{"id":47989,"date":"2025-09-18T16:45:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T15:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/?post_type=conexion&p=47989"},"modified":"2025-09-18T17:56:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T16:56:49","slug":"hows-the-family","status":"publish","type":"conexion","link":"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/en\/blog\/hows-the-family\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW\u2019S THE FAMILY?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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”How\u2019s the family?<\/strong>” <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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If you\u2019re talking about a spouse and two or three children, the answer to that question is likely to be fairly simple and focused. But what if you have twelve children? And thirty grandchildren?   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Where do you start?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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It may feel a little like that with IFES \u2013 a family of 163 affiliate member movements, with \u201cfounding\u201d great grandparents and \u201cpioneering\u201d newborns. How do you put your finger on the pulse of this global fellowship? <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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THE IFES FAMILY \u2013 THRIVING TOGETHER?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Across 180 countries and territories<\/a>, the IFES family lives for Jesus in very different situations. But one way we gauge the big picture of how the whole family is faring is through our \u201cnational movement survey\u201d.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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At the start of each year, a set of questions is sent to each movement. A designated person (usually the General Secretary or Board Chair) uses these to review the previous year. It\u2019s an opportunity for national movements to reflect on how they are \u201cbeginning, growing, or maturing\u201d in ministry areas associated with our Thriving Together priorities<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The survey also provides space to tell how God has been at work in the national movement and share prayer requests.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The IFES Ministry Strategy & Impact team then collates this data and summarises the findings in an \u201cinsights report\u201d.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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So, how\u2019s our family doing?  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Two thirds of our movements responded to the survey. And, regardless of national context \u2013 whether a pervasively nominal Christian culture, a secular, post-Christian society, a perilous, war-torn land, or an aggressively other-faith majority state \u2013 one thing was clear: the IFES family saw God at work.  <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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AWARE OF GOD\u2019S MIGHTY ARM <\/strong> <\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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A number spoke about doors being opened. In the Czech Republic, \u201cGod opened new doors\u201d with the Natural Science Faculty and, in Kosovo, God \u201copened doors that we had never thought of\u201d.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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In Europe, many movements witnessed a spiritual openness, perhaps echoing the recently reported \u201cquiet revival\u201d<\/a>:  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cThere seem to be more non-Christians at the activities!\u201d<\/em> (GBU France)  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cGrowing numbers of students are attending our Passion Weeks.\u201d<\/em> (IFES Nederland)  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cThe group in Hasselt was one of our smallest groups, but they now meet at the university weekly and the group has grown to about 25 students.\u201d <\/em>(Ichtus Belgium)  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cStudents are becoming believers.\u201d<\/em> (UCCF Great Britain)   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cGod is working through the spiritual openness in Ireland. We have seen students turn from witchcraft after encounters with Christ.\u201d<\/em> (CUI Ireland)  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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A similar openness was reported in the South Pacific (TSCF Papua New Guinea) and North America (InterVarsity\/USA and IVCF Canada). Movements in the Caribbean saw \u201cstudents come to Christ\u201d (IS\/IVCF Belize) and \u201cthousands of students give their hearts to Jesus\u201d (ISCCF St Vincent & Grenadines), and ABU Puerto Rico noted \u201cstudents converted to Christ\u201d.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Tim Adams, IFES General Secretary, sums it up well:  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cThe survey confirms what we have seen on the ground: more students are coming to Christ. It\u2019s very encouraging to see new groups and movements, especially as some of these are spontaneous initiatives. They show that God is at work and creating opportunities.\u201d <\/em> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n

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AWARE OF GOD\u2019S GOOD HAND <\/strong> <\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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IFES movements also testified to God\u2019s work of protection and nurture amid acutely difficult circumstances, such as persecution, political unrest, poverty, and war.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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In the Middle East and North Africa region, movements said:  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cThe Lord has assisted us throughout the year with his protection and encouragement, even though we live in an environment hostile to the gospel.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cGod is good and always works miracles in our country.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cDespite the exhaustion and challenges caused by the ongoing conflict, we\u2019ve witnessed students and graduates stepping up to support one another and create spaces of peace and community on campuses.