FAQs about The Impact Movement

01. What is The Impact Movement?TOP

The Impact Movement takes the truth of Jesus Christ to the campus, community and world by producing leaders of African descent who are spiritually focused, financially responsible and morally fit. An international ministry with a presence on more than 100 college campuses, The Impact Movement is known for its biennial national conference that has hosted more than 14,000 participants.

Vision:  Our vision is to see each community of African descent fulfill its destiny as a reflection of the redemptive power of Jesus Christ.

02. What does The Impact Movement believe?TOP

The sole basis of our beliefs is the Bible, God’s infallible written Word, the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments. We believe that it was uniquely, verbally and fully inspired by the Holy Spirit, and that it was written without error (inerrant) in the original manuscripts. It is the supreme and final authority in all matters on which it speaks.

We accept those areas of doctrinal teaching on which, historically, there has been general agreement among all true Christians. Because of the specialized calling of our movement, we desire to allow for freedom of conviction on other doctrinal matters, provided that any interpretation is based upon the Bible alone, and that no such interpretation shall become an issue which hinders the ministry to which God has called us.

To view our complete statement of faith, clickhere.

03. How did Impact begin?TOP

Impact began as a rallying cry among African American students to take the truth of Jesus Christ to the campus, to the community and to the world. From the 500+ gathered for the first Impact National Conference in 1991 to the more than 2000 who have participated in each of the last three, we have seen students respond to this mission and vision. We have a growing number of alumni who have continued to stay connected to us, returning to our conferences in the hundreds. These alumni have gone back to their home churches and, in many cases, have stepped into leadership of youth ministry, while some into leading young adult ministry.

Today, The Impact Movement has a presence on more than 100 college campuses in the U.S. and Africa; and recently launched Impact Music–the music ministry of The Impact Movement. As God brings the African American Christian community to maturity, He is calling for this community to assume increasing responsibility for the ministry He is doing in and through us. We are believing God to grant The Impact Movement to be an example in this respect. Therefore, we are trusting Him to give us the means to build this movement.

04. What does Impact do on a campus?TOP

We locate students who are qualified to lead a ministry on a given campus and resource them with materials that help them to lead more effectively. We teach them how to lead Bible studies, mentor their peers and share their faith. The students are then responsible for carrying out an expression of our core values (prayer, evangelism and spiritual growth) in a way that relates to the culture of their particular campus.

05. How is Impact staffed?TOP

The Impact Movement is comprised of a combination of full-time staff members and interns (fellows). Our full-time staff have committed to the work of the ministry on a full-time basis. Our fellowship is a one-year to two-year internship program during which recent college graduates fill critical ministry needs at our world headquarters in Orlando, FL.

06. How do I start a local chapter on my campus?TOP

To learn how to launch an Impact chapter, click here.

07. How is Impact funded?TOP

Impact Movement staff members and fellows are asked to trust the Lord to raise all or a portion of the funds required for their salaries and ministry expenses. These contributions are used to fund the ministries of our staff members. If you would like to give a secure online donation to our general ministry fund, click here.

08. How can I get involved with The Impact Movement?TOP

If you are a student, career professional, alumni or community member who’d like to get involved in The Impact Movement we’d love to talk to you. Click here to contact one of our staff members.