About 

In the Bible, the apostle Paul wrote:

“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.”  

– 2 Corinthians 5:20 

Our movement of campus ministries finds its identity in this passage. We believe
God longs to have all people be reconciled to Himself, and that the way that re-
connection happens is through the representation of his kingdom through his
people. Each of us who takes on the identity of “Christian” becomes Christ’s
ambassador – or christou apostoloi in Greek, which we shorten to the first
letters “Chi” and “Alpha” or XA. Our name is our constant reminder that each of
us has a real part to play in this world. We each can carry Him within us to bring
Him closer to the people around us.

VISION STATEMENT:
We are a Spirit-Empowered, diverse community of believers on university
campuses, declaring in word and lifestyle our faith in Jesus Christ,
equipped to fulfill our purpose in God’s global plan.

MISSION STATEMENT:
We reconcile students to Christ, equipping them through Spirit-Filled
communities of prayer, worship, fellowship, discipleship and mission to
transform the university, the marketplace, and the world.

FIVE-FOLD APPROACH:
We seek to introduce fellow students to an authentic relationship with
Jesus Christ. We plan to do this through…

PRAYER: Communication with God.
WORSHIP: Expressions of thanks through word, music, and servitude.
FELLOWSHIP: Community of students developing quality relationships.
DISCIPLESHIP: Learning about Jesus. Living like Jesus.
MISSION: A life that reflects our relationship with God in what we say and do.

REAL DEVOTION

Our desire is that every student would have a vibrant, personal relationship
with God. We believe that a real devotional life is necessary to maintain a
solid relationship with God. Through spending time in the Word, and
communicating with God frequently, fervently, and with great faith, we can
experience God and live the life we are called to live.
“Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and
night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you
will be prosperous and successful.” – Joshua 1:8

REAL COMMUNITY

We are made for community! We believe that the greatest transformation
occurs when we are living in real community with our fellow brothers and
sisters in Christ. That is why we consider the most important part of Chi
Alpha to be our Core Groups.
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and
good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of
doing, but encouraging one another – and all the more as you see the Day
approaching.” – Hebrews 10:24-25

REAL RESPONSIBILITY

We believe that every Christian has an outward responsibility and should
play a role in global missions, sharing the gospel, and justice. In Chi
Alpha, we provide students with opportunities to serve on all levels.
“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey
everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the
very end of the age.” – Matthew 28:18-20