Night of Champions
Every year, APU hosts what is called The Night of Champions. It is a very exciting and powerful one-night ministry event put on annually by the university and sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. This ministry focuses on reaching unchurched youth by offering them an opportunity to meet sports and entertainment heroes, and listen to their personal testimonies concerning their relationship with Jesus Christ.
The aim of the event is to create a Christian environment that is not intimidating, as well as a program of activities that are attractive to non-Christian teenagers. This year, the university was proud to host Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, among others. He delivered an incredible message that focused on something bigger in his career than the NFL, his life and faith in Christ.
It was a night of incredible motivation and deep calling. Many people accepted Christ for the first time and countless others made the commitment to follow him more intentionally. I even had the humbling opportunity to be part of a prayer team which was available for those who desired personal prayer after this time of devotion and commitment. I can honestly say it was one of the most impactful and powerful nights of my life, and it just so happens that it was put together by my favorite university! I continue to be blessed by people and opportunities that the Lord places in my life here at APU
-Brian R.