Each one is an opportunity for transformation through the Gospel. These are the students that we are reaching. Lord willing, they will be part of the Church for the rest of their lives and all eternity.
Amidst the crisis of faith happening on college campuses today, the Church has the Good News and a responsibility to respond. Reformed University Fellowship is answering that call with the Bright Hope for Tomorrow campaign.
OFFICIAL LAUNCH • The first RUF was officially launched at the University of Southern Mississippi. Since then, 12 Campus Ministers have served RUF at USM.
FIRST RUF INTERN • The first RUF Intern served at the University of Southern Mississippi. In 2024, there are 163 RUF Interns on campuses around the world.
RUF-I ESTABLISHED • The first RUF International ministry started in Atlanta. As of 2024, there are 25 RUF-I campus ministries across the United States.
50 CAMPUS MINISTRIES • RUF grew to 50 campus ministries across the country. By 1999, the RUF Internship Program had also grown to 20 Interns nationwide.
RUF-G ESTABLISHED • RUF Global was established at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. In 2024, there are RUF-G campuses in 8 countries.
FIRST HBCU RUF MINISTRY • The first RUF on an HBCU campus was started at Jackson State University. In 2023, there are 8 HBCU ministries.
CAMPUS STAFF PROGRAM • Formed for women in the PCA to serve college students in long-term ministry roles, RUF’s Campus Staff Program grew from 4 female staff in 2016 to 77 in 2024.
FIRST WESTCO CONFERENCE • RUF grew to 172 ministries and held the first West Coast “WestCo” Conference in San Diego with students from 17 RUF ministries.
50TH ANNIVERSARY • By God’s grace, RUF is celebrating 50 years of campus ministry. Join us as we prepare for 50 more with the Bright Hope for Tomorrow campaign!
Bright hope for tomorrow
As we reflect on our first 50 years of ministry, we are also preparing for the next 50 years by launching the Bright Hope for Tomorrow campaign. This campaign is three-fold:
Reach and engage students,
Develop and equip leaders
Strengthen the Church of tomorrow.
The success of this ambitious effort will enable us to plant new ministries, recruit future RUF staff, and strengthen our current ministries in order to reach hundreds of thousands of students for Christ.
