Voices of IFES

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On Voices of IFES, we go straight to the source to hear about ministry projects, ideas, and perspectives. It features interviews with students and leaders from around the IFES fellowship. Among other things, you’ll hear about pioneering new campuses, using computer coding to spread the gospel, and keeping integrity in a highly secular context. You’ll learn from people from every corner of the world and discover the amazing ways our Fellowship is reaching students. Voices of IFES is produced by Roja Mathew Jacob

  1. Jul 17

    Two views from the Word & World webinar "Football, Justice, and the Gospel"

    🎧 Joyous celebration or disturbing exploitation? What do you see coming out of events like the World Cup?  In the latest Voices of IFES podcast, listen to two views from a recent webinar hosted by IFES Word & World.  🎙️ Joan Mwangi (Tanzania) shares how the World Cup has led to opportunities for ministry – with “every match being a discipleship moment”  🎙️ Queenie Serrano (USA) speaks about the joy and pain she’s seen with students around big sporting events.  LISTEN NOW!

  2. Jul 13

    A Growing Voice

    🙏 In the latest Prayerline, discover how a socially anxious student in St Lucia became a confident leader. Learn how her fellowship group is bringing joy and hope to campus and find out how you can pray for them and an exciting Caribbean conference next month

  3. Jun 25

    The Good Seed Grows

    🙏 In the latest Prayerline, discover the joys and challenges of pioneering student ministry in Kosovo. Give thanks for the fledgling “Good Seed” ministry that’s changing lives and stand with them in prayer for their opportunities and needs.

  4. Jun 10

    Sowing and Reaping

    🙏 In the latest Prayerline, find out what God can do through a “mission week”, with stirring testimonies from a sensitive country in Eurasia. Marvel at these stories of sowing and reaping and pray for gospel outreach in this region 👇

  5. Jun 9

    The Power of Follow-up

    🙏 In the latest Prayerline, discover how a campus group in Madagascar helped one student follow through on his decision to follow Christ. Learn how their faithful care and mentoring helped him grow in grace and see radical change in his life. Pray for them today

  6. May 28

    Gen Z Insights: The Spiritually Open Generation

    They’re spiritual but not religious. They’re curious and have big questions. And they’re turning online for spiritual guidance. But given that they often have a “pick and mix” approach to faith, how can we help Gen Zs discover Jesus, the one true God?    In this episode of Gen Z Insights, Peter Dray, author of the IFES report Gen Z Insights for Global Student Ministry, shares his findings on Gen Z’s spiritual openness around the world.   Afterwards, series host Annette Arulrajah, Associate General Secretary of IFES, is joined by guests from IFES student movements and beyond to share their perspectives.    Guests include:   Naomi Chandrasakaran (Sri Lanka), recent graduate and volunteer with her IFES movement  Justin Brierley (UK), writer, speaker, broadcaster, and host of the podcast: The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God - https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/  Ms. Robin Shugart (Canada), Campus Director for Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario with InterVarsity, the IFES movement in Canada  Hit play to hear what’s happening with Gen Z and faith around the world, and to explore how we can respond to the opportunities and challenges of this generation’s spiritual hunger.   Timestamps:  (00:00) - Standard intro to the Gen Z Insights podcast series  (00:20) - Host Annette Arulrajah introduces this episode   (02:30) - Peter Dray provides a brief orientation on the culturally aware generation*  (09:00) - Panel discussion with Naomi Chandrasakaran, Justin Brierley, and Robin Shugart  (29:18) - Closing remarks by Annette Arulrajah     * Please note: Peter’s introduction contains a reference to the Quiet Revival report published by Bible Society UK. This episode was recorded before that report was retracted. For more info see: https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/the-quiet-revival  Episode links:  Visit the IFES Gen Z Insights webpage to explore more resources designed to help you reimagine ministry among this generation. These include the Gen Z Insights for Global Student Ministry report, Bible study guides, and other materials from across the IFES fellowship and beyond.   About IFES  The Gen Z Insights podcast series is brought to you by IFES, the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students. We are a movement of students sharing and living out the good news of Jesus Christ locally, nationally, and globally. We connect and nurture Christian student movements in more than 180 countries and territories. Our vision is to see students thriving together as communities of disciples, transformed by the gospel, and impacting the university, the church, and society for the glory of Christ. Visit ifesworld.org to find out more.   IFES socials:  Facebook  Instagram  YouTube  WhatsApp  Disclaimer:   The opinions expressed in this podcast series are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views of IFES or its national movements.

