Mercer University
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Welcome! RUF at Mercer has been reaching students for Christ and equipping students to serve for over 30 years. We are a community for the convinced and unconvinced to come and consider the truth claims of Christianity, build deep relationships, and be prepared to live out a life of faith for the rest of their lives. Follow us on Instagram to find out more about our weekly events!
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Meet Our Team
Marlin Harris
Marlin Harris grew up on the mission field in Asuncion, Paraguay before moving to Marbury, Alabama in 1999. He attended Mercer University from 2007-2011 where he met his lovely wife, Caroline. They were married in May 2011. From 2012-2015, Marlin joined RUF as an Intern at Emory University in Atlanta while Caroline completed Mercer's Physician Assistant program. In 2015, Marlin and Caroline moved to Charlotte, where Marlin began an M.Div. program at Reformed Theological Seminary. He joyfully answered a call to work for RUF at Mercer in 2018. Since then, Marlin and Caroline have welcomed two children into the world: little Marlin (May of 2019) and Elizabeth (December of 2021)!
The Harris Family loves being back in Macon to serve God's kingdom at their alma mater! On campus, you can find Marlin meeting with students over a cup of coffee, preaching through God's Word at Large Group, or hanging out with his family and staff team at Macon Bagels!
Andrew Burckhalter
I graduated from the Citadel with a mechanical engineering degree in 2019. I came to know Jesus as a freshman at the Citadel and ever since then, the Lord has really moved my heart toward college students. After graduating, I served in the US Air Force from 2019 to 2023 as an F-15 Structural Repair engineer. I came on staff as a Campus Assistant in January 2024. I'm beginning seminary at Reformed Theological Seminary in Atlanta. I'm stoked to get to love and serve Mercer's students through RUF!
Mallory Green
Mallory was born in Americus, Georgia, and grew up in Tifton, Georgia, with her sweet family. She attended Mercer University from 2018-2022 where she studied marketing and management. She was involved with RUF all four years and found lifelong friendships and a loving, Christ-like community. Through her involvement with RUF, she met her wonderful husband, Griffin. They were married in June of 2021 by their RUF campus minister, Marlin. Mallory served as an RUF intern at Mercer in 2022-2024 while Griffin attended and graduated from Mercer Law. Mallory loves reading, drinking good coffee, and listening to Taylor Swift. She is so excited to have her dream job as campus staff at RUF Mercer.
Mary Grace Leuenberger
Mary Grace, or MG, was born and raised in Auburn, AL. She graduated from Samford University in May with a degree in Secondary Education and a concentration in English. She joined RUF her junior year of college, and it played such a major role in growing her walk with Christ that she decided to join on as an intern! MG loves all things photography, travel, reading, Auburn sports, and trying out new lattes. She is thrilled to serve with RUF Mercer these next two years and is eager see how the Lord continues to be at work!
Henry Schuhmacher
Henry grew up in Dallas, Texas, and graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Sport Management. Henry got involved in RUF during his freshman year. Over the next four years, it was a place that showed him God's grace and made him want to pursue ministry. Henry loves reading, playing/watching sports (especially Arsenal), traveling, and doing anything outside. He's super excited to move to Macon and serve the Lord on Mercer's campus!