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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And movements in sensitive countries in East Asia shared:  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cGod is sovereign. He protects us in all seasons\u201d\u2026 \u201cGod protects us through many unexpected events\u201d\u2026 \u201cHe sustains and guides us all the way. He gives us wisdom how to respond to the needs\u201d\u2026 \u201cGod continues clearing the hard ground to make way for a student movement.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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In short, IFES movements are grateful to God for his manifold works, which also include \u201craising up the next generation of leaders\u201d (FCS Mongolia) and \u201cstudents growing in their prayer life\u201d (FOCUS Zimbabwe).   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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But what can we say about how God is using the family to achieve such purposes?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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How\u2019s it doing in its mission and ministry?   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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ACTIVE IN WITNESS \u2013 BUT COULD BE MORE SALTY? <\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The majority of movements (61%)<\/mark><\/strong> reported that students were in the \u201cgrowing\u201d or \u201cmaturing\u201d stages of \u201ctaking the initiative to share the good news of Jesus Christ with those around them\u201d.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Almost all movements (96%)<\/mark><\/strong> said they focused on \u201cempowering students to witness to the good news of Jesus Christ\u201d \u2013 evangelism remains a priority<\/a>. A variety of methods were mentioned: Bible studies, the Mark Drama<\/a>, Mission\/Events Weeks<\/a>, creative outreach (like escape rooms<\/a>), camps, and the sharing of testimonies.    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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A movement in North Africa said that \u201cthough the students are few, they are actively growing in their relationship with God and their confidence in sharing the Word with others\u201d, while ZVE\u0160 Slovenia shared that \u201cstudents are being more public about their faith\u201d.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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But \u201cthriving in witness\u201d is not merely about evangelism. It\u2019s about \u201cengaging the university<\/a>\u201d as well.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Yet, the survey revealed that only around half (57%)<\/mark><\/strong> of the movements had \u201cempowering students to bring their Christian voice and service to the university\u201d as a focus area.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Nonetheless, some movements did note progress:  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cWe\u2019ve witnessed a transformation in students\u2019 lives \u2013 from a nominal understanding of the gospel to actively taking leadership in sharing kingdom values within their communities.\u201d<\/em> (FOCUS Sri Lanka)\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cChristian Reflection and Ethics Forums provided spaces for dialogue and allowed students and graduates to confront their faith with societal realities (justice, corruption, entrepreneurship, social responsibility).\u201d<\/em>\u202f(GBUSS Senegal)  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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One movement mentioned a \u201cgrowing awareness and desire to influence the thought life of the university through the application of Christian truth to academic study\u201d (UCCF Great Britain) and another that the \u201cstudents have been challenged to understand their studies in the light of their Christian faith and how to serve the university (not just be served by it)\u201d (GBU Portugal).  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Nevertheless, half of the IFES family reckoned that the statements \u201cChristian faith shapes the way students approach their studies\u201d and \u201cStudents can dialogue relevantly and biblically around the big issues in their context\u201d were either not evident at all or just beginning to be seen in their movements.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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For IFES Associate General Secretary Annette Arulrajah, this is an area that needs strengthening:   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cThe witness we want to see is not merely the proclamation of the gospel but the salting of the earth and the arresting of the decay around us. We need to seize the opportunities of the moment to challenge the norms and thought-processes in our universities.\u201d <\/em> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n

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COMMITTED TO THE WORD \u2013 BUT COULD BE MORE FRUITY? <\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The vast majority of movements (85%)<\/mark><\/strong> reported that students were in the \u201cgrowing\u201d or \u201cmaturing\u201d stages of \u201cmeeting regularly to study the Bible\u201d. And almost all movements said \u201cnurturing students towards resilient discipleship rooted in the Bible\u201d had been a ministry focus.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Other responses under \u201cthriving in whole-life commitment\u201d show how vital such holistic discipleship is. For example, although 44 movements could say that they saw students in the \u201cmaturing\u201d stage of \u201cmeeting regularly for Bible study\u201d, only nine could say that they were \u201cmaturing\u201d in being \u201cfirmly rooted in the Bible\u201d.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Similarly, the number of movements in the \u201cmaturing\u201d stage of \u201cshowing love and care for others\u201d and \u201cmeeting regularly to pray\u201d were lower than 44 (19 and 17 respectively) and strikingly lower for \u201creflecting godly values in every area of life\u201d (just four).  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cWe can\u2019t take for granted that study of God’s Word will result in greater love for him through our living. We need to help students encounter and embrace the call of the Lord upon their lives. The IFES Scripture Engagement ministry exists to catalyse that call for holistic discipleship. We need to keep on in this way because a generation has arrived at our doorsteps that no longer wants concepts and theories. Rather, they want to see the living God at work in their lives.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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(Annette Arulrajah, IFES Associate General Secretary)  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Thankfully, the majority of movements report that they are growing in whole-life commitment.