Our Story & Mission

For over 40 years, University Christian Fellowship has been helping students encounter Jesus and grow in faith during their college years.

Our History

From humble beginnings to a thriving campus ministry

1979 - Founding

A small group of students began meeting for Bible study in a dorm lounge, led by campus minister David Thompson.

1985 - First Worship Service

Held our first weekly worship service in the student union with 35 students in attendance.

1992 - UCF House

Purchased our first ministry house near campus, providing space for gatherings and student housing.

2001 - First Mission Trip

Sent our first international mission team to serve in Honduras during spring break.

Present Day

Now serving over 300 students weekly with multiple worship gatherings, small groups, and outreach programs.

Students worshiping

Our Mission

University Christian Fellowship exists to help college students develop a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ through worship, biblical teaching, authentic community, and missional living.

Vision

To see every college student transformed by the gospel and equipped to serve Christ in every area of life.

Values

Christ-centered community, biblical truth, authentic relationships, prayerful dependence, and missional living.

Strategy

Reach students through large gatherings, connect them in small groups, and equip them to serve on campus and beyond.

Our Core Beliefs

The foundational truths that guide our ministry

The Bible

We believe the Bible is God's inspired, authoritative Word and the final authority for all matters of faith and life.

Jesus Christ

We believe in Jesus Christ as fully God and fully man, whose death and resurrection provide the only way of salvation.

Holy Spirit

We believe the Holy Spirit indwells believers, empowering them to live godly lives and serve effectively.

The Church

We believe the Church is Christ's body on earth, called to worship, fellowship, discipleship, and mission.

Christ's Return

We believe in the personal and visible return of Christ to establish His eternal kingdom of justice and peace.

Human Dignity

We believe all people are created in God's image and have inherent dignity and worth from conception to natural death.

Our Leadership Team

Meet the staff and student leaders who serve our community

Pastor Mark

Mark Williams

Campus Pastor

Mark has served with UCF for 12 years and has a passion for discipleship and teaching.

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

Women's Ministry Director

Sarah oversees our women's small groups and discipleship programs.

Michael Chen

Michael Chen

Worship Director

Michael leads our worship teams and helps students develop musical gifts.

Emily Rodriguez

Emily Rodriguez

Student President

Senior biology major who leads our student leadership team.

Our Affiliations

University Christian Fellowship partners with these organizations to strengthen our ministry

CCCN
IFES
ECF
NAE

Ready to Get Involved?

Whether you're exploring faith or looking to go deeper, we'd love to connect with you.

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