As we teach through the book of Ephesians this school year, most every Sunday morning comes with the reminder that Paul wrote it to a plural “you”—a corporate gathering of believers. It remains consistent that Purdue students long for the abundant life Jesus offers, whether they’re familiar with Him or faith is brand new. But perhaps more than ever, and in light of the distilled isolation of the pandemic, students also long to share that abundance with others. Here at Campus House, members of the Purdue community are becoming members of a household where they’re equipped in their discipleship and commissioned to display God’s love to the world.

Each school year, we choose a theme to focus our vision for ministry. “Time to Build Together” draws on Paul’s language in Ephesians 2:22: “In Christ Jesus, you are being built together into a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.” This theme also reflects our heart and aim: for Campus House to become a multi-generational, multi-ethnic, and multiplying church community in the heart of Purdue’s campus. God has graciously and strategically brought an amazing mix of people to our community with diverse ethnicities, cultures, ages, and spiritual gifts to participate in what Jesus is building at Campus House. At a time when it’s remarkably easy to choose autonomy and self-sufficiency, we’re responding to—and extending—God’s invitation to be an interconnected household on mission.

As you read these stories from this particular “house,” know that we give thanks for the grace of your prayerful and financial partnership. And we also wonder: What excites you about this vision? How might the Spirit invite you to join in what He’s building?

TALLY, Sophomore & Align Planning Team Member

“At Align, I have seen God move in my life and others’ lives through the way we tell redemptive stories. It has been super cool to hear the ways that the Lord has moved in people’s lives and to get to experience trusting Him more because of knowing Him in our lives better.”

“I love this season of ‘building together’ because there are so many opportunities for students and families to experience the vibrant life of the Church as it was intended. We weren’t called to consume but to participate in the work that God is doing to build His Kingdom here. ‘Building together’ gives us all an opportunity to be aware of the ways God is calling us to love and serve in our contexts, regardless of our season of life or age.”

BRYAN ZINN,
Associate Pastor of Teaching & Equipping

Bridging the Greater
Lafayette Community
Through Coffee

Greyhouse Coffee welcomed hundreds
of Purdue community members daily and will soon open a third location downtown called The Lobby. As we apply Campus House’s vision to become more integrated generationally and ethnically—and more participatory
in our neighborhoods—we hope and pray this restaurant serves as a bridge
to the Greater Lafayette community.

“Dallas Willard said, ‘Discipleship is the process of becoming who Jesus would be if he were you.’ One of the greatest opportunities that we have at Greyhouse is to help our staff and baristas work this out in their daily lives. What does Christlikeness look like as an employee, a coworker, a student worker with financial and academic pressures, and a member
of the Purdue and wider Lafayette communities? The encouragement and challenge to walk in this way bring not only flourishing for the staff and baristas, but also the wider community as healing, love, and life break in.”

SHANE GOOD,
Greyhouse Chaplain