Jhanvi is a student at Ferris State University in Michigan. She saw this Instagram Reel about breaking free from comparison and reached out to ask for more information. As we started a direct-messaging conversation with her, she wrote, “I feel lonely at times. Is Jesus there for me? How will I know?” This sparked a deeper interaction in which Jhanvi heard how a relationship with Jesus is good news in the face of her loneliness and received an invitation to connect with Cru at Ferris State.
This is the vision of a social media strategy called “Take the Open Seat.” We are trying to meet students like Jhanvi on platforms like Instagram (where they spend hours each day), telling them about the good news of the gospel, and connecting them to local movements.
We continue to test our content and observe God calling students to take steps of connection—both in discovering Jesus and becoming known in His community of believers. Several like Jhanvi have opened up for deeper conversations. Please pray for Jhanvi and all students who could be reached through social media.
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