University of Alabama in Huntsville

Join us Mondays at 7:30 PM in Nursing Building 103A

RUF (Reformed University Fellowship) is a campus ministry at UAH that desires to be a community that reaches students of divergent beliefs and doubts with the message of the gospel and equips them to love and serve Jesus and his church.

RUF exists to be a rest stop for the weary and a safe place for the unconvinced. Regardless of your background or beliefs, personal convictions or deep-seated doubts, RUF is a place for you to explore the truth claims of the bible and grow in your understanding of Jesus Christ and what it means to follow Him.

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Large Group

Mondays at 7:30 PM
Nursing Building 103A

Girls and Guys Small Groups

Various times/locations throughout the week. Go to our Instagram for more details!

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Meet Our Team

James Jardin

James Jardin

Campus Minister

James was born in Italy as the son of a career Air Force officer. He first attended University of West Florida for two years & then finished the last two years & graduated from Valdosta State University where he received a degree in Music (vocal performance) & met his lovely wife, Leah. James & Leah married in July 2004 & have three sons, Solomon, Micaiah (twins born 2011), & Boaz (born 2014). James graduated from Covenant Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity in May 2015. Coming from working as a youth minister since 2015 & transitioning to the university setting in 2021, James & Leah are so excited that God called them to Western Kentucky University to share the love of God through King Jesus with the students there.

Skye (Bartz) Green

Skye (Bartz) Green

Campus Staff

Skye grew up in Odenville, Alabama (a small town outside of Birmingham.) She graduated in 2022 from The University of Alabama in Huntsville with a degree in Human Resource Management. During college, she enjoyed sitting at coffee shops for hours, going on sunset hikes with friends, and making all forms of art. She is excited to stay at UAH to introduce freshmen to the things she loves most about Huntsville and minister to them in the process. Skye loves reading, 2 am conversations with friends, and firmly believes that her love language is coffee.

Kelley Murphree

Kelley Murphree

Campus Staff

Kelley was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama. She moved to the great State of Mississippi for undergrad at MSU where she immediately feel in love with the ministry of RUF as she learned how the truth and beauty of the gospel can be applied to our lives. In 2019, Kelley graduated with a degree in Secondary Education before moving even further south to serve as the RUF intern at The University of Southern Mississippi for three years. In 2022, she moved back home to Huntsville and transitioned into the role of Campus Staff at UAH. Kelley is honored at the opportunity to serve college students in her hometown and excited to see rolling hills, rockets, and white BBQ sauce again. When she isn't having coffee with students, you can find her cooking up a storm in her kitchen, taking a short walk on Monte Sano, or reorganizing her bookshelf.

Ian Jones

Intern

Ian grew up in Decatur, Alabama, and graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in psychology. He can often be found enjoying games with others, reading a good book, or putting his creative drive to use! RUF has always been a special place for him, and he is very excited to pay that forward. He is looking forward to serving the students at the University of Alabama in Huntsville!