Illinois

Students who don't know Christ are looking for a glimmer of hope in the darkness of depression, violence, and pain. Christian students want to stand up for Christ, but often feel alone and isolated in their faith.

The state of Illinois is central to travel and trade in our country with an interstate highway system that is the third largest in the country, freight railroads, and three international airports. Although Illinois is nearly 80% farmland, it still ranks as the fifth most populous state in the nation. And over one fifth of that population is under the age of 18.

Together, We Could Reach 160,000 Students with the Gospel

This year, we hope to see 150 Student Leaders at 80 schools commit to doing outreach on their campuses with the support of 80 churches across Illinois. If this happens, 160,000 students could have the opportunity to hear the gospel this year!

Thus far, 98 Student Leaders at 48 schools have committed to doing outreach with the support of 40 churches across Illinois. Check out the map below to see which schools and churches have gotten involved and pray about where you could fit in!

Blue - Schools with Decision Point Student Leaders, Gold - Churches Partnering with Student Leaders

Recent Stories

Omar's Story

A student from a Muslim background heard the gospel at an outreach event and eventually gave his life to Christ.

Angelina's Story

A Student Leader shares how God taught her that He can work through a mustard seed of faith.

Isabella's Story

Isabella was been set free from the bondage and confusion of other religions and is now witnessing boldly for Christ on her campus.

Upcoming Events

SLC 2025

A weeklong conference to raise up students to pray for the lost, effectively share the gospel, stand for a biblical worldview, and develop a game plan to reach their campus.

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Arise

Join us for a night of worship, fellowship, prayer, and time in God’s Word! Also, come hear testimonies from students who are standing for Christ at their campuses.

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Call to Courage

Come Join and Celebrate with us at our Fall 2024 Decision Point Fundraiser Banquets!

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Get personalized coaching and training to witness to your peers and lead gospel outreaches on campus.

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Coach Student Leaders for one school year, encouraging them to be bold witnesses for Christ!

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Meet the Team

These Decision Point staff members are faithfully leading the mission in Illinois. Click on the buttons below to learn more about them or to partner financially in their work!

Kate Cordova

CHICAGO - CITY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Heather Barnes

SPECIAL PROJECTS DIRECTOR

Jonathan Cox

ILLINOIS DIRECTOR

Jonathan Cordova

CAMPUS MINISTRY SPECIALIST

Kathy Craig

DIRECTOR OF CHURCH ENGAGEMENT & MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS

Kristine Calhan

ADVANCEMENT EVENTS COORDINATOR

Mark Hopson

PRESIDENT & CEO

Matthew Lohse

INDIANAPOLIS CITY DIRECTOR

Dekota Johnson

ASSOCIATE ILLINOIS STATE DIRECTOR

Ryan Smith

WHEATON AREA DIRECTOR

Jennifer Hagen

DONATION AND DATABASE SPECIALIST

Jon and Kate Cordova

CAMPUS MINISTRY SPECIALIST & CHICAGO - CITY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Meghan Johnson

LEAD COACH

Caleb Steiner

LEAD COACH

Mary Decker

LEAD COACH

Flora Buursma

LEAD COACH

Fernando Castro

LEAD COACH

Caleb Hunter

LEAD COACH

Jazzmyn Prado

LEAD COACH

The Decision Point Story

Since 2002, Decision Point has equipped Christian students as teen evangelists to reach their peers and classmates for Christ. For over 20 years we have seen young people give their lives to Christ through on-campus, student-led outreach events. The best part? These students now have the confidence to be evangelists for years to come. We've seen lives changed and campuses transformed as this movement reaches students at high schools and middle schools, in big cities and small towns, across the nation and around the world.

Who is Decision Point? It could be you. Students are leading the way! Churches, staff, Christian adults, parents, and teachers also play a huge role! Adults who want to see a remnant of young leaders witness for Christ come alongside to pray, support, equip and financially send students into the mission field.

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