Christian Challenge CSUC

In this Message Challenge Director David Clark wraps up our semester long series through the Bible by looking at how we can find worship in the Book of Revelation. In addition David takes a moment to honor and encourage or graduating seniors and those moving on from Challenge and stepping in to the next stages of life. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing t...

In this Message Scott Lamberth Lead Pastor of Pathfinder Church in Reno looks at 1 John 1:5-7 and how we as Christians can better walk in the light as Christians. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relatio...

In this Message Brian Hamilton Lead Pastor of Chico Comminity Church takes us through 1 & 2 Timothy looking at his example and how we can apply what Paul has written to Timothy in our own lives. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what...

In this Message Jesse Blair continues our message Series The Grand Narrative in the Book of Colossians. Jess takes a look at Colossians 1:15-20 and how we can see Christ at the center of Creation, The Church, and in The Gospel.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challe...

This week we are continuing our series The Grand Narrative by lookng at the Book of Romans. In this Message David Clark looks at the Four "Nobodies" who pose no threat to those who are in Christ.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what i...

In this message Challenge Director David Clark takes a look at the book of Acts as we continue our exploration of the New Testament. This week David looks at the story of Paul's First Missionary Journey and the impact of the Holy Spirit in our lives as believers. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best fri...

This week we are kicking of the second part of our series The Grand Narrative which focuses on the New Testament. In this Message David Clark looks at the story of Jesus through the Gospels. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it mean...

In the last Session of 2026 Spring Break trip Ellit Edwards take a look at the disciple Peter and how Christ used a seeamingly normal man for the kingdom of God.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relatio...

In this session Elliot Edwards explores the story of Esther and looks at taking risks in your faith for the purposes of God's plan.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is...

In session 6 were introduced to the story of Hosea and the symolism behind God's Call for his life.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love t...

In a culture that exaults self-promotion & pride, Scripture instead presents a foundational truth: the path to greatness in life begins with humility. This workshop will unpack what it really looks like to be humble & teachable, and what it means to practically walk humbly with God and others.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge...

In a world of endless content, noise, and hidden agendas, Christians are called to something better than passive scrolling. This workshop equips you with a Biblical framework for analyzing media, testing what you consume, and staying rooted in truth.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow i...

In this workshop, we will discus a practical framework for prayer, not to master a method, but to find our way into the kind of prayer that moves us from talking at God to genuinely relating with Him. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore wh...

As God's people, we are set apart to cultivate peace in the midst of volatile times. In this workshopwe'll exlore some of the ins and outs about our calling as peacemakers, detailing how we can maintain healthy relationships & dissolve strife in a world where tensions are high.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where yo...

WHat to share your faith and answer hard questions with clarity & confidence? In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn illustrations you can draw to explainthe Gosp[el and Key biblical truths.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what i...

All of us are living for something! What is your "no matter what?" The thing(s) you want to be true about your life no matter what life brings. There are so many things that compete for those "no matter what" positions in our hearts/lives and more is at stake than we realize.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet...

In thiss session Elliot Edwards Connection Pastor of Seabreeze Church in Huntington Beach takes a deep dive into the story of Elijah and how his story should help to humble ourselves in our own lives.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore w...

In Neil Walker's final session we take a look at how we can better know God by trusting him through our daily lives.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for yo...

In the third session of our 2026 Spring Break Neil Walker explores the Grace of God in the Biblke itself and in our own lives.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a pl...

In this session Neil Walker takes a look at the characteristics of God's Glory and how we can better reveal it in our own lives.   We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a...

In the first session of our Spring Break Trip to Hume Lake Neil Walker Founding Director of Challenge at USC Kicks off our week with a message on how we percieve God and how it can be better shaped to understand his love and character.  We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating th...

This week our series The Grand Narrative we look ath the prophetic books of the Bible. In this message Challenge Director David Clark dives into the book of Habakkak. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal rel...

This week our series The Grand Narative looks into the book of Psalms with Guest Speaker Tim Hearon. Tim takes us through his joy for the Psalms and how they have helped him through his own life. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it...

In this message Challenge Director David Clark dives into the story of Jonathan and his Armor Bearer as seen in 1 Samuel 14. Looking at the characteristic held by these men David outlines atributes that God looks for to fulfil his will and how we can be people that God uses. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet y...

In this message Jesse Blair takes a close look at the story of Exodus. Jesse explores the character and power of God shown in the old testimate and the story of Moses as he dives into the plauges of Egypt and how deliberate God is in his judgement. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in n...