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Getting to know Jesus is a great first step in your faith – and we’re here to support you!
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4 WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
We’re here to connect you with other Christians on campus, encourage and grow you in your faith, and help you to share Jesus’ message of hope with your peers on campus – Here’s how you can take the next step.
Here are
some Qs we get
asked a lot.
Yes! JCU Christian Students is affiliated with the Student Guild as an official group.
You’re very welcome to come – regardless of your experience of church (or if you have no experience of church!). JCU Christian Students is a place to make friends and discover more about Jesus.
JCU Christian Students complements – not replaces – church. We’re a community to walk alongside you in your faith during your uni years. They’re a great place to invite classmates who might not feel comfortable entering a church service to explore Christianity. AFES groups will grow your love for God, biblical understanding and missional heart in a unique and unmissable way whole you’re at uni!
AFES stands for the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students. We’re a movement of student groups from across the country, associated with IFES (the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students).
That’s okay! We understand the pressures on uni students – exams, assignments, work, and more – but making time to invest in your faith is also important. Most groups run several events a week, on different days and times – some in the day, some in the evening.
Totally valid question. There’s an increased awareness of questionable sects operating on university campuses. At AFES, we’re never okay with manipulating or coercing people. Our groups strive for transparency: we openly name our beliefs, affiliations and leaders, and clubs are usually affiliated with the Student Associations.
