What does "investing in eternity" look like?

For Michael Lopez, two pivotal moments began shaping the way he would answers that question for the rest of his life. The first, a high school economics course that shifted his college trajectory from Caltech to Harvard. The second, the day he met InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Not only did Michael have a growing fascination in the science of resource allocation, he was also being developed as a faithful servant of the Master of those resources. For Michael, investing in eternity is a way of life; a joyful calling. It's advising his clients at Sage Stone Wealth Management as they make ethical investment decisions that align with their own deeply held convictions. It's supporting InterVarsity staff to further God's work on college campuses and universities. It's discipling college seniors in financial stewardship and raising up the next generation of faithful servants.

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On February 1, 2026, InterVarsity Alumnus Philip Sheegog stood alongside his creative partner and bandmate, Jonathan Miron, and gave his acceptance speech in front of a crowded theater. Their string duo, Arkai, had just won the Grammy for 2025's Best Contemporary Instrumental Album; a crowning achievement for any musician. And as he continues to hold his calling with open hands, this Grammy win and all that follows is a crown Philip chooses to lay down in worship at the feet of Jesus.

Enjoy Philip's story as he reflects on his journey with Arkai, his Grammy win, and his transformational experience with InterVarsity through Juilliard Christian Fellowship!

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Clarity can be elusive. Sometimes next steps are hard to discern. That's why the ability to coach others through the complexities of life and ministry has been such an important skillset for InterVarsity Alumnus, Buck Rogers. Whether its with a church, a ministry team, or a ministry leader, Buck's vision to help them take next steps starts with clarifying what's most important in life and ministry. And it was during his time as a student with InterVarsity at Lafayette College that God started to orient the next 40 years of Buck's life toward a ministry of clarity.

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