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This spring break, a handful of us at Campus Light had the privilege to travel to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic for a mission trip. It was a joint effort with our sister church in NYC, Renew College Church . Our network has been partnering with Cru and Filter of Hope for many years now, but this is the first time that we as Campus Light have been able to go. Filter of Hope's mission is to distribute water filters to people who do not have access to clean drinking water

President William Tate , Mrs. Tate, Sergeant Bryant Myers, and Senior Executive Assistant Alexa visited the Campus Light College Church mentors and student leaders this past Friday night (11/14). What a surprise and honor that they would choose to spend their precious Friday evening hanging out with us. We got to hear President Tate share his passion, heart, and vision for Rutgers University and its students; learn about his and Mrs. Tate’s life journey; and receive heartfelt

Hey! First off, thanks for checking out Campus Light. We’ve heard about the whispers, the Reddit threads, the DMs from your roommate’s cousin’s friend—and yep, the rumors have made the rounds. So let’s talk about it! Q: Omg I heard Campus Light is sus because they're always on campus with their tables and giving out free snacks and stuff. And then once you join, they’re so controlling that they take up all your time! A: Okay, guilty as charged on the snacks. We do hand out

Xunkai brings us a message on how the early church expanded through a new generation of leaders featured in the book of Acts. We explore the story of Stephen and Philip, two early church leaders, and how they were equipped in the word: Stephen to challenge religious misconceptions and defend his faith during persecution and Philip to bring the gospel to marginalized groups and individuals from different cultures. As we enter into the summer break, let's commit to staying root

Jon brings us our message for our last Sunday on campus for the semester on Acts 3. We explore why silver and gold are often just cover-ups for our true brokenness and how the relentless cycle of chasing status leaves us more exhausted and lonelier than ever. Drawing from the story of the lame beggar and Jon's own testimony of hitting rock bottom, we discuss the power of Jesus-driven ministry—the simple yet profound act of making eye contact, extending a hand, and offering th

This week, Jordan brings us a message on the Great Commission and its role as our defining purpose for life after Easter. Jordan argues that salvation in Christ is inextricably linked to a calling, asserting that every believer is qualified to share the gospel regardless of our perceived inadequacies. By contrasting our small personal ambitions with God's grander mission of making disciples in all nations, Jordan encourages us to view ourselves as essential links in a histori

We finish our John message series as Jon brings us a message on John 21, the story of Peter's reinstatement after his denial of Jesus. Jon explores why we often run back to the "familiar" when we feel discouraged or disqualified, how Jesus handles our shame not with condemnation, but by inviting us into a deeper relationship, and the shift from an immature, self-serving life to a mature, sacrificial life marked by the call to "tend my sheep".

This week, following Easter, Nick continues in our sermon series through the book of John. This time, the focus is on the spiritual transformation of the apostle Thomas from a doubter into a devoted apostle as highlighted in John 20. Nick highlights how Thomas’s demand for physical evidence was met with Jesus' patience and grace rather than condemnation. Jesus’s tender response to Thomas' doubt served as a catalyst for Thomas to recognize his own need for forgiveness and reco

Happy Easter! This Sunday, Jon brings us a message focused on hope amidst the painful storms of life by diving into the biblical story of Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb after Jesus has been crucified and resurrected. Jon reminds us that the resurrection of Jesus serves as the ultimate victory over the finality of death. We all have a story or know someone who has gone through grief, and Jon expands on the idea that human tears reveal a deep longing for eternity and a home w

As we prepare for Passion Week, Xunkai brings us a message this Sunday exploring the biblical narrative of Jesus’s arrest and Peter’s denial to illustrate the tension between human frailty and divine grace. Xunkai describes how Peter transitioned from an all-in follower of Jesus to a fearful bystander who prioritized personal safety over his commitment to Christ. The message highlights that spiritual failure often begins with a gradual drift toward comfort and worldly securit

Welcome back from Spring Break! In our first sermon back, Jordan brings us a message on Jesus’ final prayer in John 17, otherwise known as the high priestly prayer. The prayer highlights Jesus' prayer priorities shortly before His crucifixion, and Jordan explores three primary themes: the expression of divine glory, the pursuit of holiness in a secular world, and the challenge of Christian unity. Rather than praying for personal comfort in light of His upcoming suffering, Jes

Jon continues our series through John and explores the relationship between Christ and his followers by unpacking the metaphor of the true vine found in John 15. Jon reminds us that central to the passage is the command to abide in Christ , which is presented not as a call to religious performance, but as an invitation to a consistent, intimate connection through prayer and Scripture. True spiritual fruitfulness —characterized by inward virtues like joy and outward witn