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Seeing an Opportunity, Praying & Working to Bring Change
In 2002, Christian Union launched its first leadership development ministry at Princeton, one of the nation's foremost universities. The ministry's founder and president, Matt Bennett, had long observed the influence that top secular universities possess when it comes to producing many of the nation’s most prominent leaders. He had a conviction that US culture could and would be changed as the Gospel influenced these schools.As a student member of Cru in the 1980s and later as a staff member and director at Princeton for more than a decade, Bennett (’88, MBA ’89), a Cornell alumnus himself, saw firsthand the impact a campus ministry could have if it were tailored to the spiritual, intellectual, and relational needs of highly intelligent, goal-oriented students.
The ministry launched its first Bible course at Princeton University with just three students. Today, the ministry at Princeton engages more than 400 students in its weekly Bible courses.
On each campus where it operates, Christian Union’s highly credentialed ministry and teaching fellows mentor students and lead challenging, academically oriented Bible courses designed to help students develop a robust understanding of Scripture and Christian worldview. The ministries also host conferences, leadership lecture series, and evangelistic outreach events as they seek to change the spiritual climate at very secular institutions.
Thanks to the early lessons learned at schools like Princeton, and God's gracious provision at every step, each campus launched in the years since 2002 has experienced steady, fairly predictable growth patterns.
The natural progression of supporting alumni of the ministry as they transitioned into careers in major cities such as New York and the strategic impact of such cities led to the launch of the Cities ministries, which serve alumni and professionals.
Christian Union's most recent ministry, Christian Union Day & Night, now called Christian Union America, was launched in 2016. Christian Union America's mission is to promote spiritual strengthening in Christians across America, helping them thrive and impact an increasingly secular culture by covenanting together for successive spiritual initiatives. Given the nation's spiritual state, nothing less than the full power and presence of God will enable Christians to glorify him in all his splendor.
To view our partnerships, you can click here.
Historic Timeline
| Christian Union Founded | 2002 |
| Princeton ministry launched | 2002 |
| Harvard College ministry launched | 2008 |
| Yale ministry launched | 2010 |
| Columbia ministry launched | 2011 |
| Dartmouth ministry launched | 2011 |
| Christian Union New York launched | 2012 |
| Cornell ministry launched | 2012 |
| Harvard Law ministry launched | 2013 |
| Penn ministry launched | 2013 |
| Brown ministry launched | 2014 |
| Stanford ministry launched | 2016 |
| Christian Union Day and Night launched | 2016 |
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Visiting campus ministry or city ministry pages, signing up to receive campus or city-specific prayer requests, and supporting the ministry financially at a specific campus or in the city.
Learn More About Christian Union
We believe in an almighty, holy, and righteous God, who, in His divine mercy and love, provided the complete atonement for sin through Jesus Christ. What an awesome God! We are passionate about pursuing Christ and His kingdom. It is the heart of this ministry effort. We give Him all the glory, for He is worthy.
We believe that the Gospel of Jesus Christ has the power to transform the lives of men and women who lead American society; and every person, from the mightiest to “the least of these,” are blessed and more apt to flourish as human beings when leaders exhibit and promote biblically shaped, Kingdom-of-God values, here and now.
We believe that, while one person can bring about significant change, systemic change occurs when leaders are connected to one another, coordinating efforts, and challenging and inspiring each other to greater faithfulness and impact.
We believe that the time to develop Christian leaders to transform culture is now. Will you help by praying or by becoming a ministry partner and donating?
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Writer and Communications Associate
Must be willing and able to work from home
The Writer and Communications Associate (WCA) is part of the Communications Team, and reports to the Vice President of Communications. The Communications Team serves stakeholders throughout the ministry and is responsible for the production and maintenance of tools that help Christian Union accomplish its mission by communicating with excellence to all internal and external audience.
As part of the communications team, the WCA wears a wide range of hats, and must be good at juggling a variety of responsibilities. At the highest level, these responsibilities break down into two categories: writer and producer.
Travel requirements: Average of 2 - 3 days per month to attend Christian Union training and events and professional development conferences. This is a full-time position.
To read a full job description, click here. Interested applicants should send a résumé and cover letter to Opportunities@ChristianUnion.org.
Development Writer
Anywhere in the US, but Northeast or Mid-Atlantic is preferred.The Development Writer provides a wide variety of communication assets in support of the Strategic Gifts, Capital Campaign, Annual, and Mid-tier fundraising efforts. In addition to the writing function, this job is to include minimal but essential support to the senior development staff.
Interested applicants should send a résumé and cover letter to Opportunities@ChristianUnion.org. For a full job description click here.
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For virtue to guide a society, those in positions of influence must value and promote it themselves. When that happens, society tends to follow suit. Transformation will require that Christians in an array of culturally strategic fields develop a vision and commitment to leverage their God-given gifts, training, and positioning to bless society.Consider your circles of influence. Whether it is academia, arts and entertainment, education, finance, government, law, technology, media, or other field, you have the opportunity to bring your faith to bear in ways that can transform your industry and bless society.
Christian Union Cities helps professionals grow into a network of godly influencers in strategic cities. It is currently active in New York City.
