Collegiate Ministries

“Changing the World Through God-Honoring Relationships.” That is the motto for Christian Challenge, our Baptist campus ministry, at the University of Colorado. This statement reminds our students and staff that reaching the world with the gospel begins with genuinely caring for individuals.

One way we live out this motto has been through our caring for international students who attend our school. For instance, four new Japanese students recently attended a fellowship event in our director’s home. They were warmly welcomed, and students conversed with them the entire evening. Although they have been in the U.S. at least six months, none had been in an American home. It was a delightful evening that brought joy to their hearts as well as ours. Read more

By Ryan Lindsey
BSU Christian Challenge Director at Colorado State University, Pueblo

Pueblo -- This summer I had the opportunity to lead a Bible study with several students from Nepal.  They are a mix of Hindu, Buddhist, or something in between.  There were interested from a social study standpoint, but none of them became a Christian through the study.  The friendships that were formed have allowed for more personal discussions of what Christianity is outside of our assigned time. Read more

By Al Barrera

Colorado Springs -- Anyone who knows of Colorado College (CC) will tell you that it is an extremely unique campus.  Having worked there for the last year, I have sought out any opportunity to involve students in spiritual conversations. Read more