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Parents of Students,
As a father of three kids, one who is in graduate school, one who is in university and one who is in high school, I have longings for my children during the days ahead, as well as fears. I long that my kids would have great friends, that they would have fun, that they would learn a tremendous amount, and that these days would be special. As a Christian, I long that they would mature, that they would make deep commitments to follow Jesus as they now have the freedom to make these decisions outside of our influence, I would love for them to discover their gifts and apply them with enthusiasm and joy.
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Vice President and Director of Campus Ministry, Al Anderson, is pictured here with two of his own children
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I fear for many of the negative or destructive influences that they will encounter. As they have fun, I hope that they will show good sense. As they live life to the fullest, I hope that they will stay within certain bounds. As they take appropriate risks, I hope that they will not take inappropriate ones. I long for good for my kids, with adventure, but with a good group of friends who help them and love them and make them the best they could be.
This is the sort of place that I want Inter-Varsity to be for people. A community of support and encouragement that helps woo the best out of them. A safe place that also inspires risk. A place where questions can be asked freely, where ideas and life issues can be wrestled with, and where staff and older students will be good guides. I am longing that every student involved with Inter-Varsity will be mentored well, will be cared for, will be challenged, will be empowered, and will walk more deeply with Jesus because they are a part of our groups. I am working alongside over 100 campus staff to see that this happens.
Al Anderson
Director of Campus Ministries
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