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What does your name (Chi Alpha) mean?

It's all Greek to us - literally. The Greek letters Chi (x) and Alpha (a) are the initials of a phrase written by the Apostle Paul in the Bible. The phrase translated means "Christ's sent ones." The name is a reminder that we should live to represent Jesus.

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How would you describe Chi Alpha in a phrase?

Chi Alpha is a Christian fellowship. We describe ourselves with this motto: "Followers of Christ...friends with each other."

• We are a community of students on campus who practice Christian faith. We believe Jesus Christ is "the way, the truth, and the life" and that no one enters into a right relationship with God except through him.
• We value our relationships with Jesus Christ and build relationships with each other through his love.
• We love God and we love each other.

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What is your vision for campus ministry?

"Reconciling students to Christ...transforming the university, the marketplace, and the world!"

• We envision a community on campus where students receive love, forgiveness, healing, hope, and a fresh start through Jesus Christ.
• We envision a community of students who worship God, grow in unity, build lifelong relationships, learn together, and live an authentic Christian faith.
• We envision reaching out to the world through global evangelism and through ministry to international students on our campus.
• We envision partnership with other campus ministries and churches in the Lawrence area.
• We envision alumni who find their place in the marketplace and serve God in ministry in local churches and community service.
• We envision a ministry training center where mentors equip students to carry the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth.

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What is your purpose for campus ministry?

We desire to be a community of students focused on these values:

Worship - passion for God; Fellowship - real relationships and teamwork; Evangelism - preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ; Discipleship - growing in the grace and knowledge of God; Prayer - believing God to do more than we can ask or imagine.