Empowering Leadership Through Legacy: How a Legacy Fund Accelerated Ministry at North Carolina State

When InterVarsity’s Black Campus Ministries chapter was planted at North Carolina State, it had one goal: to create a Christ-centered community where Black students could grow in faith and leadership. Like many ministries, it faced challenges—especially during the pandemic. But today, the chapter is thriving, and its impact is undeniable.

One of its key student leaders, deeply transformed by his time in the ministry, felt called to serve full-time with InterVarsity. He had the passion and the vision, but there was a roadblock: his home church did not financially support parachurch ministries, making it difficult to raise the necessary ministry budget. Without funding, stepping into full-time ministry seemed impossible.

That’s where the InterVarsity Legacy Fund made all the difference. Because of the generosity of past donors, a sustainable income stream existed to support key staff and ministries at North Carolina State. This fund laid the financial foundation needed to bring this leader on staff—ensuring that the chapter continues to grow and impact students for years to come.

—John Hanna | Carolinas Region, UFM Regional Ministry Director