Tom Lin

A few weeks ago, Kansas University won the NCAA basketball championship, giving my Central Region a tremendous source of celebration. Go Jayhawks! It certainly has also been March (and April) Madness in InterVarsity’s ministry here, as we’ve seen God do some utterly amazing things on our campuses. One verse I’ve been reflecting on is Habakkuk 1:5: “Look at the nations and watch – and BE UTTERLY AMAZED. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told…” Continue Reading »

Please partner with InterVarsity’s ministry in the Central U.S. by praying for these 5 significant areas:

1. Catalyst Leadership Conference (May 19-23). Please pray for this annual week-long conference focused on equipping student leaders across the Central U.S.. Pray for students to develop a strategic vision for being change agents on their campuses and in their campus fellowships.  Also pray for student registration this month, as students are struggling with date conflicts and paying the conference fees. Continue Reading »

BIG NEWS: Nancy shared the Easter story with Abby, and Abby responded by praying that Jesus would come into her heart.  We’re not sure exactly how she’s understanding the gospel, but needless to say, we’re encouraged!  After praying, she then became an evangelist, saying “Now let’s pray that Olivia will become part of God’s family!”

In other family news, we just returned from a wonderful 11-day trip to the Bay Area (work & play).  Check out our photos.  Finally, Olivia’s physical development continues to entertain us, as she recently discovered how to walk backwards, as you can see on Youtube!

Last month, one recurring theme was InterVarsity’s evangelistic calling on university campuses. After spending several days with Regional Directors across the country and then several days with our Regional New Staff Training cohort, I was struck by the evangelistic opportunities and challenges in our postmodern, post-Christian cultural context. We also recognized the need to better understand this student generation. Check out the 4-minute video clip (my previous post below) made by Kansas State students entitled “A Vision for Students“. Continue Reading »

I’ve been so appreciative in recent weeks of the partnership that I enjoy in ministry, while there are many Christian leaders in today’s world who don’t have access to it. Last week, I had the privilege of speaking at the annual Missions Conference of my friend Doug McIntosh’s church, Cornerstone Bible Church in Lilburn, GA. Continue Reading »

Happy New Year! First, I want to express my gratitude to many friends and ministry partners who gave generously in December toward our ministry. Nancy and I were overwhelmed at God’s provision and answer to our prayers… Continue Reading »

We celebrated Olivia’s 1st bday in Chicago with a traditional Korean party, complete with a Korean dress for Olivia and special Korean rice cake desserts! Check out photos on our Flickr site.  One of the highlights was Continue Reading »