Dear parent or pastor, your student just got involved in this thing called Chi Alpha and you have some questions...We completely understand, and we want you to know that we are on campus to care for students and to help them grow in all areas of life. We seek to provide a genuine Christian community that will challenge and encourage your student in his or her walk with God. We also strive to bring a healthy and safe environment for students to make friends and enjoy their time at the university. 

Here are some common Q&A about Chi Alpha:  

I would like to check things out. How can I do that?

You are welcome at any of our events, and you are also welcome to schedule a one on one meeting with any of our staff!

Contact Tyler Gerfers if interested tylergerfers@gmail.com or (281-782-6230)

Is Chi Alpha part of a denomination?

Chi Alpha is sponsored by the Assemblies of God. According to the statistics at the Association of Religion Data Archives, it is the fourth-largest Protestant denomination in the United States after the Southern Baptist, United Methodist, and Evangelical Lutheran churches. There is likely an Assemblies of God church in your community that you didn’t realize was part of the Assemblies of God – our churches often do not have “Assembly of God” in their name.

It sounds like Chi Alpha has a lot of activities. Is this going to hurt my child’s grades?

Several studies have shown that students who are active in campus activities, who do more than focus solely on their studies, are more engaged in the campus community and succeed more academically.

Is this group going to cost me or my child money?

Chi Alpha has no dues or fees. For some events (retreats, for example) we charge enough to cover our costs. These events are never mandatory, and we make financial assistance available for students who need it.

How is this group funded?

The ministry is funded by a team of churches and individuals who believe in our mission.