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Bethany Givens Blankespoor

Bethany Givens Blankespoor serves as a spiritual formation specialist for the Mid-Atlantic Region of InterVarsity. She lives in Washington, DC with her husband, 3 year old daughter and two cats. In her 15 years with InterVarsity she has worked with students on campuses in Washington, DC and with InterVarsity’s Study Abroad Ministry. She completed her MDiv from Fuller Seminary and is passionate about helping people live out stories filled with hope, faith and love.

 

Brenda Wong

Brenda Wong serves with InterVarsity in Spiritual Formation and Prayer in Hawaii, the Pacific Region and beyond. She has a passion for justice, multi-ethnicity and to see leaders and their communities healed, restored and empowered. Brenda has ministered for over four decades to IV students and staff in San Francisco and Hawaii, including 17 years as an Area Director in Hawai`i. She has degrees in Recreation, Christian Studies, Counseling and a certificate in Spiritual Direction.

Being Mixed Reflections

In thinking about mixed ethnic identity, what does it mean to be a “mixed blessing?” Use these two reflections (alone or in groups) to ask this question and sit at the feet of our Brown, multiethnic, Middle Eastern/North African savior, listening to what he has to say about how we have been made for good.

Mixed Blessing Podcast

With her mixed multiethnic and multicultural background, Chandra Crane has keenly felt the otherness of never quite fitting in. Join her as she interviews guests, has lively and honest discussions and helps us to find out how a mixed identity can be a blessing.

Mixed and White Reflections

Some of us are multiethnic with a “white and—” ethnic story. What does it mean to have this complicated family history? What does it mean to reject the harms of whiteness without losing a part of ourselves? Use these reflections to ask these questions and explore the “Mixed and white” experience.

Inviting Well (Ministry Playbook)

Connect with even more students and faculty as you make winsome, welcoming invitations!

Sharing the Gospel (Ministry Playbook)

What would you say to someone who’s wondering what Jesus and Christianity are all about? How might you share the gospel and invite them to respond? The Big Story will equip you to share the gospel of Jesus Christ!

Following Up (Ministry Playbook)

Good follow-up can turn a ‘moment’ into a ‘movement of God’ in someone's life.

Group Icebreakers

A list of icebreaker ideas and activities to help groups get to know one another and grow in communication and hospitality. Curated by InterVarsity staff.

Theology & Podcast Season 1 Discussion Guide

Theology & Podcast Season 1 Discussion Guide