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Since 2013 CU Martus has worked to bring spiritual transformation and renewal to campus by seeking the Lord, growing in knowledge and love of His Word, and thoughtfully engaging Penn with the gospel.

The high-caliber ministry faculty at CU Martus teach intellectually rigorous Bible courses, disciple students one-on-one, and coach students to develop as Christian leaders.

CU Martus also offers conferences and retreats each semester and a weekly leadership lecture series called Philia, which features great worship, talks from compelling speakers, and space for students to grow together in fellowship.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cory Lotspeich

Christian Union Director of Undergraduate Ministry at Penn

Cory holds a Masters in Arts of Organizational Leadership from Regent University. Throughout his professional career he has consulted executive leaders, served in non-profit organizations, vocational ministry, and in the military as a Marine and government contractor for the Navy’s Wounded Warrior program for expeditionary forces and their families. 

Cory enjoys mountain biking and spending time with his wife and two boys outdoors.

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Sarah Hickenbotham

Ministry Fellow

Sarah has had a desire to serve Jesus since she was very young. Growing up in Northern Virginia, she obtained a bachelor’s degree in music education from George Mason University. However, her greatest joys came from coaching high school and college students in an evangelistic ministry, which she served in for over ten years.

Throughout her career changes, God providentially used aspects of each job Sarah has had to prepare her for the role of the Women’s Ministry Fellow at CU Martus. She has the heart to see Penn students transformed by the Gospel and become witnesses for Christ.

Sarah and her husband currently reside in New Jersey with their two cats, and serve in the music ministry at their church. They enjoy board games, traveling together, and spending time with loved ones.

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If you are active on one or more of these sites, we'd ask you to follow ChristianUnion on Twitter, to  consider retweeting Christian Union occasionally, to connect via LinkedIn and/or to Like Christian Union and make posts about the ministry on Facebook and/or Google+. 

In order to broaden the reach and scope of the ministry, it is important to connect with as many like-minded people as possible. You can make a difference simply by liking, connecting, following, and posting news and information about Christian Union to your networks. It's a simple but effective way to advance the mission to see God glorified in the United States. Your effort can help expose a wider range of people, across the nation and around the world, to the vision and strategic efforts to change culture for God's glory. Your friends and family may be moved, God willing, to join in the work of the ministry.

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Transform the nation through godly leaders.

At Christian Union, every gift, of every size, makes a profound difference. If you are ready to give online, now, you may do that here. Below are other ways that generous ministry partners make Christian Union's work possible.





Your financial support helps young men and women grow in faith and skills to bring Christian influence to their spheres of influence. Give today!

For Assistance

If you need assistance with these or any giving question, call a donor representative at: 1-609-688-1700 x 915 or email giving@christianunion.org.

Help America Return to God

Christian Union Vita Ministry Director Marcus Buckley (left) leads a Christian Union Bible course with students who are a part of Christian Union's ministry at Cornell University.

There are many ways you can partner with Christian Union to help raise a new generation of Christian leaders. Please consider giving online, as shown below, or explore other ways to give in the left column. Your charitable gift of $25 or more will make you a Cornerstone Partner and help lay the foundation for revival and spiritual health in our nation. Your generosity will provide Bible courses, mentors, and more to future and emerging Christian leaders like Xavier. Please give today!

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Key Partners in Developing Christian Leaders

Foundations 

Christian Union is honored to partner with foundations to accomplish shared goals to impact the world for Christ.

Christian Union invites foundation board and staff members to visit the campuses where the ministry operates leadership development programs. To arrange a visit or to simply learn more about the ministry, request annual reports and other materials, and to discuss whether Christian Union's mission and vision align with the foundation's funding priorities, contact a director of public affairs for your region. 

Churches

Christian Union is thankful for the support of churches in developing future leaders of wholehearted Christian faith.

A director of public affairs can answer your church's questions about Christian Union's ministry to universities and cities. They can also address campus-specific questions, and help to determine if funding this ministry would help your church reach its missional goals. 

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"Briarwood Presbyterian Church is striving to equip the next generation of leaders for the church and for the nation. Because of the immeasurable influence and impact of Ivy League graduates, Christian Union is a valuable partner for discipleship and evangelism, bringing the gospel of grace to bear on the lives of the now-student and soon-to-be-leader, as they become change agents in our world. This is a ministry worth coming alongside."
--Dr. Tom Cheely (deceased), former Missions Pastor, Briarwood Presbyterian Church

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Paying it Forward

As an alumnus of Christian Union's ministry, your partnership is vital to ensure the next classes of students benefit from the same ministry you received. Express your support with a gift of any size. Your gifts count toward your class giving goals. Contact the Annual Giving Associate with questions about the Ministry Graduate giving program.

 

Gifts of Gratitude

Alumni of the Christian Union ministry can participate in the Gifts of Gratitude Campaign.  Contact the Annual Giving Associate to learn more, or make your gift today. 

 

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Contact the Development/Giving Department directly at giving@christianunion.org

 

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Planned gifts are typically made through provisions in a revocable trust or will.

Other planned gifts include: securities or real estate, life insurance policies, beneficiary designations of an IRA or other tax-deferred retirement account, and gifts that provide tax-advantaged income by means of charitable trusts or gift annuities.

• Planned gifts are popular because of the financial flexibility and tax benefits they provide.
• They are also an effective means of Christian stewardship as they redirect assets to ministry that otherwise might be lost to income taxes, capital gains taxes, or estate taxes.

Consider making a bequest to Christian Union by will or living trust, or by other creative ways in which you, your loved ones and Christian Union can all benefit. 

 

Navigate planned giving options in the menu to the left.

Please contact the Annual Giving Associate to explore planned giving options.

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Financial Partner Testimony

"I give generously of my time, finances and prayers because I believe so much in Christian Union. In return I am blessed in so many ways."
- Adair Webb

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If you need assistance with any of these giving opportunities, call a financial partner representative at: 1-609-688-1700 Option 2 or email giving@christianunion.org.

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Financial Partner Testimony

"I grew in my Christian knowledge, faith, and fellowship at Princeton largely because others provided the funds for Christian ministry to exist on campus. I want other students to have this same opportunity."  
- Melinda Sims '95

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If you need assistance with any of these giving opportunities, call a donor representative at: 1-609-688-1700 Option 2 or email giving@christianunion.org.