InterVarsity British Columbia
Student Leadership Resources
WELCOME STUDENT LEADERSHIP RESOURCE HUB!
Whether you’re on a campus with no staff, remote staff, or full-time staff, this site is for you! We have compiled a variety of resources to assist you in outreach, discipleship, executive leadership, small group leadership, Bible study, and more.
Meet the BC Campus Team
Ministry to students by students! This is one of the earliest and consistent values InterVarsity Canada has held over its history of ministry to students and you, as a student of influence, are stepping into this rich history of innovation, leadership, and faithfulness to help others encounter the transforming love of Jesus. We hope these resources will be a gift and guide to you as you serve. Thank you and bless you for the love you are putting into action. Please don’t hesitate to reach out there are any ways that we can help support your group on campus.
Charis Goh
British Columbia Campus Director
[email protected]
Table of Contents
Topics & Other Resources
- Evangelism (Discover Jesus)
- Discipleship (Undivided Life)
- Diversity
- Hospitality
- Prayer
- Theological Training
Tools for Leading a Campus Ministry
Student Executive Team Tools
Training Resources
Resources for those leading chapters, with special attention to disability, sexuality, theology, leadership articles, etc.
See MoreNew Student Outreach & InterVarsity Swag
Need branded resources for your group? Check out what’s available through our Styleguide
See MoreBible Study & Training Resources
InterVarsity has access to RightNow Media’s library of on-demand Bible study, discipleship and training videos and curriculum.
Campus Ministry Rhythm
Look ahead at an entire academic calendar and note key times of ministry and planning.
See MoreWho We Are
Learn about InterVarsity’s doctrinal statement, five Aims, and ministry philosophy
See MoreBible Study Resources
Exploring the Word and World
A collection of Bible studies from IFES (International Fellowship of Evangelical Students)
See MoreCatapult Youth Discipleship
Catapult is a video resource designed by InterVarsity Canada to help leaders have great conversations around faith & leadership with students.
See MoreSmall Group Leadership & Training
Small Group Leadership Collection
Resources and training courses from IV/USA for starting small groups, leading them, and helping them become missional.
See More5 Tips for Leading an International Small Group
Resource for thinking about how your small group might need to change to be hospitable to international students.
See MoreHow to Lead Inductive Bible Study
Use this guide to help you lead your small group to encounter Jesus through the three main parts of an inductive Bible study: Observation, Interpretation, and Application.
See MoreBuilding Your Own Bible Study
We believe that one of the most powerful ways of studying God’s Word is to simply build your own Bible study from scratch. Here’s how you do it: simply focus on a passage of Scripture, don’t bring any particular agenda, and let the Word of God speak for itself. We call this an InterVarsity-Style Inductive Bible Study and for decades, students and faculty have been leading this method of scripture study to help their friends meet God and be transformed by God’s word.
See MorePacing Templates for Bible Study
When you first start leading Bible study for others, it can be tricky to know how to allot your time. (Let’s be honest, it’s also difficult for those with experience leading.) This resource contains four templates for how to pace your study, depending on how much time you have: 1 hour, 1.5 hours, 2 hours, or 3 hours.
See MoreStudent Mentorship Toolkit
This is a guide for mentoring fellow students as you follow Jesus together.
See MoreLarge Group Resources
Flourishing Communities Collection
We all want community. Real community. Jesus is all about creating the kind of community that goes beyond just being known—how we live and love each other will change the world around us.
See MoreThe following includes resources for using the Flourishing Communities collection, free to be used and applied in your own context. This includes bible study, large group, social media, podcasting, and other ready made resources.
Spiritual Practices to Help You Thrive in College
In this Large Group video series, ministry practitioners give short talks on different spiritual practices.
See MoreOutreach & Reaching Students on Campus
Campus Ministry Starter Pack
Resourcing for New Student Outreach, Starting Prayer Groups, Starting Bible Studies, Evangelism on campus.
