The Upper Room Student Ministry Fund

We send our children and grandchildren off to college with many hopes and dreams for the years ahead. One hope is that the faith nurtured during their childhood will continue to grow. But even students who have grown up in the faith can find it difficult to make space for worship, prayer, and time with God amidst their new routines. 

To help meet this need, starting January 2027, our new Student Ministry Fund will provide college students with a complimentary digital subscription to The Upper Room daily devotional guide. For as long as they are enrolled in college, students will have scripture, prayer, and community conveniently available on their phones. The impact is clear: 

“Reading devotionals to start my day often helped to focus my mind on the day ahead and reflect on my relationships with God, others, and the world around me. Taking a moment to pause each morning replenishes my spirit and prepares me for the challenges of each day.”

—Makenna, Taylor University, Class of 2025

“The Upper Room has helped me incorporate moments for spiritual growth as a part of my routine during the busy school year. The devotionals have served as jumping off points for journaling and reflection, as well as footholds into further exploration of the Bible.”

—Alex, Dartmouth, Class of 2026

“Reading The Upper Room devotional is always a moment of peace for me. It’s always nice to have some one-on-one time with God and the chance to reflect on my life and relationship with Jesus.”

—Emma, Belmont University, Class of 2030 

We know you share our excitement about this new ministry—but we need your help as even digital subscriptions have costs. For just $10, you can provide one student with The Upper Room for an entire year. Your gift can help a young person make time for God each day, develop lifelong habits of prayer and scripture reading, and connect to a worldwide community of faith.

Our goal is to serve 1,000 students in 2027 and reach even more in the years ahead. Ten thousand dollars is needed to launch this new ministry. Will you help us place The Upper Room into the hands—and onto the phones—of students during these important years of their lives? Through your generosity, we can support our young people as they navigate their college years.

GIVE TODAY

In gratitude,

Lindsay Gray

Editorial Director, The Upper Room Editions

Students can sign up at UpperRoom.org/student to be notified when enrollment opens for the Student Ministry.

To find out more about the Student Ministry, including enrollment goals and fundraising goals, please read the case of support below.