Chi Alpha Campus Ministries

Chi Alpha Campus Ministries (ΧΑ) (usually known as Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship on campus, but sometimes University Christian Fellowship or "Schoolname" Christian Fellowship, and occasionally Christians in Action) is an Assemblies of God USAChristian ministry for college students. Despite its name, it is not a fraternity or sorority. Chi Alpha is often abbreviated ΧΑ.

Chi Alpha is under the United States Missions branch of the Assemblies of God and is open to students of all backgrounds.

Purpose

The mission of Chi Alpha is to reconcile students to Jesus Christ, thereby transforming the university, the marketplace, and the world. Chi Alphas mission motto is "Every student goes, every student gives, every student prays, and every student welcomes." To this end, the organization is committed to a fivefold philosophy: being a community of worship, prayer, fellowship, discipleship, and mission.

History

The Assemblies of God began a ministry to collegians in 1947 at the urging of J. Robert Ashcroft (father of John Ashcroft), which consisted of a newsletter sent to college students to encourage them in their faith.