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​Join us for in-depth exploration of Jesus 
through the Gospel of Mark. 
​Encounter God 
through scripture, 
wrestle honestly 
with questions, 
​and connect deeply
 with community.


Young Life ​Wild Ridge 
Summersville, WV


$275
Scholarships Available

Scholarships are distributed based on 
need and as funds 
​are available. 
​As a general rule, scholarships will 
​not exceed 50% of the conference 
fee


Registration deadline:
Week 1 May 4-9 Registration Deadline: April 26 at 11:59p
Week 2 May 11-16 Registration Deadline: May 3 at 11:59p


Please verify which week is correct for your school before registering!

Week 1 (May 4-9): Register Here!

Registration Deadline: April 26 at 11:59p
Schools:
​Carnegie Mellon University

Ohio State University
University of Charleston
University of Pittsburgh
University of Toledo
West Virginia Wesleyan
Community College of Allegany County


If your school fits these dates but isn't listed here or in the Week 2 Schools, then you are welcome to come!

Week 2 (May 11-16): Register Here!
Registration Deadline: May 3 at 11:59p
Schools:
Cleveland State
Davis & Elkins
Kent State
Tri-C
West Virginia University
West
 Virginia State University
Wooster


If your school fits these dates but isn't listed here or in the Week 1 Schools, then you are welcome to come!

Teaching Team: ​Week 1
Connor McInnes - Campus Staff Minister
Rachel Nuhfer - Assistant Area Ministry Director
Tammy Eckhart - Regional Ministry Director
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Connor is a Campus Minister at Miami University and the University of Northwestern Ohio. He also serves as Youth and Worship Pastor at Creekside Christian Church in Columbus where he lives with his wife and daughter. Some interests of his include playing video games, watching the NFL, and cooking good food.
Rachel joined InterVarsity staff in 2025, closing a 29-year season of waiting on the Lord’s timing to enter the mission field. Her calling took shape at Mark Camp, where she fell in love with inductive Bible study and witnessed the wonder for God and His Word that Observation, Interpretation, and Application (OIA) awakened in students and herself. Rachel now serves at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. She and her husband, Shannon, have been married more than twenty years and are grateful parents to Lillian (13) and Graham (11). Rachel enjoys hiking, reading, board games, people, and most sports.
Tammy graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in psychology and human resource management. Tammy loves helping others develop skills for personal and professional growth. She is the Regional Ministry Director for Rivers & Rails, where she has trained and developed student and staff leaders of diverse backgrounds.  Tammy lives in Columbus, Ohio with her husband and two sons. Outside of work, she enjoys time with friends and experimenting in the kitchen.


Teaching Team: ​Week 2
Mike Harwood - InterVarsity Link Staff Coordinator, IFES - Europe
​Rachel Nuhfer - Assistant Area Ministry Director
Tammy Eckhart - Regional Ministry Director​
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Mike has served on staff with InterVarsity since 2013. Mike has had the privilege of walking alongside college students and staff in Michigan, Bogotá, Colombia, and currently, across Europe. Mike, Sarah, and their four children are currently based out of Spain.
Rachel
 joined InterVarsity staff in 2025, closing a 29-year season of waiting on the Lord’s timing to enter the mission field. Her calling took shape at Mark Camp, where she fell in love with inductive Bible study and witnessed the wonder for God and His Word that Observation, Interpretation, and Application (OIA) awakened in students and herself. Rachel now serves at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. She and her husband, Shannon, have been married more than twenty years and are grateful parents to Lillian (13) and Graham (11). Rachel enjoys hiking, reading, board games, people, and most sports.

Tammy graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in psychology and human resource management. Tammy loves helping others develop skills for personal and professional growth. She is the Regional Ministry Director for Rivers & Rails, where she has trained and developed student and staff leaders of diverse backgrounds.  Tammy lives in Columbus, Ohio with her husband and two sons. Outside of work, she enjoys time with friends and experimenting in the kitchen.
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