Voices of IFES

🙏 In the latest Prayerline, discover how a ministry wasteland is becoming fertile ground in eastern El Salvador. Meet Mayerlis and Sindy and hear how God has been using them to revive campus ministry. Pray for them today 👇

Les membres de la génération Z sont les premiers à grandir avec un accès facile et rapide à internet, et ce, dans un grand nombre de pays. Leur immersion dans le monde numérique n’a pas seulement changé les informations qu’ils consomment et la manière dont ils y accèdent : elle a façonné ce qu’ils considèrent être important. Comment les ministères chrétiens devraient-ils réagir ?   Dans ce premier épisode de « Réflexions sur la génération Z », Emmanuel Bagumako commence par présenter brièvement la génération Z et son immersion dans le monde numérique. Pour ce faire, il s’appuie sur les conclusions du rapport de l’IFES intitulé « Réflexions sur la Gen Z pour le ministère étudiant mondial ».  Ensuite, Emmanuel, secrétaire régional désigné pour l’Afrique francophone, accueille un panel d’invités issus du réseau de mouvements étudiants chrétiens de l’IFES et d’ailleurs. Ils discutent ensemble du visage de l’immersion numérique chez les étudiants universitaires selon leur contexte, mais aussi de la manière de servir au mieux cette génération.   Le panel comprend :   Phil Baruch Fokam (Cameroun), doctorant  Andréa Razanatsara (Madagascar), professeur de technologie éducative, bénévole dans son mouvement de l’IFES et ancienne catalyseure de l’Initiative Logos et Cosmos de l’IFES (ILC).   Roland Cubahiro (Burundi), doctorant qui étudie actuellement en Corée, ancien employé du mouvement de l’IFES au Burundi et de l’ILC.   Vous entendrez leurs idées sur les façons dont nous pouvons répondre aux défis et aux opportunités liés au ministère dans cette génération du numérique.  Horodatage :  (00:00) - Intro standard à la série de podcasts « Réflexions sur la génération Z ».  (00:22) - Emmanuel Bagumako présente la série et l’épisode, puis donne quelques repères sur la génération Z, la théorie générationnelle et la génération immergée dans le numérique.  (08:00) - Discussion avec Phil Baruch Fokam, Andréa Razanatsara et Roland Cubahiro.   (34:10) - Conclusion d’Emmanuel Bagumako.    Liens en rapport avec l’épisode :  Pour vous aider à repenser le ministère auprès de cette génération, découvrez les autres ressources disponibles sur la page internet « Réflexions sur la génération Z ». Vous y trouverez notamment le rapport « Réflexions sur la Gen Z pour le ministère étudiant mondial », des guides d’études bibliques et d’autres ressources en provenance de l’union et d’ailleurs.   L’ouvrage mentionné par Andréa est #TechnoAddict ? Comment vivre intelligemment avec un smartphone, de Craig Groeschel (Ourania, 2017).    À propos de l’IFES  La série de podcasts « Réflexions sur la génération Z » est conçue par l’IFES (International Fellowship of Evangelical Students). L’IFES est un mouvement d’étudiants qui partagent et vivent la bonne nouvelle de Jésus-Christ au niveau local, national et mondial. Nous réunissons et soutenons des mouvements étudiants chrétiens de plus de 180 pays et territoires. Notre vision est de voir les étudiants croître ensemble en communautés de disciples, être transformés par l’Évangile et avoir un impact sur l’université, l’Église et la société pour la gloire de Christ.  Rendez-vous sur ifesworld.org pour en savoir plus.   L’IFES sur les réseaux sociaux :  Facebook  Instagram  YouTube  WhatsApp  Avertissement :   Les opinions exprimées dans cette série de podcasts sont celles des personnes concernées. Elles ne reflètent pas nécessairement les points de vue de l’IFES ou de ses mouvements nationaux. 

