Reaching the under-served campus
Every year thousands of freshmen unpack their bags with the joy of the freedom they always looked forward to. Unfortunately, this freedom, especially for our students of color, leads them on a path of partying, smoking, and sex that takes them further than they ever wanted to go, with consequences that echo into their future.
On the other hand, this freedom also creates a unique opportunity to lead them on a path of personally discovering God's love, purpose, and calling for their life.
At Prairie View A&M University, an HBCU in Texas, we make committed disciples who make committed disciples — reaching and transforming the university, the marketplace, and the world.
Historically Black colleges are the most neglected campuses by college ministries
National and local ministries alike have overlooked HBCUs. Prairie View A&M is one of those places people don't even realize they drove through — and it is exactly where God is raising committed disciples who are changing the world.
Reaching the world through PVAMU
When God wants to do something big, He starts small. We follow Jesus' method of reaching the world by discipling students and teaching them to disciple others during and after college.
We can make a multigenerational impact
As we make committed disciples who make committed disciples, can you imagine the impact of tens of thousands of students graduating from every major HBCU each year? Future lawyers, business owners, teachers, missionaries, pastors, nurturing mothers, and protective fathers — all genuinely walking with Jesus and equipped to make committed disciples wherever the Lord calls them. This would have a multigenerational impact on our universities, workplaces, communities, churches, and ultimately the world, in an exponential way.
"Making committed disciples who make committed disciples"
Our mission
Relational discipleship
We believe in relational discipleship that encases three main areas a believer needs to keep maturing: a genuine devotional life with God, genuine friendships with other believers, and a genuine heart to see others walk with God. When these come together, we see genuine transformation.
Beyond the university
The impact of the work doesn't simply stop at the university. Responding to the Great Commission of Jesus, we go on mission to serve and reach various parts of the community, the country, and the world. Students' lives are greatly impacted when they see and experience the difference their life can make to help meet the needs of a hurting world.
Some go, some give
We believe everyone has a part to play in reaching and transforming the world. We teach our friends at Prairie View that some Go and some Give, but the work cannot be accomplished without both. If you're a Giver, we thank you for giving — because it keeps us going.
At first impression of Sir James & Moriah, it was clear to see that they love God, love each other, and love collegians. My church supports them financially and I endorse them to you for your consideration of financial support as well. By joining in partnership with Sir James and Moriah, you and I will be participating in history, as we together transform students' lives and this nation from historically Black colleges like Prairie View A&M. Rev. Walter Harvey — President, National Black Fellowship, Assemblies of God
Small groups
Small groups, as a foundational aspect of our ministry, have been our focus and our primary method of discipleship. Everything we do — our large services, events, mission trips, and more — serves our small groups.
Guys & girls small groups
Small groups highlight the individual remarkably. People often get lost in the shuffle of large groups and big services, but in a small group setting they learn first-hand what following Jesus looks like. Long-lasting relationships are made, and students open up about their deepest struggles and allow us to take them on a biblical journey of healing and restoration.
Through the impact of being discipled in a small group, students are able to minister to and reconcile with their families; they have led effective small groups and mission trips, and they become a light to their classmates and those around them. Some have even felt a call to continue on this path of ministry after graduating.
Hear from a few of the Prairie View students
"I would still be hanging out with the wrong group of people, I'd be drinking and my grades would have dropped, but because of this group, I shifted from doing all that."Josh
"You guys helped me and walked with me in my relationship with God. I truly appreciate everything that you do."Jamon
"You guys were the big sisters I never had. I didn't really have good friends at PV. God used you guys through small group to keep me on the right track."Vanessa
"I was so overwhelmed with college sometimes, but you guys created a safe place for me to hang out, learn about the Bible, and stay focused on God and school. You are truly great friends."Julia
More than just the numbers, the nature of the students' growth has been great to witness — navigating changes in life and choosing to take the gospel to their classmates.
Prairie View A&M University
We love Prairie View A&M University, an HBCU in Prairie View, TX. It feels like one of those overlooked places that people don't even realize they drove through, but it is a place like PVAMU where God is raising committed disciples that are changing the world.