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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In ABUB Brazil, regional gatherings explored the theme of joy in Philippians and were able to \u201cdeepen their spirituality in the gospel and face some big issues such as mental health and violence against women\u201d.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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NBCBS Nepal shared:  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cYouth migration has become a critical issue, with many young people leaving the country every day in search of employment. However, through the influence of our movement, some have made a different choice \u2013 they decided to remain in Nepal and pursue a career in government service, a field with very few Christian representatives.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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In one East Asian movement, a student refused to take a shortcut in her exam even though it meant she needed to extend her studies by another semester. And FOCUS Kenya mention their Hesabika<\/em> initiative that\u2019s \u201cchallenging graduates to transform society wherever they are\u201d.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cStudents are realising that Jesus is concerned with their entire lives, helping them grow as disciples, and not just in a specific role\u201d <\/em>(ISCCF Saint Vincent & Grenadines).\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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WIDELY CONNECTED \u2013 BUT HUNGRY FOR COLLABORATION <\/strong> <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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It was heartening to see that around two-thirds of movements considered themselves in the \u201cgrowing\u201d or \u201cmaturing\u201d stages of being \u201cengaged with other like-minded organisations\u201d. And almost three-quarters said that \u201cstrengthening existing partnerships with churches and like-minded organisations\u201d was a focus area.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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MUC El Salvador\u202fhas promoted collaboration with two other organisations that work with students and young people in the country: \u201cThere\u2019s been a greater focus on working with pre-university schools, and this has allowed us access to university campuses where we didn’t have a presence before.\u201d\u202fAnd SCF Mauritius say that the difficulties involved with pioneering new student groups on campuses has led them to partner with churches to offer Bible study training.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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A desire for stronger collaboration across the IFES family was evident, not only for \u201cthriving on new ground\u201d, but also for \u201cthriving into the future\u201d:  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cIt would be helpful to have opportunities to learn from other movements facing similar challenges \u2013 building relationships with their staff and gaining insights into their methods, experiences, and approaches to ministry and organisational life.\u201d<\/em> (FOCUS Sri Lanka)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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ZAFES Zambia noted that their movement could further flourish by \u201cundertaking various global resource programs to better understand their work and key tools, and by sending staff to learn from other movements in the region.\u201d\u202f  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Reflecting on needs expressed across the IFES family, Tim Adams (IFES General Secretary) affirms:    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cWe must ensure that the support offered by our global ministries strongly aligns with what national movements are seeking \u2013 particularly the desire for support in the areas of <\/em>digital ministry<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>graduate ministry<\/em><\/a>, and <\/em>high schools work<\/em><\/a>.” <\/em> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n

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A PROMISING HEALTH CHECK  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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This year\u2019s pulse has been taken. And it shows promising signs of good health. The responses in the national movement survey portray a family that\u2019s thriving together \u2013 dependent on God, active in sharing the gospel, committed to Scripture, and connected in Christ.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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That\u2019s not to say that fitness can\u2019t be improved. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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More salt in our witness, more fruit in our whole-life discipleship, and deeper collaboration in our fellowship \u2013 all of these will be welcome. We\u2019re still learning and maturing.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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In many ways, our pulse echoes that of our early church family\u2019s. In places, it was shining with love, faith, and hope (Colossians 1), while in others it was dulled by social inaction (James). In some areas, it was struggling to apply the gospel to its religious heritage (Galatians); elsewhere, it needed to relate citizenship, work, and domestic life to its calling (1 Peter).  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Nevertheless, it was possible to say that the church was growing (Acts 21:17-19). Sure, there were issues that needed addressing, but Christ\u2019s presence was evident (Revelation 1-3). And with his divine power at work in them, they were urged to make every effort to grow in godliness (2 Peter 1:3-8). <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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How\u2019s the family?  <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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With Christ as its head, this family has every hope of being and doing well. <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Another way you can see the big picture of what God is doing through IFES is by reading this year\u2019s Impact Report! <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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And, on 16 October, <\/strong>pray for the local needs of our global family by using requests sent in from campuses across the fellowship \u2013 be part of Immeasurably More<\/em>, World Student Day 2025! <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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