Vickie Coonan
Administrative Assistant
Vickie joined Christian Union in 2017 to support the VP of Operations and the team in Princeton. She brings to Christian Union more than nine years of administrative experience at Star 99.1 FM, a Christian radio station in the New York metropolitan area. Prior to that, she volunteered at various organizations and Bible studies in the Princeton area in leadership roles,·all while performing her duties as a Domestic Engineer for 17 years.Vickie grew up in Maryland and earned a BS in business and finance from Mount St. Mary's University. In 1985, she moved to New Jersey to be near her college sweetheart, John, whom she married in 1989. Vickie and John live in Princeton and have three wonderful children, Jimmy, Marykate, and Joe.
Leslie Baier Muscolo
Executive Assistant
Leslie joined Christian Union in the beginning of 2013 out of a desire to serve in Christian ministry and currently supports Operations and Christian Union Universities. Led to Christ in her freshman year of college, Leslie has a special affinity for campus ministry.Receiving a degree in Social Sciences and the Visual Arts from SUNY Purchase in Westchester, NY, Leslie has had a variety of work experience ranging from photography gigs, newspaper and magazine ad layout, leading children’s music and play programs, account executive/photo research work in NYC, and managing a portrait studio. Outside of Christian Union, Leslie keeps herself busy with her photography and floor plan business which she founded in 2008. Her husband, Patrick, joined the business in 2015 and can often teams up with her on home shoots, measuring and drawing the home’s layout.
In her free time, Leslie teaches in the children’s ministry in her church and enjoys walking or running along the canal, enjoying a mochaccino while listening to local music groups, and working in her garden. She can occasionally be found on the basketball court shooting hoops.
David Johnson
IT Director 
David grew up in Southeastern Pennsylvania and graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Marketing. David served with Campus Crusade for Christ for four years, first working in their development office, in major gifts, and then as Director of Development Services. Subsequently, David earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Eastern University. He has worked in the technology sector for EDS in quality assurance and as a marketing manager for Covad Communications. Dave was married to his late wife, Jennifer, for 24 years. Dave and Jennifer served in China together in 2002-2003, teaching and sharing their lives and their faith. Dave joined Christian Union in 2008 with Jennifer's loving support; she went home to be the Lord in July of 2020. He and Jennifer have three sons: Andrew, Samuel, and Ben. Dave currently resides in the greater Philadelphia area.
Helene Ulrich
Office Manager
Helene grew up in Edison, New Jersey. She taught high school for ten years and then went to work for AT&T in a variety of capacities, including Programmer, Systems Analyst, Project Manager, and Quality Manager.After twenty years in the telecommunications industry, she joined Christian Union in 2003. She has two daughters, Elaina and Anne.
Contact the communications staff by email using: Firstname.Lastname@ChristianUnion.org
Developing Leaders at Strategic Institutions
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Jason Walsh, Vice President, CUU
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CHRISTIAN UNION MINISTRY FACULTY / LOCAL LEADERSHIP
Brown University
Sheri Casali, Ministry FellowView bio >
Columbia University
Craig Holliday, Ministry DirectorViviana Hinojosa, Ministry Fellow
Ayomide Tikare, Administrative Assistant and House Manager
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Cornell University
Marcus Buckley, Ministry Director
Lea Ann Buckley, Administration/Ministry Associate
Dartmouth College
Timothy Pillsbury, Ministry Director
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James Galvin, Ministry FellowFady Ghobrial, Ministry Fellow
Sadie Sasser, Ministry Fellow
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Harvard Law School
Justin Yim, Ministry DirectorView Bio >
Princeton University
Mike Vincent, Ministry DirectorQwynn Gross, Ministry Fellow
Jake Thomas, Ministry Fellow
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Stanford University
Justin Woyak, Senior Ministry FellowSusan Brown, Ministry Fellow
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University of Pennsylvania
Cory Lotspeich, Ministry DirectorSarah Hickenbotham, Ministry Fellow
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Yale University
Jeff Walsh, Ministry DirectorChitra Kovoor, Minstry Fellow
Michael Racine, Ministry Fellow and Writer
Bethany Walsh, Administrative Assistant
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Serving Christian Union's Financial Partners
David Cole
Director of Technical Services 
David brings over ten years of fundraising operations experience serving organizations across the religious, social service, and education sectors. David specializes in helping non-profits optimize donor databases, streamline processes, and enhance data-driven strategic planning efforts.David is a native Texan, a devout Catholic, and an Eagle Scout. He lives in Dallas-Ft. Worth area with his wife, Jennifer, and two daughters. He earned a BA in Communications from the University of Texas in San Antonio.
Landon Eckhardt
Director of Development
Landon represents Christian Union in the Northeast Region, working closely with ministry financial partners, including individuals, churches, and foundations. His role is to steward their participation in developing Christian leaders to impact culture across the country.Born and raised in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas metroplex, Landon earned a BSBA in finance from Samford University in 2009, an MDiv from Palmer Theological Seminary in 2014, and an MBA from Eastern University in 2017. Prior to joining Christian Union, Landon worked in development at The Bowery Mission in New York City where he managed a team overseeing donor relations, donation processing and receipting, and various data and reporting mechanisms.
Landon and his wife, Amanda, currently live in New York City and are avid foodies, coffee lovers, and enjoy spending quality time with family and friends.
Patty Fillman
Administrative Assistant
Patty provides crucial administrative support to the development team. She graduated from Mansfield University with a degree in Early Childhood Education and has worked a variety of secretarial and managerial jobs while fulfilling her primary responsibility of raising her children. Patty has three wonderful, grown children: Adam, Rachel, and Hannah. Between them, she and her husband, Jim, have four children and three grandchildren.
Contact the Christian Union development staff by email using: Firstname.Lastname@ChristianUnion.org
