Give Back
Your generosity to Jacksonville Campus Ministry helps nurture faith journeys that last a lifetime—not only for our current students but also for our alumni. This fall, we experienced firsthand how God creates opportunities for growth and aligns people for Kingdom work.
On Tuesday nights at our Food for Thought gatherings, we found ourselves running out of space. Every week, we scrambled for chairs as more students than ever showed up, eager to share in food, fellowship, and faith. Unsure of what to do, I reached out to one of our alumni Alex who faithfully attended and noticed the problem as well.
“I moved back to Jacksonville from Kissimmee because I want to be a part of this faith community,” Alex told me. “My people are here. But we need to make room for new students too.”
Soon after, campus ministry colleagues approached us about a grant they had received to create new worshipping communities for alumni. The Holy Spirit, it seems, had something up Her sleeve! We joined the grant process and began planning a new alumni faith community— opening up more room for current students while ensuring that the bonds formed during college don’t end at graduation.
This new group will give former students a space to continue their spiritual growth, support one another, and engage in service here in Jacksonville. And alumni leaders like Alex are stepping up to lead the way. “I want to make sure this community is there for others the way it was for me,” Alex shared. “This is one way I can give back.”
Currently, we’re training three alumni to lead this group, which will meet weekly to deepen faith and foster connection. We are delighted that the community will be officially launched next month!
During this Season of Giving, your support will sustain our ongoing ministry—including Food for Thought—and help launch this vital alumni community. Would you consider a gift of $20, $50, $150, $500, or even $1,000 or more? Your partnership makes all the difference. Thank you for sharing in this ministry and investing in the future of young adults.