What is Chi Alpha (XA)?
Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship (XA) is a multicultural community that seeks to develop life-long disciples of Jesus who are trained and empowered by God's Spirit to make disciples wherever they find themselves.
In the Bible, the apostle Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 5:20, "We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God." Our movement of Chi Alpha Campus Ministries finds its identity in this passage. Each of us who takes on the identity of “Christian” becomes Christ’s ambassador – or christou apostoloi in Greek, which we shorten to the first letters “Chi” and “Alpha” or XA. Chi Alpha Campus Ministries is on over 300 different campuses in the United States and around the world.
In the Bible, the apostle Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 5:20, "We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God." Our movement of Chi Alpha Campus Ministries finds its identity in this passage. Each of us who takes on the identity of “Christian” becomes Christ’s ambassador – or christou apostoloi in Greek, which we shorten to the first letters “Chi” and “Alpha” or XA. Chi Alpha Campus Ministries is on over 300 different campuses in the United States and around the world.
The University of Oregon Chi Alpha (XA) Team
Steve and Julie Kramer and their two kids, Kees (case) and Sela (sayla) are the Chi Alpha Directors at the University of Oregon (Steve's alma mater). They re-pioneered Chi Alpha in fall of 2015 after serving 10 years as missionaries in the Netherlands. They believe that if you reach the university, you will impact the world for Christ.
Steve also has a miraculous testimony. He was born with Cerebral Palsy and was told he would never walk but God had other plans! He has a passion for encouraging others to hope in the goodness of God as they overcome challenges in life. Steve enjoys music, sports, travel and spending time with his family.
Steve also has a miraculous testimony. He was born with Cerebral Palsy and was told he would never walk but God had other plans! He has a passion for encouraging others to hope in the goodness of God as they overcome challenges in life. Steve enjoys music, sports, travel and spending time with his family.
Karen Hillyer serves as the Chi Alpha Internationals (XAi) Director. Karen has been working with Chi Alpha for 22 years--most recently at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Two years ago she married Terry and moved to Eugene to work with Chi Alpha Internationals (XAi) at the University of Oregon. Karen loves a good cup of tea, an easy hike, and playing with her cute puppy, Tucker! Terry enjoys watching sports, playing the guitar, and chatting with students. They are excited to see what God does this year with the awesome students who are a part of Chi Alpha!
Sarah Mittelstaedt was born in Bellingham, Washington and graduated from Western Washington University with a degree in English, creative writing and a minor in religious studies. She is new(ish) to the Eugene area and so is just beginning to find her way around town. Passionate about discipleship, Sarah loves helping others to know the heart of Jesus and explore new and challenging ideas! She enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, a variety of card and board games, super hero movies, and just being out in God's creation. Sarah has a twin sister and a younger brother and is quite fond of them both!
Jake Dahlberg grew up near Seattle and graduated in 2014 from Western Washington University with a major in Music and a minor in Communication Studies. He is married to his college sweetheart, Rachel. In addition to discipling college students, he enjoys the great outdoors, getting excited about average things, and wearing slightly mismatched socks. You will probably hear Jake coming before you can see him.