Tulane University
Wednesday Night Fellowship with free dinner at 7pm at Mel’s Mansion (2201 Cadiz - carpool from PJ’s Willow at 6:45).
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Welcome to RUF Christian Fellowship at Tulane!
Every week in one-on-ones and in groups, we gather to hear again what Jesus has done and how he loves us, that we may rest in his love and learn to respond with love for God, for our neighbors, and for Tulane & New Orleans.
Celebrating Jesus | In a Community Learning to Love | For the Beauty of Tulane & New Orleans
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Meet Our Team
Matt Roelofs
Matt is from Memphis, Tennessee. He attended the University of Tennessee (Go Vols!) before interning with RUF at Mississippi State. Matt met Jackie and asked her out at RUF’s Summer Conference on the magical beaches of Laguna Christian Retreat Center in 2016, and they had the wedding of the century a year later.
Matt went to seminary at RTS-Atlanta and worked for RUF at Georgia Tech while Jackie got her doctorate in physical therapy from Mercer, now specializing in women’s pelvic floor PT. They have 2 sweet boys, Reed (Nov. ’22) and River (Aug. ’24) who love playing outside and giggling. The Roelofs love hosting theme parties, all things Mardi Gras, attending Jazz Fest, playing recreational sports, and trying out new (to them) New Orleans restaurants.
Melanie Word
Melanie attended Mississippi State where she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, with a concentration in painting and a minor in psychology. Just a few of the many things she enjoys are laughing with friends, tomato sandwiches, sad songs with glitter-gel pen melodies, and playing outdoors in the sunshine! Melanie found RUF during her junior year and it was instantly the thing she was looking for. Her faith was stretched and strengthened because of RUF's welcoming environment and sound teaching of the Gospel. Ministry is something she's always enjoyed, and she is beyond honored have the opportunity to walk alongside students as they navigate the challenges of college. The city and people of New Orleans have always held a dear space in her heart, and Melanie is over-the-moon excited to serve at RUF Tulane!