Devoted, watchful, and thankful. In this Voices of IFES, Tim Adams (IFES General Secretary) encourages us to pray by reflecting on Colossians 4:2. He calls us to pray throughout 2025 for unreached campuses, troubled places, and our own local contexts. 

Recorded on 23 January as part of Global Prayer Day 2025 – an online gathering for IFES staff and national movements to share and pray together for the year ahead. 

💯 Every issue? Every conversation? Every decision? 

In the latest Prayerline, learn how students in Honduras have been seeing the relevance of Scripture to EVERY issue discussed on campus – and to ALL of life. Discover how Rocio and Suany, CCUH (@Comunidad Cristiana Universitaria de Honduras) staff workers, passed on their passion for the Word to student leaders at a national training camp.  

Hear about “changed perspectives” and “re-ordered priorities” – and pray for them all as they share and show the Word 👇 

Hear about all the latest developments on the Voices of IFES podcast feed. Discover why things are changing and what content to expect – including the addition of our biweekly Prayerline.  

💬What helped you grow in leadership?

Gisela Muñoz Cruz (IFES Staff in Latin America) shares what has helped her grow in confidence and skills during her time in IFES:

👍 Fruitful past experiences 👍 Wise support from mentors 👍 Opportunities to use her gifts 👍 Deep connections with fellow staff

This is the kind of shaping for leadership that you can help a new generation receive through Global Giving Day on 2 April. And don't forget that all gifts up to $110,000 will be doubled this year - there's never been a better time to show your support for the development of godly leaders for the university, the church, and wider society.

👀 Find more from Gisela on the Global Giving Day web page:  🌐 https://ifesworld.org/ggd/

❤️ Donate at https://ifes.world/ggd25sm

🥰 IFES Global Giving Day️🏺The Work of His Hands 🗓️ 2 April 2025

High hopes for the European Student Festival, with Christian Pichler and Ulvis Kravalis 

It will bring hundreds of students together from over 40 movements across Europe. It will offer deep fellowship, new friendships, and plenty of fun. It will help them consider what God’s “Kingdom Come” can look like in their contexts. The European Student Festival (ESF) will take place in Latvia this August (16-21). 

On this Voices of IFES, two ESF organisers share how it can change students’ lives and impact movements and campuses. Hear their high hopes for ESF and discover more about what’s in the exciting six-day program.     

Visit the ESF web page here. Final registration is 15 July 2025. 

IFES outgoing General Secretary Daniel Bourdanné shares his hopes for the future at the close of World Assembly 2019 in South Africa.

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Professor Ross McKenzie reflects on the context of the university today, exploring how a biblical worldview equips the student with a better vision and purpose for academic study. How does that vision play out for Christian students and graduates today? What does it look like to engage the university for Christ? Two from Nigeria and Niger also share their stories.

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One of the traditions of World Assembly is the Honorary President’s address. Bishop Hwa Yung will be sharing his reflections on a subject particularly close to his heart: the changes and challenges of global Christianity today.

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Daniel Bourdanné a été Secrétaire général de l'IFES de 2007 à 2019. Il revient sur ces 12 dernières années et propose une réflexion sur le rôle de l'université dans l'histoire de Dieu.

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Les disciples avaient besoin de courage et d’assurance face à la persécution, et Dieu les a puissamment visités alors qu’ils priaient ensemble. Dans le monde de l’IFES aujourd’hui, nous aussi avons besoin de courage et d’assurance dans nos différents contextes, afin de pouvoir continuer à porter un message d’espérance. En nous unissant dans la prière, à quoi pouvons-nous nous attendre de la part de Dieu ?