La Generación Z es la primera en crecer con un acceso a internet fácil y rápido en muchos países. Su inmersión digital no solo ha cambiado la información que consumen o cómo acceden a ella, sino que ha moldeado lo que valoran. ¿Cómo pueden responder a ello los ministerios cristianos?   En este primer episodio de Reflexiones sobre la Generación Z, la presentadora Carmen Castillo empieza ofreciendo una breve introducción a la Generación Z y su inmersión digital, basándose en los hallazgos del informe de IFES Reflexiones sobre la Generación Z para el Ministerio Estudiantil Global.  A continuación, a Carmen, que es la Secretaria Regional de IFES América Latina, se le unen varios invitados de los movimientos estudiantiles cristianos de la red de IFES y más allá. Juntos, hablan acerca de cómo se materializa esta inmersión digital para los estudiantes universitarios y los jóvenes en sus contextos, y de cómo podemos servir a esta generación de la mejor manera.   Los invitados son:   Vila Hernández (Guatemala), una estudiante de la Generación Z  Esteban Amestegui (Bolivia), Coordinador Global de Recursos y Oración de Langham Preaching  Alejandra Ortiz (México), Secretaria de Investigación y Conversaciones Globales de IFES  Pulsa el botón de reproducción y descubre ideas sobre cómo podemos responder a los retos y oportunidades de ministrar a una generación inmersa en la tecnología digital y cómo podemos ayudar a esta generación a pasar de una sobrecarga de información digital sobre el cristianismo a un encuentro real con Jesús.  Marcas de tiempo:  (00:00) - Introducción general al podcast Reflexiones sobre la Generación Z  (00:22) - La presentadora Carmen Castillo presenta la serie y este episodio y ofrece una breve introducción sobre la Generación Z, la teoría generacional y la generación inmersa en la tecnología digital.   (08:20) - Mesa redonda con Vila Hernández, Esteban Amestegui y Alejandra Ortiz  (39:15) - Observaciones finales de Carmen Castillo.      Enlaces del episodio:  Visita la página web de Reflexiones sobre la Generación Z para explorar más recursos diseñados con el fin de reimaginar el ministerio a esta generación. Estos incluyen el informe Reflexiones sobre la Generación Z para el Ministerio Estudiantil Global, guías de estudio bíblico y otros materiales procedentes de la comunidad IFES y más allá.   Esteban Amestegui es el autor del capítulo titulado “Comunicación integral en tiempos digitales” en el libroRaíces de un evangelio integral, de Rene Padilla. También tiene un capítulo en el libro escrito en inglés Preaching the Parables, publicado por Langham.   Sobre IFES  El podcast Reflexiones sobre la Generación Z es traído a ustedes por IFES, la Comunidad Internacional de Estudiantes Evangélicos. IFES es un movimiento de estudiantes que comparten y viven las Buenas Nuevas de Jesucristo a nivel local, nacional y global. Conectamos y cuidamos movimientos estudiantiles cristianos en más de 180 países y territorios. Queremos ver estudiantes que crecen juntos en comunidades de discípulos, transformados por el evangelio y que impactan a la universidad, la iglesia y la sociedad para la gloria de Cristo. Visita ifesworld.org para descubrir más.   Redes sociales de IFES:  Facebook  Instagram  YouTube  WhatsApp  Aviso legal:   Las opiniones expresadas en este podcast son de estas personas y no tienen por qué reflejar el punto de vista de IFES o de sus movimientos nacionales.  

