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Chris McBurnery

Director of CUI

We’re excited to resource and support students as they seek to ensure every student on campus has an opportunity to respond to the good news Jesus offers.

I’ve joyfully been a part of CUI for a couple of years now, and I’m more passionate about it than when I started! Despite the challenges of starting my time in CUI in a COVID world, we’re delighted to see students remain passionate about lifting Jesus’ name high. The growth and development of CUs in the North of our island has been a great source of joy in these past years.

I’m thrilled by what’s coming up next year. With a new Staff Worker in the North Coast, an expanding Belfast team, and some very exciting plans for Missions Weeks already underway, there’s a lot of optimism!

There has never been a moment like this. The whole world has been brought so low and is in such longing for a greater hope. CUI is uniquely positioned to serve at this moment. We’re excited to resource and support students as they seek to ensure every student on campus has an opportunity to respond to the good news Jesus offers.

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