Our Mission

InterVarsity is a welcoming community that inspires growth and belonging for everyone, from the spiritually rooted to the spiritually curious. We believe that Jesus loves every single student at UCSB and SBCC, and we would love to help you experience and respond to that love.
Small ​Group Bible Studies
Small Group Bible studies are the lifeblood of our ministry at UCSB and SBCC. Get together with 5-10 of your peers and discover scripture in a safe and discovery-oriented environment.
Large ​Group Gatherings
Weekly Large Group meetings are an opportunity for all of our Small Groups to come together for worship, prayer, and learning as one faith community, united in Christ.
Discipleship & Apprenticeship
Students who want to press deeper into their faith can meet one-on-one with a member of our staff team to learn more about what it means to live a life that's honoring to God.
Community Building
Our fellowship isn't just all fun and games, but we are known to have a good time! From beach days, to movie nights, to study parties, and more, we have plenty of opportunities for you to build bonds with other students.
Camps & Conferences
InterVarsity chapters exist at many of our neighboring campuses, and we get to connect with them throughout the year at special events. Join us for Fall Conference, Urbana, Ambition, Spring Break Camp, and more!
Prayer
​Meetings
We believe in the power of prayer and facilitate many opportunities for prayer meetings on campus. We pray for circumstances in our own lives, for the world at large, and of course over our college campuses.
Leadership
If you're interested in increasing your involvement by giving back to the community, we have several positions open for students to lead small groups, join the worship team, serve behind the scenes, organize events, and more!
Book Clubs
The dialogue doesn't stop at Small Group! We continue the conversation as we read and discuss various authors' approaches to modern issues, theological stances, and fictional narratives inspired by the Bible.
Global ​Programs
God loves the whole world, and through InterVarsity you can help us love Bosnia and Herzegovina by joining our team in supporting the IFES chapter there as we teach English lessons and share the gospel.