Clemson University RUF International
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Clemson RUF-International (RUF-I) has been on the campus of Clemson since 1989. During that time we have had the opportunity to meet students from all around the world. RUF-I is a Christian ministry that exists to WELCOME visiting students, scholars, and families into a community of other Internationals. We offer a wide variety of events, activities, and experiences for International students. We also provide the opportunity for any student to EXPLORE the teachings of Christianity and understand how it informs our faith and everyday life. For those Internationals who come to Clemson who identify as Christian, we want to come alongside you to ENCOURAGE AND EQUIP you in your personal faith. We have something for everyone and we hope that we have the privilege of meeting you during your time at Clemson.
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We are so glad that you have found the RUF-I Clemson page. How can we help you?
If you are an international student, scholar, or family member who is currently at Clemson we would like to meet you! If you will click on the email address we will be in touch with you very soon. If you can also fill out the form below and we'll be in touch with you and let you know how you can get involved with RUF-I.
RUF-I Clemson Sign-Up Form
If you are interested in supporting the work of RUF-International here at Clemson. Please send me an email and I will be in touch with you to answer any questions you have about the ministry.
Welcome to Clemson and we look forward to meeting you very soon. Feel free to contact us if we can help in any way!
Meet Our Team
Brian Howard
Brian and his wife Missy were married after college. They have 3 sons and a daughter ranging in ages of 30-19, Caleb, Connor, Joe, and Jadyn. Brian has served in the local church for almost 30 years. Brian and Missy moved to Clemson in the summer of 2020 to begin working with RUF-I. In his free time Brian enjoys playing golf, fly fishing, and going on long walks. Brian and Missy also have 1 granddaughter and another one expected!!
Izak Van der Westhuizen
Izak and Carolien grew up in Pretoria - one of the capital cities of the beautiful South Africa - where they attended elementary school together. They connected with each other during high school but it was only during college that they started dating. Izak attended the Theological School (Seminary) of the Reformed Churches of Southern Africa and graduated in 2020. Six months later they got married and moved to the country side of South Africa where Izak pastored a church for two and a half years.
The Lord providentially led them to Richmond, Virginia, in 2023 where he did a pastoral internship. They are very excited to see the Lord's work in Clemson and to proclaim joy and salvation in Christ, serving students from across the globe.
In their free time they enjoy playing tennis together, exploring new places and watching Football.
Anna Ayers
Anna grew up in Bryan, Texas, and graduated from King University in Bristol, TN with a Major in English with a writing track and a minor in Spanish. In her free time, she loves staying active and outdoors and spending time with her friends.
Although she was not involved with RUF in college, Anna had the privilege of attending SuCo the summer after she graduated with Texas A&M's RUF-International crew. She was quickly convinced that this was where God was calling her to. God put a love for the nations on her heart at a young age and she is thrilled to be a part of welcoming and befriending international students from all over the world at Clemson. Go Tigers!