OUR STORY
NY UBF since 1971
For more than five decades God has been at work among college students in New York through Bible study, prayer and disciple-making.
Our Story
NY UBF began in 1971 as a small campus Bible study and has grown into a fellowship of students, families and lay missionaries who share one prayer: that God may raise lifelong disciples of Jesus on the campuses of New York and send them to the ends of the earth.
Five Decades of Campus Mission
1971-1973
Ground breaking period
UBF’s campus ministry took its first steps in New York as the first missionaries and students began studying the Bible together and praying for the campuses of the city.
1974-1984
Foundation laying period
One-to-one Bible study, Sunday worship and disciple training became the rhythm of the ministry, and the first generation of leaders was raised.
1985-1994
Time of struggle
Through hardship and growing pains the fellowship learned to hold on to God’s word and to keep serving students by faith.
1995-2005
Time of transition
A new generation of leaders stepped forward as the ministry re-established itself for the changing campuses of New York.
2005-today
Continuing the mission
Today NY UBF continues to reach college students across New York with the gospel, raising lifelong disciples of Jesus who serve the next generation.
Snippets from Our History
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