In 2025, we focused on each of Campus Outreach’s eight networks, culminating in this month’s highlight of the East Coast Network. Spanning from Central Florida to Washington, DC, this network encompasses 38 campuses with distinct cultures and is divided into eight regions. We wouldn’t do the area justice with a sweeping overview. Let’s zoom in on Campus Outreach Atlanta and what God is doing at the University of Georgia (UGA) and the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech).
Campus Outreach staff have been present at the University of Georgia for three years, but numerous other ministries have been on campus for decades. During this time, the leaders of eight to ten of these ministries have met together bi-weekly and prayed that God would use them collectively to reach the campus for His Kingdom. With more than 12,000 fraternity and sorority students on campus, there is enough to go around! Campus Outreach (CO) staff have intentionally focused their efforts on four fraternity houses, and God has opened doors where little was happening before.
“The Lord has been preparing this for us before we got here.”
— Jeremy Moore, Regional Director – Campus Outreach Atlanta
Throughout all three years, the Campus Outreach staff has hosted dinners and leadership seminars for new fraternity pledge classes. These seminars have become a routine part of each pledge class’s schedule, giving staff exposure to 110-120 new students annually. They provide staff with natural opportunities to connect, build trust, and understand what’s happening in students’ hearts.
This fall, just before students returned to campus, one of the fraternity presidents reached out to Kyler Allen, the Campus Outreach Director at UGA. Several fraternity leaders he had influenced over the past few years decided to launch a freshman Bible study for their new members, and they wanted Campus Outreach staff to lead. Within a week, the commitment jumped from four chapters to nine! One fraternity offered to host in their newly renovated party shack—a decision that turned out to be a blessing, as 130 men attended the first night. Each subsequent week, 40 to 80 men attended.
An additional joy was seeing 25 student leaders attend the study and step up to lead break-out groups. The experience equipped them for leadership and provided a broader vision for how God is at work on campus. Since the four-week series ended, these same leaders sat down over dinner and made plans to follow up with the freshmen who had attended. They will start a study of the misconceptions about Christianity in the following weeks.
Meanwhile, at Georgia Tech…
Located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia Tech has a unique culture. One conversation with Campus Outreach staff member Austin Shadoan reveals a notable similarity with UGA: the Lord has been preparing the way before he arrived.
To meet students, Campus Outreach staff plan events during Georgia Tech’s Week of Welcome and often attend those hosted by the university. This fall, Austin went to the campus “Mega Mixer.” He brought along some sports equipment, hoping to meet students by playing volleyball.
While hitting the ball around, Austin met Melvin. As they played, Austin had the opportunity to ask about Melvin’s spiritual background. Melvin shared that a high school friend had once encouraged him to read the Bible. He respected her and had tried, but said he didn’t understand what it meant — though he wished he could. Austin smiled and said, “That’s why I’m here! I help people understand the Bible, and I’d love to help you.” They set a time to get together.
“What we do is not rocket science. We meet people and share our faith.” — Jeremy Moore
Two days later, on the same field, Austin saw a group of students playing Frisbee and decided to join them. There, he met Johnston, another freshman, who shared that he had wanted to attend seminary but chose Georgia Tech instead. He said he hoped to grow in his faith and learn more about evangelism.
Austin smiled and told him, “That’s what I do! I help people learn about evangelism.” He told Jonstan about Melvin’s desire to read the Bible and invited him to join their group.
Soon, with the addition of Thomson, a student Austin was already discipling, they began meeting regularly to read the Gospel of John together.
From the beginning, God’s work was evident. After one of their first meetings, Melvin exclaimed, “I wish I could read more!”
When they reached John 3 and read about Nicodemus, Austin asked Melvin if he could confidently say he had been born again. Melvin admitted, “No. I don’t feel like I can do what’s required.”
Austin opened Scripture and showed him that his fear was valid in one sense — no one can do it without Jesus — but that Jesus had made the way possible. Melvin’s eyes lit up as he said, “That removes my fear! Do you mind if I pray right now?” Then, right there, he prayed, “Jesus, I declare You as Lord!”
Melvin recently attended the Fall Retreat with others involved with Campus Outreach at Georgia Tech. At the end, Austin was encouraged by what Melvin shared, “I was hesitant to go because I felt like an imposter; I have been a Christian for such a short time! But everyone welcomed me! And I’m so glad you [Austin] shared the lyrics to the songs with me. Singing together was really nice. I am so glad I went!”
Would you pray with us?
Please join us in prayer and support the ministries at UGA and Georgia Tech. We’re praying that these men will be future laborers on their campuses and out in the lost world. Please pray that the young men at UGA would submit to the lordship of Christ and seek Him above all else. Also, pray that Melvin will grow in understanding and find a home in the Christian community.
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