From the Party Scene to Purpose: Hundreds of College Students Choose Jesus Over the Greek Scene

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When students graduate from high school, all too many get caught in the party scene. Between trying to fit in, maintain good grades, make friends, and be accepted, many lose their faith along the way. It wasn’t intentional, but talking to Jesus becomes less and less of a priority. Among these groups, fraternities and sororities are often at the top of the list. In recent news, however, hundreds of fraternity and sorority members are leaving the party life behind after experiencing a radical encounter in their faith. 

Greek InterVarsity, a religious organization out of Madison, Wisconsin, exists to bring together community and faith. Not only do they teach students how to lead Bible studies, but they also offer a weekly gathering for students from all chapters to worship and engage in fellowship together. 

As one of the largest evangelical college campus ministries in the country, leaders are noticing a surge in those walking away from the party life and “being radically transformed by Jesus.” Their vision is to see every Greek as a friend, one friend away from encountering and entering into a personal relationship with Jesus. 

Brian Mann, the National Director of Greek InterVarsity, believes that the Gospel is spreading like wildfire because of the closeness of the fraternity and sorority systems. This closeness can cause positive or negative consequences, but when Jesus is involved, interconnectedness is often born.

“When one student living with their friends decides that they’re going to partner actively with what God is doing in word and deed, it means that the 100 or 200 friends that they are living in proximity to are really now just one friend away from knowing Jesus,” said Mann.