Resolve: Northern Arizona University, two students closer to God

Northern Arizona U. InterVarsity staff Theo walks a student through Resolve.

I haven't mentioned Resolve in a while, but it planted a seed (and probably many more) that's bloomed months later. Here's two students' story, as told by staff coach Doug Schaupp:


Melody, a freshman at N. Arizona U., was initially ambivalent about learning to have conversations at our RESOLVE campaign. Theo coaxed her to try for 20 minutes. Doing it together, Melody loved it. She was surprised how smooth and comfortable the conversations flowed. Over the next few days, she not only led all kinds of students through the interactive conversation, but she even passed on the training she received to others who were ready to learn. Melody, a freshman, was experiencing the heart of our ministry, 2 Tim 2:2…"Teach the gospel to trustworthy people who are able to pass the gospel on to others.” (NLT)

Melody saw her friend Tea walking by, and invited her to talk through RESOLVE. Tea was moved by the story of the leper. She was having a “God-moment.” She opened up, “I would like to explore different religions.” Melody invited her to lunch, and asked her about her experiences of church. Tea confided, “No one has ever asked me about myself before.” She was having a second God-moment with Melody. The third “God- moment” came during worship. At our InterVarsity Large Group meeting, she felt God stirring her heart. Melody later sat with her and another friend, and explained what it means to follow Jesus. The pieces came together for Tea. She gave her life to Jesus. Melody had never been a part of someone in this life-changing moment. God has wooed Tea, and his love has won her over. God’s Spirit also touched Melody in a deeper way…she has been transformed through this experience of God working through her. They threw a party for Tea’s non-believer friends, for them to celebrate her new life in Jesus. These friends are intrigued, unknowingly also being wooed by their Heavenly Father. Please pray for them as Tea learns to tell her story of life with God. 

(The Large Group meeting at NAU was recently reviewed by a nationally-followed college ministry blog…see this link for an intriguing outsider's perspective on our ministry.)