Christian Challenge

What is Christian Challenge?

Christian Challenge is a student organization that seeks to know and follow Jesus and encourages our community in doing the same. We encourage students of all faiths and backgrounds to join our community, make friends, ask questions, and consider who Jesus is and what He means to them.

Who leads Christian Challenge?

Committed staff and ESU student leaders! Staff provide high-level leadership and vision-casting as well as mentorship for students. Student leaders lead worship, weekly Bible studies, and various community-centered events throughout the year.

What does Christian Challenge do?

Christian Challenge focuses on sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ, discipling students to grow in maturity, and mobilizing students toward taking an active role in the mission God has for their lives. Challenge has weekly large group meetings throughout the school year, several weekly small group Bible studies, various community-building events throughout the year, annual conferences, and mission trips.

New to ESU? Schedule to meet with an upperclassmen here!

 FAQs

  • You do not have to be a Christian to attend Challenge! We love to welcome people of all different backgrounds and beliefs who want to be a part of our community.

  • We believe college students are at a crucial time of their lives in deciding what they believe, what they will do, and who they will be. As students make these pivotal life decisions, we are a support and guide in following Jesus faithfully – now and years into the future. We make it our mission to clearly communicate and demonstrate to students that a life knowing and following Jesus is the best life to live.

  • We are blessed to be able to partner with and use a meeting space at a local Southern Baptist Church but Christian Challenge is intended for students of all denominations, faiths, and backgrounds.

  • There are several ways you can stay involved with Challenge after you graduate. Fill out the contact form on our alumni page and let us know how you would like to be involved! You can reach out to a staff member to get email updates about Challenge ministry. You can join our financial and/or prayer support teams. And if you are local, you can ask a staff member about ways you can help serve in Challenge by mentoring students, helping with events, and more! Visit our contact page and reach out to us if you want to get more involved.

  • Christian Challenge and its staff rely on the generous giving of family, friends, church members, and alumni for their salaries and resources. If you have questions, we would love to visit with you about becoming a financial supporter or you can make a donation here.