By
Alec Hill, President of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA
July 15, 2013
Every June, it is my great privilege
to welcome new InterVarsity staff for ten days in Madison. Over the twelve
years of my presidency, Orientation of New Staff (ONS) has consistently been my
favorite event – more than Urbana, more than Global Projects. The vibrancy and
passion of incoming staff is so palpable that my calling to the Fellowship is
renewed annually.
But this year is extra special. With
136 newcomers, the ONS class of 2013 represents the largest group of
new staff ever. In our 72 year history, we have never had a class this large.
Over the past four years, an incredible 516 new staff have joined our
community.
Surely this is the Lord’s doing. He
is blessing InterVarsity and we stand in awe. If, at the human level, we begin
to take credit, we will certainly miss His best. We do well to remember Moses’
exhortation: “You may say to yourself, ‘My power and the strength of my
hands have produced this wealth for me.’ But remember the LORD your
God… (Deut. 8:17).” We are very thankful indeed.
* Kathryn Pilgrim (new staff at
Fredonia) can be found in green near the bottom
right of the above group picture.
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