  7. May 21

    Gen Z Insights: A Generation in Pursuit of Wellbeing

    Living better, not just living longer. That’s a defining priority for Gen Z. But in a world facing a youth mental health crisis, how can Christian communities respond?    In this episode, Peter Dray, author of the IFES report Gen Z Insights for Global Student Ministry, prefaces our discussion with a brief look at a generation in pursuit of wellbeing.     Afterwards, series host Annette Arulrajah, Associate General Secretary of IFES, is joined by a panel of guests from the IFES network of Christian student movements and beyond.   These include:   Jacob York (Australia), a recent Gen Z graduate, now a high school teacher  Roula Abi Hanna, General Secretary of the IFES movement in Lebanon  Jessie Dezutter (Belgium), Associate Professor in Psychology at KU Leuven   Join us to explore questions such as: How can we better understand student mental health? How can ministries respond with compassion and wisdom? And how can we help Gen Zers navigate the fine balance between self-care versus growth through challenge?  Timestamps:  (00:00) - Standard intro to the Gen Z Insights podcast series  (00:20) - Host Annette Arulrajah introduces this episode   (02:35) - Peter Dray provides a brief orientation on a generation in pursuit of wellbeing  (08:15) - Panel discussion with Jacob York, Roula Abi Hanna, and Jessie DeZutter   (29:50) - Closing remarks by Annette Arulrajah     *If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis, please seek immediate professional help.    Episode links:  Visit the IFES Gen Z Insights webpage to explore more resources designed to help you reimagine ministry among this generation. These include the Gen Z Insights for Global Student Ministry report, Bible study guides, and other materials from across the IFES fellowship and beyond.   Watch Professor Jessie Dezutter’s plenary talk on mental health from IFES World Assembly 2023 here: https://www.youtube.com/wtch?vJEA1WBbyNBs&t=9s  About IFES  The Gen Z Insights podcast series is brought to you by IFES, the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students. We are a movement of students sharing and living out the good news of Jesus Christ locally, nationally, and globally. We connect and nurture Christian student movements in more than 180 countries and territories. Our vision is to see students thriving together as communities of disciples, transformed by the gospel, and impacting the university, the church, and society for the glory of Christ. Visit ifesworld.org to find out more.   IFES socials:  Facebook  Instagram  YouTube  WhatsApp  Disclaimer:   The opinions expressed in this podcast series are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views of IFES or its national movements.

  8. May 14

    Gen Z Insights: The Culturally Aware Generation

    This generation of young people is more culturally connected than ever. Some Gen Zs even dress and speak similarly no matter where they’re from. And they’re on the move, with international student numbers surging. What does this mean for Christian ministry, particularly on college campuses?  This episode of Gen Z Insights starts with an orientation on the culturally aware generation from Peter Dray, author of the IFES report Gen Z Insights for Global Student Ministry.  Afterwards, series host Annette Arulrajah, Associate General Secretary of IFES, is joined by a panel of guests from the IFES network of Christian student movements and beyond.  Guests include:   Abygayle Elliot (Cayman Islands), a Gen Z undergraduate student  Jason Watson (South Africa), Director of Content for the Lausanne Movement and host of the Lausanne Movement Podcast  Steve Pei (Taiwan), Coordinator of University Ministry for Northern Taiwan with CEF, the IFES movement in Taiwan  Join us to explore how we can cross cultural boundaries with the gospel, celebrate Gen Z students’ unique identities while finding unity in Christ, and honor the culturally unfamiliar questions that today’s students are asking.  Timestamps:  (00:00) - Standard intro to the Gen Z Insights podcast series  (00:20) - Host Annette Arulrajah introduces this episode   (02:30) - Peter Dray provides a brief orientation on the culturally aware generation  (08:50) - Panel discussion with Abygayle Elliot, Jason Watson, and Steve Pei  (29:30 - Closing remarks by Annette Arulrajah  Episode links:  Visit the IFES Gen Z Insights webpage to explore more resources designed to help you reimagine ministry among this generation. These include the Gen Z Insights for Global Student Ministry report, Bible study guides, and other materials from across the IFES fellowship and beyond.   About IFES  The Gen Z Insights podcast series is brought to you by IFES, the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students. We are a movement of students sharing and living out the good news of Jesus Christ locally, nationally, and globally. We connect and nurture Christian student movements in more than 180 countries and territories. Our vision is to see students thriving together as communities of disciples, transformed by the gospel, and impacting the university, the church, and society for the glory of Christ. Visit ifesworld.org to find out more.   IFES socials:  Facebook  Instagram  YouTube  WhatsApp  Disclaimer:   The opinions expressed in this podcast series are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views of IFES or its national movements.

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On Voices of IFES, we go straight to the source to hear about ministry projects, ideas, and perspectives. It features interviews with students and leaders from around the IFES fellowship. Among other things, you’ll hear about pioneering new campuses, using computer coding to spread the gospel, and keeping integrity in a highly secular context. You’ll learn from people from every corner of the world and discover the amazing ways our Fellowship is reaching students. Voices of IFES is produced by Roja Mathew Jacob

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    IFES
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
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    100
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