In March, as universities shut and most students dispersed back to their homes, the Christian Unions (CUs) were suddenly faced with questions that they never thought they would need to ask. How would God’s mission continue?
Could they operate online? What would the future of evangelism among students look like? Over the last two months, these questions have been answered. As the CUs have begun using online platforms to share the gospel – running quizzes, hosting apologetics talks and sharing testimonies – they have seen encouraging fruit. New people have connected with the CU, others are continuing to ask questions and, wonderfully, some have come into new life.
The University of the West of England CU’s online talent show, for example, drew 1,200 views. CU member Caleb was overjoyed when his unbelieving friend tuned in, despite never attending a physical CU event. This friend then told him how interested he had been to hear about lasting hope in Jesus.
