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Students at Western Kentucky University woke up to a biblical reminder chalked on their school\u2019s sidewalks. Seventy Christian students from multiple Christian ministries on campus coordinated chalking the entire Gospel of John across campus from Monday night into Tuesday morning. The project was initiated by Baptist Campus Ministry (BCM), Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru), and Hilltopper for Christ (HFC). The effort, which involved writing 879 Bible verses spread out over 21 chapters, took around two and a half hours. The groups did ensure to get university approval before chalking the campus.<\/p>\n

BCM Vice President Luke Alford stated the group was inspired by other such projects that have occurred across other universities. An account on TikTok called \u201cGospel Chalk Movement\u201d features similar events taking place during 2024. \u201cPeople look for answers in a lot of different things, and I think it\u2019s really good to have answers right in front of them,\u201d Alford said. Elijah Vaughn, BCM\u2019s serve team coordinator, hoped the effort would help people to see Christ. \u201cI want [the WKU community] to see Christ in all that we do,\u201d he said<\/a>. Jenna Kittrell, a self-identified non-religious student on campus stated the project \u201cprobably took a lot of time\u201d and described it as \u201cpretty.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe main reason for us doing this ultimately is to spread the good news, or the Gospel. We live in a time when there is a lot of uncertainty and confusion in the world around us, especially in a college setting full of a bunch of people still figuring out how to be an adult,\u201d Alford told Fox News<\/em><\/a> . \u201cI firmly believe that the Bible has the answer to these questions, especially in the Gospel of John.\u201d Despite some negative comments on Yik Yak, a college app, student and BCM leader Rachel Harwood stated the group was still able to use it as a Gospel opportunity. \u201cThe next day the BCM had a table and chalkboard set up to talk to students and get their opinions. This was a great way to verbally share the Gospel with students,” she said.<\/p>\n

In the wake of several high-profile revivals across campuses like Asbury and University of Ohio, BCM President Cameron Shaw stated he believes there is more openness to the Gospel. \u201cI personally definitely see an openness to Christianity. Maybe some others might feel differently in a different part of the country,\u201d he said. \u201cBut I do see more of an openness to faith in general. How we would put it, some seeds [are] being planted.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Students at Western Kentucky University woke up to a biblical reminder chalked on their school\u2019s sidewalks. Seventy Christian students from multiple Christian ministries on campus coordinated chalking the entire Gospel of John across campus from Monday night into Tuesday morning. 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