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. The uniqueness of Chi Alpha is our understanding of the work and power of the Holy Spirit. The supernatural working of the Holy Spirit is a vital element of Chi Alpha and we have found that that aspect speaks to today's student who wants to experience God firsthand in a mighty and powerful way.