Chi Alpha
Chi Alpha Director
Mark Randall
mark.randall@murraystate.edu
Who we are
Chi Alpha Campus Ministries is a Christian campus ministry on universities throughout the United States and around the world. We are a movement of college-age men and women earnestly following Jesus. We are not a fraternity or sorority. We invite everyone to be a part, regardless of background.
We meet on campus in groups of varying size and style. These gatherings are informal, infused with music and interaction, and cover topics from relationships to the nature of truth. These meetings are opportunities for students to meet God, each other, and the needs of the community.
Our name
In the Bible, the Apostle Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 5:20, "We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God." Inspired by this verse we chose the phrase "christou apostoloi," meaning "Christ's sent ones," to represent who we are. The Greek letters Chi (X) and Alpha (A) are the initials of this phrase, which reminds us that we should live to reflect Jesus' life.
Mission Statement
We will reconcile students to Christ, transforming the university, the marketplace and the world. We will accomplish this by creating a Spirit-empowered community reflecting our philosophy of ministry and core values.
5-fold vision
We seek to introduce fellow collegians to an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. We plan to do this through...
Worship... Expressions of thanks through word, music, and service
Prayer... Communication with God.
Fellowship... Community of students developing quality relationships.
Discipleship... Learning about Jesus and following His example.
Mission... Living a life that reflects our relationship with God in what we say and do.
Core Values... Integrity, Servant Leadership, Excellence, Community, Diversity, and Creativity
Stay Connected Brochure
This is a free resource to help seniors stay connected with Chi Alpha through the Chi Alpha Alumni Association. We recommend that campus pastors distribute it at a Senior Banquet or Senior Graduation event. Contact the National Office for this free brochure.
(417) 862-2781 ext. 1425
chialpha@ag.org
Downloadable PDFs Below:
Focusing Your Ministry
An article by Shawn Galyen about challenges he faced starting a Chi Alpha group at Georgetown University and the unique approach God led him to implement.
Growing Campus Groups
An article by Harv Herman, Jr. about change, growth and leadership style in campus ministry.
Campus Fellowship
An article by Harv Herman, Jr. about community and relationships.