AIA-Brown has a decades long history of being a faithful presence on campus. There are hundreds of stories behind this brief outline of God’s good work at Brown and beyond.

I (Jarrod) have personally spoken with Brown alumni from every decade since 1960 and have heard their stories—what an incredible privilege to be part of God’s faithful presence on College Hill! Here’s a brief summary:

• 1970: Students reach out to Cru Staff (e.g., Roe Brooks) in Boston to help them launch a ministry at Brown University.

• 1976: Cru (with which AIA is affiliated) sends staff to Brown to give leadership to the campus ministry (e.g., Ellis, Greg, Jeanie)

• 1983-1988: New Cru Staff arrive (Kent & Deniece, Dave, and others) to continue growing the movement, which expands to hundreds of athletes

  • At some point in the early 1990’s, the Cru/AIA Staff were sent elsewhere, but the ministry continued

• 1994-2002: New Cru Staff Tim, Cindy, and Brandi arrive to give new leadership to the campus ministry.

  • At this time, only a few athletes are involved.

• 2003-2008: New Cru | AIA Staff Geoff & Michelle and Brodie takeover the Cru ministry and continue to reach out to athletes

  • Missions trips overseas recommence

• 2005-Present: New AIA Staff Jarrod Lynn (Brown ‘05, ScM’07) officially (re)launches AIA at Brown, then Susie Lynn joins the team in 2007.

  • Many athletes involved, at least half of the sports teams represented; many athletes attend the Ultimate Training Camp

  • 2006: The annual AIA Northeast Winter Retreat launches and Brown sends a solid contingent of athletes every year since

  • Missions trips launched, traveling to countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa, as well as around the country

  • 2014-2015: Holleigh (Brown ‘14) interns with AIA, Grant and Elizabeth start volunteering shortly after

  • 2021-Present: Kevin & Bre join the team

More still to come…