Gen Z is the first generation to grow up with fast, easy internet access in a wide range of countries. Their digital immersion hasn’t only changed the information they consume and how they access it; it’s shaped what they value. How can Christian ministries respond?   In this first episode of Gen Z Insights, Peter Dray, author of the IFES Gen Z Insights for Global Student Ministry report, provides a bite-sized orientation to Gen Z and their digital immersion.    Afterwards, series host Annette Arulrajah, Associate Generation Secretary of IFES, is joined by a panel of guests from the IFES network of Christian student movements and beyond. Together, they discuss what digital immersion looks like for university students and young people in their contexts, and how we can respond to the challenges and opportunities of ministering among this digitally immersed generation.   Guests include:   Eden Hale (USA), recent graduate and student representative on the IFES board  Esteban Amestegui (Bolivia), Langham Preaching’s Global Coordinator for Resources and Prayer  Alejandra Ortiz (Mexico), IFES Secretary for Research and Global Conversations  Hit play to hear ideas on how to redirect Gen Zs from digital information overload about Christianity to true encounters with Jesus, and how technology can be used to engage seekers with the gospel.   Timestamps:  (00:00) - Standard intro to the Gen Z Insights podcast series  (00:20) - Host Annette Arulrajah introduces the series and episode   (03:00) - Peter Dray provides a brief orientation on Gen Z, generational theory, and the digitally immersed generation  (10:45) - Panel discussion with Eden Hale, Esteban Amestegui, and Alejandra Ortiz  (31:20) - Closing remarks by Annette Arulrajah     Episode links:  Visit the IFES Gen Z Insights webpage to explore more resources designed to help you reimagine ministry among this generation. These include the Gen Z Insights for Global Student Ministry report, Bible study guides, and other materials from across the IFES fellowship and beyond.   Esteban Amestegui authored a chapter titled “Integral Communication in Digital Times” in the Spanish language book Raíces de un evangelio integral (Roots of an Integral Gospel) by Rene Padilla.   Alejandra mentioned Homo Academicus, a podcast produced by Deborah Vieira, a graduate student connected with the IFES movement in Brazil. It addresses the challenges of the academic environment from a Christian point of view.  About IFES  The Gen Z Insights podcast series is brought to you by IFES, the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students. We are a movement of students sharing and living out the good news of Jesus Christ locally, nationally, and globally. We connect and nurture Christian student movements in more than 180 countries and territories. Our vision is to see students thriving together as communities of disciples, transformed by the gospel and impacting the university, the church, and society for the glory of Christ. Visit ifesworld.org to find out more.   IFES socials:  Facebook  Instagram  YouTube  WhatsApp  Disclaimer:   The opinions expressed in this podcast series are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views of IFES or its national movements.

Emmanuel Bagumako (Secrétaire régional désigné de l’IFES pour l'Afrique francophone) présente cette nouvelle série « Voices of IFES ».  Il proposera de courts résumés du rapport « Réflexions sur la génération Z » et présentera les perspectives contextuelles de membres du personnel, d'étudiants et d'invités spéciaux du monde entier.  Écoutez l'épisode complet – « La génération immergée dans le monde numérique » – le 7 mai. 

Carmen Castillo (Secretaria regional de IFES para América Latina) presenta esta nueva serie de "Voices of IFES". En ella se ofrecerán breves resúmenes del informe Reflexiones sobre la Generación Z y se aportarán perspectivas contextuales de obreros, estudiantes e invitados especiales de todo el mundo.  Escucha el episodio completo —La generación de la inmersión digital— el 7 de mayo. 

Annette Arulrajah (IFES Associate General Secretary) introduces this new Voices of IFES series. It will bring bitesize summaries of the Gen Z Insights report and offer contextual perspectives from staff, students, and special guests from around the world.  Hear the full episode – The Digitally Immersed Generation – on 7 May. 

🙏 In the latest Prayerline, learn how a camp in South Korea helped students and staff overcome their doubts about evangelism. Discover how they gained confidence in talking about Jesus and pray for them as they share the gospel.

🙏 In the latest Prayerline, discover how students, young graduates, and staff workers around the world are shining with Christ’s light. See why the theme of this year’s Global Giving Day – ✨RADIANT✨ – is so vital and pray for more such witnesses. 

🙏 In the latest Prayerline, we pause from the usual student stories to pray more generally for the Middle East and our movements there at this time of increased conflict, destruction, and persecution. Learn more and pray 👇 

🙏 In the latest Prayerline, learn how a sad but curious student was transformed after sitting next to a Christian in class. Be encouraged how unexpected opportunities can result in life-changing conversations and pray for students in the USA. 

🙏 In the latest Prayerline, discover how your prayers and support are helping plant and grow ministry in the South Pacific. Share the excitement over new opportunities, feel the joy of growing work, and join with the longing for gospel witness. And pray!   

🙏 In the latest Prayerline, discover how pioneering ministry in Equatorial Guinea has grown over the last seven years despite many obstacles. Pray for students, a national board, and IFES staff who are all ministering “against the odds”.

Tims Adams addresses the Fellowship at “ARISE, SHINE!” IFES Global Dedication Day (22 January 2026). He shares his hopes, dreams, and prayers for IFES in the year ahead. By reflecting on three Bible verses, along with examples from Lebanon, Australia, Nigeria, and the Netherlands, Tim calls us to “lift our eyes” in three different ways – to the opportunity, to God’s strength, and to our common vision. 

