Campus Ministry Volunteers
Level up your ministry through The Playbook
Making an impact on campus should be simple.
The Playbook is the best way to get started.
Whether you're seeking a refresher on essential skills or wondering how to get involved on campus, we've got you covered.
This training is designed to equip you to be a volunteer to the campus and thrive as a campus ministry volunteer as you:
- Have a self-guided training for ministry skills related to your volunteer level
- Grow in understanding what it means to be a campus ministry volunteer
- Develop a theological foundation for the core activities of campus ministry
- Understand the core skills of a campus ministry volunteer
- Practice these core skills with students and faculty on campus
- Develop and implement plans to continue growing as a volunteer
Courses For Your Commitment Level
Introduction to InterVarsity
InterVarsity is a vibrant campus ministry that establishes and advances witnessing communities of students and faculty. And we believe that anyone can participate in it.
Sharing the Gospel
What would you say to someone who’s wondering what Jesus and Christianity are all about? How might you share the gospel and invite them to respond? The Big Story will equip you to share the gospel of Jesus Christ!
Inviting Well
Connect with even more students and faculty as you make compelling, welcoming invitations!
Growing My Networks
See your ministry thrive using network maps!
Ministering Across Cultures
Campuses are growing increasingly diverse. Are you prepared to minister across cultures? Learn how to identify cultural differences and provide a framework for navigating them well.
Growing Authentic Community
Safe and encouraging, challenging and supporting us as we all grow together in Christ—authentic community is a beautiful thing. Discover how you can help form this kind of community on your campus!
Cultivate Spiritual Rhythms
We long for spaces that help us grow closer to each other and to the God who created us. We can cultivate these by incorporating spiritual practices such as prayer, worship, Scripture reading, Sabbath, testimony sharing, and fasting.
Developing Leaders
Leadership transforms us by deepening our faith and understanding in God. It makes us rely on the Holy Spirit differently. And it’s an incredible gift to extend that invitation of leadership to others!
Knowing Where Someone is Spiritually
Learn how to identify where someone is spiritually to help them take the next step in their faith journey.
Sharing the Gospel
What would you say to someone who’s wondering what Jesus and Christianity are all about? How might you share the gospel and invite them to respond? The Big Story will equip you to share the gospel of Jesus Christ!
Inviting Well
Connect with even more students and faculty as you make compelling, welcoming invitations!
Growing My Networks
See your ministry thrive using network maps!
Stepping into Small Group Leadership
Saying yes to leading a small group is a risk. But it’s also an adventure, and this course will help you take the first step! As you lead, you’ll discover life-giving community and a growing love for Scripture.
Coaching Others
Using coaching conversations to guide others through transformative learning experiences.
Raise Up Leaders
Learn how to build a healthy culture of leadership in your chapter by developing students into leaders and supporting them through any challenges they may face along the way.
Growing Authentic Community
Safe and encouraging, challenging and supporting us as we all grow together in Christ—authentic community is a beautiful thing. Discover how you can help form this kind of community on your campus!
Cultivate Spiritual Rhythms
We long for spaces that help us grow closer to each other and to the God who created us. We can cultivate these by incorporating spiritual practices such as prayer, worship, Scripture reading, Sabbath, testimony sharing, and fasting.
Developing Leaders
Leadership transforms us by deepening our faith and understanding in God. It makes us rely on the Holy Spirit differently. And it’s an incredible gift to extend that invitation of leadership to others!
Knowing Where Someone is Spiritually
Learn how to identify where someone is spiritually to help them take the next step in their faith journey.
Sharing the Gospel
What would you say to someone who’s wondering what Jesus and Christianity are all about? How might you share the gospel and invite them to respond? The Big Story will equip you to share the gospel of Jesus Christ!
Inviting Well
Connect with even more students and faculty as you make compelling, welcoming invitations!
Growing My Networks
See your ministry thrive using network maps!
Launching Your Small Group
You’re ready to launch your small group! You still may be nervous (that’s normal). You still might not have the whole game plan (that’s what this course is for). But you know it’s time, and by the end of this course, you’ll be equipped and ready!
Stepping into Small Group Leadership
Saying yes to leading a small group is a risk. But it’s also an adventure, and this course will help you take the first step! As you lead, you’ll discover life-giving community and a growing love for Scripture.
Developing Leaders
Leadership transforms us by deepening our faith and understanding in God. It makes us rely on the Holy Spirit differently. And it’s an incredible gift to extend that invitation of leadership to others!
Cultivating Intimacy with God Together
Individual time spent with God is essential. But God also designed us to grow closer to him through community! This course will help equip you to lead others together into beautifully intimate moments with God.
Facilitating Great Discussions
A crucial part of being a small group leader is leading discussions—on everything from Scripture to where to go eat as a group. This course will equip you to lead discussions where people learn to listen and go deep together.
Building Your Own Bible Study
You can create a Bible study that will help your friends meet God. Learn how to craft an inductive Bible study that will change lives.
Knowing Where Someone is Spiritually
Learn how to identify where someone is spiritually to help them take the next step in their faith journey.
Sharing the Gospel
What would you say to someone who’s wondering what Jesus and Christianity are all about? How might you share the gospel and invite them to respond? The Big Story will equip you to share the gospel of Jesus Christ!
Inviting Well
Connect with even more students and faculty as you make compelling, welcoming invitations!
Growing My Networks
See your ministry thrive using network maps!
Launching Your Small Group
You’re ready to launch your small group! You still may be nervous (that’s normal). You still might not have the whole game plan (that’s what this course is for). But you know it’s time, and by the end of this course, you’ll be equipped and ready!
Stepping into Small Group Leadership
Saying yes to leading a small group is a risk. But it’s also an adventure, and this course will help you take the first step! As you lead, you’ll discover life-giving community and a growing love for Scripture.
What Volunteers Are Saying
Elsy B.
Seeing different worship types helped me see different things I can incorporate in small groups.
Course: Cultivating Intimacy with God Together
Malcolm F.
It was very in-depth, funny, insightful, and well put. As someone part of Gen Z I think this depicts the majority of our feelings well. Course: Launching Your Small Group
Expert ministry training for your level of involvement
1 – Assisting2 – Supporting3 – Leading
Explore Campus Ministry
Time commitment: Occasional.
Activities: Speaking, one-off chapter Event Support, Retreat and conferencing Support, Community Advocate, hosting student leaders during the year, bringing and making food, Transporting Students/Faculty to InterVarsity events, intercessory prayer ministry teams
Featured course above: Introduction to InterVarsity
Grow as a Leader
Time commitment: Intermittent/frequent.
Activities: regular Chapter Event Support, Discipleship of 1-2 students, leading 1 small group, helping plan events, members of in person PIT teams.
Featured course above: Sharpening Your Small Group Leadership Skills
Develop and Execute Vision
Time commitment: Ongoing.
Activities: significant leadership to a chapter, leading chapter plants (even if it is only one small group), the only staff on campus, discipling 2+ students, run events, developing student leaders, and leading content.
Featured course above: Cultivating Intimacy with God Together