See MoreEvery Corner Collection
Resources for reaching different “corners” of campus–from ethnic groups and international students to athletes and artists, to nursing and grad students.
See More"Have You Eaten Yet?" Campaign
Resource for reaching Asian American students; worth looking at contextualizing for Asian Canadian students.
See More"Refresh" Campus Conversation
Resources designed for outreach to skeptics, seekers and Christians. Indigenous-inspired Gospel Allegory; Bible study series in John.
See MoreTopics & Other Resources
Evangelism (Discover Jesus)
2-Plus Prayer Card
A printable prayer tool to encourage students to pray for those still on their way to Jesus.
See MoreThe Five Thresholds of Evangelism
Many people think Jesus is cool, but faith seems abstract and unreachable. We will break this process down into 5 understandable stages, and give you practical advice for how to help your friends move through each “threshold.” We call this friendship evangelism.
See MoreCommunal Evangelism Toolkit
Resources designed for/by Asian Americans in IV/USA, but easily able to be contextualized. Focus is on doing life together Acts 2-style, witnessing through community.
See MoreNetwork Mapping for International Student Outreach
A tool from IV/USA to help you identify, through prayer, with whom and how the Holy Spirit is inviting you to connect.
See MoreDiscipleship (Undivided Life)
Transformational Mentoring Guidebook
A joint project of Youth for Christ Canada and Lifeteams to help you learn to mentor other youth and young adults.
See MoreRevoice: Harbor Community Groups
A safe place for LGBTQ/SSA leaders to receive mentorship around issues of sexuality.
See MoreDiscipleship Skills Handout
From another IV Canada staff–tips for helping to disciple others.
See MoreDiversity
11 Basic Cross-Cultural Skills
A blog with resources to help you prepare to cross cultures–whether on campus or across oceans.
See MoreBeyond Colorblind Collection
The Beyond Colorblind Toolkit is designed to disciple students into conversations that will transform their campus as students learn to share the Gospel through their ethnic stories. Integrating evangelism, discipleship, and reconciliation, the Beyond Colorblind Toolkit will equip your students to articulate how God is redeeming what is broken and highlighting what is beautiful both in their ethnic journey and in the world.
See MoreFaith & Chai Podcast
In the Faith & Chai podcast, Caroline Lancaster (@carolinesusie) and Kevin Wilson (@crossculturechristian) have real conversations at the intersection of faith and South Asian culture.
See MoreMixed Blessing Podcast
Join Chandra as she explores what Scripture and history teach us about ethnicity and how we can bring all of ourselves to our sense of identity and calling.
See MoreHospitality
Diverse Worship Collection
Teaching for an understanding of the value of diverse worship, and practical tools and training experiences to put it into action.
See MoreResources from ACMI
Lots of great resources for caring for international students from the Association of Christians Ministering among Internationals.
See More"10 Ways to Reveal God's Love on Campus"
A handful (or two) of practical ideas for your chapter or small group to show God’s love to others on campus.
See MorePrayer
Resources from InterVarsity
Resources to help student leaders initiate and cultivate prayer practices. Includes Examen, Prayer Walk, and Nature Prayer Walk.
See MoreLooking for a resource that’s not here?
Let us knowTheological Training
Seminary Now
Seminary style classes for everyone, with teaching from scholars and ministry practitioners. Cost: About $180/year. Group pricing available.
See MoreTruth's Table Podcast
“Want to experience the entire Bible in just fifteen minutes a day for one year? Listen in as Truth’s Table co-hosts Christina Edmondson and Ekemini Uwan narrate Scripture and offer thoughtful prayers in this daily Bible reading podcast.” – InterVarsity Press
See MoreOn Script Podcast
Podcast conversations on theology and Scripture with well-known theologians and Biblical scholars.
See MoreBible Project Podcast
Podcast conversations fleshing out the themes of the Bible Project videos.
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