more life, activity, growth and depth to the river than we could have ever known had we not come close. Had we not chosen to get our feet wet. But we are in it now. And we are up to our waist. Back in Ezekiel 47 again, the man leading the...

Work or rest? Business or break time? Study or sleep? These are the choices we are constantly facing, but is there a right answer?  In my first couple of years as a student at university I was a bit of a ‘Yes Man’ (feat. the Jim Carrey film). I filled my time with everything I was asked to be a part...

>>This blog is a long read. Estimated read time 5 minutes.<< Ideas and advice for students, student workers and churches Student mission is not on hold, God is on the move and wants to do something new across the campuses and universities. However, with COVID restrictions in place how can we advance student ministry in a way that is safe, effective and...

This is a short story. It is an imagined experience of a first year student called Timothy, and his first few hours on campus as a university starter this September 2020. Sometimes our imagination for this year's students can fuel our prayers and dreams, especially in previously unimagined circumstances. This story isn't exaggerated or unrealistic. This story could be true. We...

In the Christian context, I believe leaving a legacy behind means fulfilling the purpose(s) of God during your allotted time here on Earth, but I want you to consider this in this context, how are you building your legacy at university? You potentially have 3 years to build, grow and leave a legacy in your spheres of influence.  There are so...