Leaving home and heading to college is exciting, scary, and even mysterious.  You didn't pack up everything you own, cram it into your car, and say goodbye to your family and home town because you wanted to play it safe.  You've heard the statistics - dropout rates as high as 47%, average student loan debt over $44,000, 50% of students will change their major at least once - we won't even get into potluck roommates or community bathrooms!

A statistic that has startled us is how 70-80% of college students walk away from their faith and church by the time they graduate.  By learning the "why" behind Jesus' ministry it's our mission to partner with campuses and lower that percentage!  We do this through small group studies and one-on-one mentorship.  

We are here because we see the value and importance of investing in college students. We are dedicated to influencing their present time in college so they will then be influential in their futures - all under the banner of Christ and advancing the Gospel.

It's our mission to partner with campuses to invest in student disciple makers through small groups and one-on-one mentorship.

 

It is our intent that the alumni of Christian Challenge ACT:

  • Adore Christ (Desire and prioritize Jesus above all else)

  • Cultivate Character (Grow more like Jesus in character and lifestyle)

  • Take Action (Be equipped servant leaders in their church and world)

Terry and Lorie Baldwin

Terry is the director of Christian Challenge Salina. Terry and Lorie met in Salina where they both attended college, Terry at Salina Tech and Lorie at Brown Mackie.  It wasn't until their own daughters left for college that they began to see the impact of college ministry and desired to see it in the Salina schools.  Today, Lorie is a nurse and Terry is full-time staff with Challenge.  They enjoy hiking, cycling, as well as sharing their home with anyone from grand-babies to college students!

luke and faith ericson

Luke and Faith are Staff Members at Christian Challenge Salina. Luke is a graduate of the Professional Pilot Program at K-State Salina and is a certified professional fight instructor. He also works at Geoprobe as a Buyer/Planner. Faith is completing her Medical Residency at Smoky Hill Family Healthcare in Salina. She is also an active member of the Salina chapter of the Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA). Luke and Faith each lead LIFE Groups and help plan and present at our weekly meetings. They also meet individually with students from all campuses in our area. Their son Oliver delights everyone he meets with his pro-cute smile and laughter! He reminds us all of what it must mean to have “childlike faith”!

JOSIAH ReillY

Josiah is a Staff Member at Christian Challenge. He plans and presents messages at our weekly meetings and serves students as mentor and discipleship leader. He is a graduate of the MET department at K-State Salina and is an Engineer at Kubota Great Plains Mfg.

Moriah

Moriah is a volunteer staff member at Christian Challenge Salina where she coordinates women’s outreach activities and leads our Event Planning Team. She is also involved in planning our weekly meetings. She serves her church as Young Adults Leader at Heartland Worship Center in Salina. She is a self-employed Professional Pilot Instructor.

Nathan

Nathan is a student intern at Christian Challenge Salina where he serves as the Worship Team Leader. He’s involved in planning our weekly meetings and coordinates worship activities for the team. He is a student at Kansas State Salina in the Aviation Maintenance Management program and works at K-State in the Flight maintenance hanger.

Ethan

Ethan is a student intern at Christian Challenge Salina. He is a Student at Kansas State Salina in the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program and currently serves as the Christian Challenge Club President on campus. Ethan also serves in the worship team at Christian Challenge. He helps plan our weekly meetings and attends a monthly club presidents round table meeting at K-State. Ethan is employed at Kubota Great Plains Mfg. on the engineering team.

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Christian Challenge in Salina is only possible through financial support by people like YOU!  If you would like to support our ministry here in Salina, be sure to contact us- we'd love to talk to you!