A movement where Christ is named
Chi Alpha Campus Ministries
Campus & students · Founded 1953 · Springfield, Missouri
Chi Alpha Campus Ministries is a Christian campus ministry of the Assemblies of God that began in 1953. Its name comes from the Greek words for Christ's Ambassadors. Chi Alpha gathers college and university students into worshiping communities, emphasizing prayer, Scripture, the work of the Holy Spirit, and discipleship, and inviting students to know Jesus Christ and to represent him on campus and beyond.
What they do
Chi Alpha forms Christian communities on college and university campuses through worship gatherings, small-group Bible studies, prayer, and discipleship that help students grow in following Jesus.
Rooted in the Assemblies of God, it emphasizes prayer, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the sending of students to share their faith on campus and in the wider world.
It also offers leadership training, retreats, and mission opportunities that encourage students to serve others and live out their faith.
The Scripture behind the work
Where the door leads
Chi Alpha points students to Jesus through worship, prayer, and honest community where faith is explored and lived. A curious student might visit a Chi Alpha gathering, join a Bible study, or talk with members about who Jesus is, taking a genuine next step toward following him.
Connect to the real thing
The Living Bread is a door, not the destination. The life is with Christ and his people.
People also ask
What does the name Chi Alpha mean?
Chi Alpha comes from the Greek letters that begin the phrase Christ's Ambassadors, drawn from 2 Corinthians 5:20, reflecting the ministry's aim to represent Jesus on campus.
What tradition is Chi Alpha part of?
Chi Alpha is the campus ministry of the Assemblies of God, a Pentecostal Christian fellowship, and it emphasizes prayer, Scripture, and the work of the Holy Spirit.