Monday, November 28, 2011

Big Changes for the Carters


a high-five @ SDSU

Ministering to college students has shaped us more than almost anything else in our lives. We feel honored and blessed to have seen God pursue and transform students, and helped that happen. That’s why this decision has been particularly difficult to make. After 18 years of (collective) ministry, we have prayerfully decided to end our time serving colleges campuses with InterVarsity. 

We write this news with mixed emotions.  We love college students and the mission of InterVarsity and will continue to be committed to both, but we also feel released and a sense of anticipation as we wait for God to reveal the next step for our lives.  

This is a time of great transition for us. We will finish this year with InterVarsity, and as of now, do not know what jobs await us next! There is sadness in leaving this ministry and community that we love, and there is fear of the unknown. But we are holding onto faith that God has prepared good works in advance for us to step into (Eph. 2:10)

We could not have survived in ministry without such an amazing support team. You are our friends, family, and partners in this ministry. Each gift you have given has made an impact for the Kingdom of God on the college campus. Students lives have been changed forever because of your investment. We are so grateful for you!

Finishing the Race
We want to finish the race we've been running with InterVarsity well. We are working hard to end well on campus, and we want to end fully-funded, able to serve the campus strong this last year. This is where we need you! As supporters that have been with us for the long haul, help us end well.  Whether you have given faithfully for years, used to give, or have given in the past, would you consider giving a special celebration gift to our ministry this December? 

To finish this school year of ministry, and to end our time with InterVarsity fully funded, we need to raise $15,000. This is our last push, and we are so grateful that you have weathered the ups and downs of the economy with us. 

Give now in honor of these last combined 18 years of ministry, and in faith that college students will continue to be reached by the love of Christ for years to come.

Help us finish strong by giving a year-end gift of $200, $500, or $1,000. Click to give now.