About the Internship

Hello! My name is Stephen, and I'm a 3rd-year intern and interim leader (2012-13) for Reformed University Fellowship at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. What does this mean? As our local RUF committee continues the search process to find the right campus minister to replace Brent Harriman at UT, my co-intern Catherine and I are responsible for the day-to-day operations and administration of RUF here in Knoxville. My job continues to include leading Bible studies, organizing events and activities, and meeting one-on-one with students, but now also includes more of a leadership responsibility in the midst of this transition year. I will also have the opportunity to preach 2-3 times in Large Group next year, while other RUF staff and local pastors cover the rest.

I'm originally from Panama City, FL. I am a graduate of Samford University in Birmingham, AL (Go Bulldogs) where I majored in Journalism/Mass Communication and was actively involved as a student in RUF.  I was raised in a Christian home and accepted Christ at an early age, but it wasn't until my experience in RUF at Samford that the gospel and the beauty and magnitude of God's matchless grace really began to come alive for me.

It has been such a blessing to continue my involvement with RUF through this internship at the University of Tennessee. I love Knoxville, I love the school, and I especially love the students I have the pleasure of working with everyday. While I have been a Florida State fan since birth and went to school in Alabama, a bit of Tennessee orange has even crept into my wardrobe, and yes...I know all the words to "Rocky Top." It's a honor to be used by God as He works in the lives of students, just as He worked in mine as a student through the RUF staff at Samford.

It is currently my plan to attend seminary after my internship with RUF, as I have felt the Lord leading me into vocational ministry, perhaps through church-planting or even RUF.

I continue to appreciate all of your prayers and support as I work with the students at Tennessee!




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