Several months ago, I came across this interesting report:
“A study released today of over 100,000 first-year college students showed high interest in spirituality, . . . , and a desire for spiritual growth among students surveyed. The study, conducted by the Higher Education Research Institute, found that large majorities of first-year students have an interest in spirituality (80%) and are searching for meaning and purpose in their lives (76%). In addition, researchers found that 48% of students described their current view of spiritual and religious matters as "seeking," "conflicted," and/or "doubting." Dr. Alexander Astin, co-principal investigator of the study, said that the findings show that college students are engaging in a "serious search for deeper meaning in their lives."
That, in a nutshell, is a big part of our reason for hosting Kappa Chi, the on-campus student group connected to Amarillo Bible Chair. Most if not all young people know deep down that they don’t have it all figured out. They wish they knew and understood more than they do. They’re searching and want to know: How do I build a life that will last and mean something? In our Kappa Chi Bible studies, we see in Scripture answers to the most important questions. That’s worth our effort.
When I speak to groups about our Bible Chair, I ask people to do three things. Let me ask again:
1. 
Pray for Amarillo Bible Chair.
2. Be ambassadors for Amarillo Bible Chair. If you have sons, daughters, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or young people nearby—whoever— tell them about ABC. Help us to make sure they know about this place and what happens there. Send them our way. We want them.
3. Make use of the Bible Chair. Use our library. In the city of Amarillo, you would have a hard time finding a better religion library than the one we have at the Bible Chair. Attend one of our classes. You are welcome to attend, even if you are not enrolled for credit.
