Christianity is a way of seeing all of life. The redemption that Jesus speaks of is not merely a redemption of individual souls. He speaks of the redemption of everything. Mondays through Saturdays are just as much a part of the Christian life as Sundays. We want to see all of life through the lens of Scripture and to honor Christ in everything. We seek to better understand our education, our relationships, our talents, and our futures by learning how the whole of God's truth relates to every area of life.
Mere spiritual survival on campus (and beyond) should not be the goal of the Christian. Men and women who believe the good news should be growing -- but how? God provides the growing, but He works through means. RUF aims to help students understand and use the means of grace which God has provided for Christian growth. These include studying the Bible, developing a prayer life, understanding worship, and participating in the sacraments. Through these means (as well as others) we grow more deeply in the gospel.
According to the Bible, the Christian is a brother or sister to every other Christian, as well as a neighbor to every human being everywhere. These realities must find expression in real, tangible acts of love and service to the people we encounter.
If we believe that we have news that is good, we don't horde it. We share it with others, near and far. Jesus called His followers to spread the gospel throughout the world and to make disciples of all nations. Our desire is to grow in our ability to thoughtfully and respectfully communicate the love and truth of Christ. This involves more than our words, but certainly not less.