🙏 In the latest Prayerline, discover how one student became part of a fledgling network of ministry in a Central Asian country. Learn how her life was changed at an IFES camp and how she’s now pioneering a group for her peers. Pray for her today!

🙏 In this first Prayerline of 2026, find out which parable has been on the heart of Tim Adams (IFES General Secretary). Discover how it can guide our prayers for student ministry this year – as we help “cut back the thorns”. 

In the final Prayerline of this year, we hear back from those for whom you’ve prayed. Discover what’s happened – see how your prayers for them and student ministry have been “powerful and effective”. Praise God for how he’s been at work among us! 

In the latest Prayerline, discover how students in Serbia have been speaking hope and standing for justice through a year of tragedy, protests, and crackdowns. Learn how they’ve been offering peace through the storm – and pray for them👇

In the latest Prayerline, discover how 4 student leaders from different movements in the Caribbean are spearheading a project that will bring together 30 students from across the region to help revitalise ministry in Antigua. They need your prayers!

🙏 In the latest Prayerline, discover how a fragile small group in Senegal was revived when they experienced truths from God’s “living and active” Word, when “the weak were made strong” and the faithful “found favour”. Be encouraged and pray for them

🙏 In the latest Prayerline, learn how a Nepalese student in the Philippines started sharing Christ with his Filipino coursemates. Discover how International Student Ministry is much more than reaching overseas students! Read or listen today and pray for ISM and students in the Philippines 👇

Each year for World Student Day, students and staff in IFES movements and ministries share prayer requests for students and campuses across the globe. These are turned into Prayer Cards that thousands use to pray for God’s work on World Student Day.  In this Voices of IFES, listen to a selection of this year’s prayer requests and use the melodic pauses to reflect and pray.  If you use this podcast to pray, make sure you include yourself on the World Student Day Prayer Map. Sign up here.  To see all of this year’s requests, visit the Prayer Card page. 

🙏 In the latest Prayerline, discover how a campus survey became a powerful act of listening. Learn how Lucas from ABUA Córdoba saw God do immeasurably more: deeper listening, wider partnerships, and higher student engagement. 🙌 Pray for them today

In this Voices of IFES, we speak to David Velkovski, a pharmacy student and part-time staff worker with SEAM, the IFES movement in North Macedonia. David shares his journey from shy newcomer in Skopje to active leader in SEAM. As IFES celebrates 50 years of World Student Day this October, David also shares how his movement marks the day and what it means for him.  David speaks of the power of prayer in connecting students across the world and notes how it helps SEAM grow in faith and community. He also offers insights into what it’s like to share Christ in his context, a predominantly religious culture, and how important it is to build deep relationships. David’s story is a heartwarming testimony to the call of IFES to be part of something bigger – locally, nationally, and globally. 

🙏 In the latest Prayerline, meet students from the Middle East and North Africa. Hear firsthand from some who recently participated in a regional conference and get a sense of the pain and hope they experience in their context. They need your prayers

In this Voices of IFES, listen to David (“Monty”) Montgomery (Regional Secretary for IFES Europe) open up Matthew 28:16-20 on the closing night of the European Student Festival (August 2025).   Having established the need for obedience and worship, he then unpacks “the Great Commission” with four words: proclaim, produce, presence, and power. He urges around 500 students from across Europe and beyond to return to their campuses to boldly proclaim the gospel and produce whole-life disciples – in the presence and by the power of Jesus Christ. 

🙏 In the latest Prayerline, discover what happened when a team from North America visited IFES Eurasia’s camp for student leaders. What did they take away? How did perspectives change? Learn how “missions” got real, with real faces and real relationships

🙏 The latest Prayerline offers words from IFES movements in South Asia to guide your prayers for students in the region. From the threat of excommunication to the impact of blood donation, discover the challenges and blessings – and pray for students

📏 How much growth did you see last year?  In the latest Prayerline, discover a story of growth. 🙌   Learn about graduates in FOCUS Uganda who are meeting a huge need for discipleship by giving just one year to campus ministry. Learn how they’ve grown as they helped students grow in discipleship and outreach.   Students mentored. Staff mobilised. It’s remarkable how much growth God can give in one year!  Listen and pray for them today.

