Because so many life-determining decisions are made in college, we work hard to show students that their relationship with the Lord is extremely important and will help them in all aspects of their college career and throughout their lives. Forget the intimidation and go for it. College students want to be loved, valued and cared for. It's amazing how much of an impact believers can have when they reach out to college students. College students are more accepting than many think.
Many people think that most college kids just want to party.
But I don't think they are as out of control as some would lead us to believe. Some students do fall into the traps of alcohol, drugs and sex. But Chi Alpha exists to help students avoid those temptations. Even though there are a lot of things vying for students' attention, the impact of authentic, loving and caring Christians can be profound. I have also seen that students can add a vitality, richness and excitement to church congregations if they are allowed to contribute and give of their resources and time.