University of Texas at El Paso
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Welcome to RUF at The University of Texas at El Paso! Picks Up!
RUF at UTEP is a campus ministry dedicated to being rooted in Scripture, fostering a faithful and genuine community, and enhancing the college experience for every student who joins us, both before and after graduation.
Our mission is to convey that no one is ever too far from God's reach and that we all constantly need His grace. We communicate this truth through every Bible study and event we host.
No matter where you are in your journey—whether convinced or unconvinced, burned out or bored, cynical or spiritual, passionate or stagnant—we invite you to bring your whole self to RUF. Join us as we explore who Jesus Christ is and learn how to follow Him together.
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Meet Our Team
Eduardo Ovalle
Eduardo, a native of El Paso, has a deep connection to our city and its neighboring city, Ciudad Juárez. He completed his education at El Paso Community College and The University of Texas at El Paso, earning a BA in Communication Studies with a minor in Chicano Studies. Currently, Ed is pursuing his MDiv at Covenant Theological Seminary. Eduardo became a Christian at 19 and has since been dedicated to sharing the gospel with college students and young adults. His passion for campus ministry came through a local Bible study at EPCC, where he also met his wife, Ana who is also an El Paso native. Ana recently graduated with her Pharm.D. at the UTEP School of Pharmacy. Together, they have a spoiled pup named Ozzie, a turtle named Mikey, and a goldfish named Clyde. In his free time, Eduardo enjoys bicycling, exploring new coffee shops, visiting bookstores, thrifting, and collecting vinyl records. He also loves photography, playing the bass guitar, and reading new books. Eduardo is passionate about witnessing the Lord’s work at UTEP. If you see him on campus and would like to talk or pray, don't hesitate to reach out. He would be delighted to grab coffee with you one of these days.