🙅‍♂️ No one is beyond God’s reach 🌍 The gospel is still for every nation 🫵 And you are uniquely called to serve In the latest Voices of IFES podcast, Femi Adeleye closes his “Rooted” series with three reminders to shape our lives and mission. 🎧 Listen and be inspired to pray for those far from faith, to go wherever God sends, and to serve faithfully in your own God-given identity. 🔗 https://ifesworld.org/en/podcast/ Recorded by @UCCF: The Christian Unions at and for Forum, an annual training event for student leaders run by UCCF Great Britain.

In the latest Prayerline, find out how TSCF Papua New Guinea have been helping students discuss undiscussed issues – from a biblical perspective.  Learn how honest engagement with Scripture has been challenging cultural norms, encouraging accountability, and calling students to Christ-centred love. 

From Kyiv to Oxford, from courtrooms to campus - meet Andriy Hnidets, a follower of Jesus with a passion for justice, truth, and student ministry with CCX Ukraine. 🧑‍⚖️ He’s worked in law, health, and anti-corruption. 📚 He’s studied in Ukraine and the UK - and faced some real setbacks along the way. 🙏 But through it all, his faith has stayed firm. Tune in to hear Andriy’s honest reflections - full of wisdom, encouragement, and hope for anyone trying to follow Jesus in hard places.

🙏 In the latest Prayerline, discover why a boat trip down a Latvian river and a continent-wide student festival are creating more space for organic conversations. Find out how lives have been changed and pray for more transformation.

In this Voices of IFES, Dr Femi Adeleye reflects on Daniel 1, showing how dislocated migrant students can be powerful witnesses in contexts opposed to God. With inspiring examples and testimonies from his own context and encounters across the world, Femi encourages us to be a blessing wherever we are placed – or displaced.    Alongside 30+ years in regional and international IFES roles, Femi is currently Director for Africa at Langham preaching and Director of the Institute for Christian Impact. This talk was recorded in September 2024 by the Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF), Great Britain. It’s the second of three “Rooted” talks by Femi at Forum, an annual training event run by UCCF for student leaders.  

🙏 In the latest Prayerline, discover what happened in Moldova when students invited peers to hear the gospel despite scepticism on campus.   Learn how they sparked serious interest and pray for them and student leaders in Eurasia.   

In this Voices of IFES, Dr Femi Adeleye offers insights from Ezra 7:1-10, showing how a deep grounding in the Scriptures can transform individuals and influence nations. He call us all to recognise the sovereign hand of God on our lives and recommit to reading, studying, meditating on, and living out the Word of God. With inspirational testimonies from Kenya, Ethiopia, and Uganda.    Alongside 30+ years in regional and international IFES roles, Femi is currently Director for Africa at Langham preaching and Director of the Institute for Christian Impact. This talk was recorded in September 2024 by the Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF), Great Britain. It forms the first of three “Rooted” talks by Femi at Forum, an annual training event run by UCCF for student leaders.  

🙏 In the latest Prayerline, learn how a student’s ministry experience at high school led to the launch of a group at university. Find out what happened in Suriname when a student’s willing heart met a staff worker’s tenacious vision – and pray for them

In this Voices of IFES episode, Abygale Elliott – a student leader in the InterSchool/InterVarsity Christian Fellowship of the Cayman Islands – shares from her experiences as a student leader.  As part of a webinar for IFES Global Giving Day 2025, she speaks to Annette Arulrajah, IFES Associate General Secretary. Discover how Abygale came to faith and what she’s gained from being part of IFES through global, regional, and local opportunities. She also shares what she considers to be three core values of leadership, how her training will help her when she graduates, and why IFES initiatives that develop leaders are worth funding. 

