Carolyn Carney

Carolyn Carney

Carolyn Carney has served students and staff in InterVarsity and with Link (South Africa) for over 40 years. Retiring as the National Director of Spiritual Formation (Jan 2026), she will continue to lead retreats and offer spiritual direction, especially, in The Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius. She will continue to help InterVarsity as a movement wrestle with Who We Are Becoming as we live and minister in our world. She is the author of The Power of Group Prayer: How Intercession Transforms Us and the World (IVP, 2022). In her free time she loves practicing her photography skills, finding the best dark roast coffee, reading, and couch-time with her husband David, and their dogs, Keeley and Lexie.

Content created by this author:
Prayer Guide

Prepare the Way: 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting for Urbana 25

Join us in 40 days of prayer and fasting for Urbana 25 as we seek God’s presence, prepare for his mission, and intercede for a generation to say “yes” to his global call.
Staff Only
Discipleship Guide

Help for your Quiet Time

A Resource introducing you to Immanuel Journaling
Discipleship Guide

Retreat: Re-Entry for 2021

A retreat guide designed specifically for returning to the world in 2021. This may be done over 1 or 2 days.
Discipleship Guide

Retreat: Jesus Meets Discouraged Disciples

Retreat Guide by Carolyn Carney and Joe Moore focused on Luke 24:13-35. Can be done in 3 or more hours.
Staff Only
Discipleship Article

Listening Prayer as Hearing the Word

This article illustrates the process of listening prayer based upon a real life experience and a deeper encounter with Scripture. It also includes a link to a longer "White Paper" written by the Discipleship Steering Committee and the Spiritual Formation and Prayer Team.