RUTH’S QUEBEC ROOTS
Ruth, a true Québecoise, grew up in the Eastern Townships and was blessed with a Christian heritage. Her Mom and Dad pastored the Pentecostal church in Lennoxville where Ruth was raised and educated. She went to Bishop’s University and was very involved with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship there.
RUTH’S MINISTRY CALL
Ruth’s life mission Is to influence young people for the Kingdom. Her call to ministry Is based on 2 Timothy 2:2:
“ The things you and seen and heard in me, entrust to reliable witnesses who can also teach others”
She moved to Montreal in 1980 to begin staff work with Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship, working with high school students throughout the city. She had many roles with IVCF through the years including being the Quebec Director for several years. At the same time she was also very involved in Frontier Lodge, directing Girls Camp and Leaders In Training (LIT).
RUTH’S CONNECTION WITH BETHEL
Ruth started going to Bethel in January 1982 after hearing Tom (N.T.) Wright speak at an IVCF retreat at Parkside. Although she now lives in Alberta, she considers Bethel her home church, and we are pleased to support her in her ongoing ministry.
A CALL TO ALBERTA
In 2012 Ruth felt a strong call to IVCF’s camp work in Alberta and she became the Director of Pioneer Camp Alberta. Her time at Frontier Lodge and campus work in Montreal made this an excellent fit.
In 2023 Ruth felt that it was the right time to pass the leadership of Pioneer on to the next generation, and decided to leave her role at camp, and move to half time with InterVarsity – semi retirement. Ruth moved to Cochrane, Alberta and has taken up the role as Alumni Development Manager for InterVarsity. Hosting InterVarsity Alumni events across the country and connecting with former students and campers brings Ruth great joy.
PRAYER REQUESTS
- Pray for Ruth as meets with Alumni, that the impact of InterVarsity in their lives will be rekindled.
- Pray as Ruth hosts alumni events – Legacy Evenings, across the country that they will be key times of connection.
- Pray for the ongoing need for financial support for her ministry.
Contact info:
Ruth J. Lewis,
Alumni Development Manager,
2302-505 Railway Ave., Cochrane, AB T4C 2K9
[email protected]
Phone : 403-636-1142
Give:
https://ivcf.ca/people/ruth-lewis/