🙏 Discover what “beautiful things” are happening on one campus in French-speaking Canada. Listen how God is at work through curious students and ministry partnerships. Pray for them today 

In this Voices of IFES, Michel Kenmogne (IFES Board Chair) offers deep encouragement from Isaiah 43 – “it's from a place of hopelessness that God says everything will be new”.   Michel shows how these verses call us to remember our identity in the Lord, seek God’s presence, and trust God for the impossible – even in difficult circumstances. Here is a stirring invitation to trust in God as the One who can make a way where there is no way and turn wastelands into rivers.  Recorded on 23 January as part of Global Prayer Day 2025: New Beginnings, an online gathering for IFES staff and national movements to share and pray together for the year ahead. 

Discover how God worked in a student in Cambodia over many months. Read her story and be encouraged that awakenings can sometimes be gradual – and pray for students in Cambodia and SONOKO’s ministry

The intense pressures and bright possibilities of student ministry in Singapore with Prarthini Selveindran  Since COVID-19, pressure on students’ time has become increasingly intense in FES Singapore, and many other IFES movements in East Asia. Yet, FES staff worker Prarthini Selveindran says student leaders are sacrificially finding ways to serve.     On this Voices of IFES, Prarthi shares thoughtfully and honestly from her experiences. Learn how she’s engaging with the culture of performance and pressure, what her joys and challenges are, how she’s rethinking “success in ministry”, and why she’s excited about the launch of the Logos and Cosmos Initiative in East Asia. 

Devoted, watchful, and thankful. In this Voices of IFES, Tim Adams (IFES General Secretary) encourages us to pray by reflecting on Colossians 4:2. He calls us to pray throughout 2025 for unreached campuses, troubled places, and our own local contexts.  Recorded on 23 January as part of Global Prayer Day 2025 – an online gathering for IFES staff and national movements to share and pray together for the year ahead. 

💯 Every issue? Every conversation? Every decision?  In the latest Prayerline, learn how students in Honduras have been seeing the relevance of Scripture to EVERY issue discussed on campus – and to ALL of life. Discover how Rocio and Suany, CCUH (@Comunidad Cristiana Universitaria de Honduras) staff workers, passed on their passion for the Word to student leaders at a national training camp.   Hear about “changed perspectives” and “re-ordered priorities” – and pray for them all as they share and show the Word 👇 

Hear about all the latest developments on the Voices of IFES podcast feed. Discover why things are changing and what content to expect – including the addition of our biweekly Prayerline.  

💬What helped you grow in leadership? Gisela Muñoz Cruz (IFES Staff in Latin America) shares what has helped her grow in confidence and skills during her time in IFES: 👍 Fruitful past experiences 👍 Wise support from mentors 👍 Opportunities to use her gifts 👍 Deep connections with fellow staff This is the kind of shaping for leadership that you can help a new generation receive through Global Giving Day on 2 April. And don't forget that all gifts up to $110,000 will be doubled this year - there's never been a better time to show your support for the development of godly leaders for the university, the church, and wider society. 👀 Find more from Gisela on the Global Giving Day web page:  🌐 https://ifesworld.org/ggd/ ❤️ Donate at https://ifes.world/ggd25sm 🥰 IFES Global Giving Day️🏺The Work of His Hands 🗓️ 2 April 2025

High hopes for the European Student Festival, with Christian Pichler and Ulvis Kravalis  It will bring hundreds of students together from over 40 movements across Europe. It will offer deep fellowship, new friendships, and plenty of fun. It will help them consider what God’s “Kingdom Come” can look like in their contexts. The European Student Festival (ESF) will take place in Latvia this August (16-21).  On this Voices of IFES, two ESF organisers share how it can change students’ lives and impact movements and campuses. Hear their high hopes for ESF and discover more about what’s in the exciting six-day program.      Visit the ESF web page here. Final registration is 15 July 2025. 

IFES outgoing General Secretary Daniel Bourdanné shares his hopes for the future at the close of World Assembly 2019 in South Africa. Find out more about IFES here!

Professor Ross McKenzie reflects on the context of the university today, exploring how a biblical worldview equips the student with a better vision and purpose for academic study. How does that vision play out for Christian students and graduates today? What does it look like to engage the university for Christ? Two from Nigeria and Niger also share their stories. Find out more about IFES here!

One of the traditions of World Assembly is the Honorary President’s address. Bishop Hwa Yung will be sharing his reflections on a subject particularly close to his heart: the changes and challenges of global Christianity today. Find out more about IFES here!