Students Bringing Christ to a Lonely World

For Andrew Boyd, Orthodox Christian Fellowship has never been just a college organization. It has been a living expression of the Church, one that shaped his faith as a student and continues to shape his vision for Orthodox campus ministry today.

Andrew’s relationship with OCF began at the University of Connecticut, where he was an active member and leader of the local chapter from 2005 to 2008. During those years, he experienced the power of gathering with peers who were striving to live out their Orthodox faith with intention and joy. His time on the Student Leadership Board deepened that experience even further, showing him that in OCF, students are not only supported, they are trusted with real leadership and responsibility.

Those formative years shaped one of Andrew’s central hopes for OCF. He believes deeply in the role Orthodox college students play in the life of the Church and in the life of the world.

“I hope we all realize that this is not just the ministry of the Church to our college students, but the ministry of our college students to a broken and lonely world in need of Christ’s love.”

— Andrew Boyd, OCF Board Chair

Not Just a Ministry to Students, but Through Them

For Andrew, this vision sits at the heart of OCF’s mission. College students are not simply being formed for some future moment of service. They are already bearing witness to Christ on campus through their friendships, their questions, their prayers, and their willingness to show up for one another.

That conviction has guided Andrew’s involvement with OCF long after his student years. In 2019, he joined the OCF Board representing the Orthodox Church in America, and in 2024 he was elected Board Chair. His service reflects a commitment to ensuring future generations of students experience the same spiritual grounding and sense of belonging that OCF offered him.

Andrew lives in the Washington, DC area with his wife Abigail, an OCF alum from the College of William and Mary. Both are graduates of St. Vladimir’s Seminary and remain deeply connected to the life of the Church. Andrew works in investment consulting and research, while Abby serves in the federal government and coaches with the Telos Project. Together, they are active members of St. Mark’s Orthodox Church in Bethesda, Maryland, where Andrew also serves as one of the choir directors.

OCF at 60

As OCF celebrates its 60th anniversary, Andrew hopes the wider Church will pause to give thanks for all God has accomplished through this ministry. For six decades, OCF has walked with students through some of the most formative years of their lives, offering community, prayer, and a place to grow in Christ.

He also hopes this milestone inspires renewed commitment from clergy, bishops, parents, alumni, and supporters across the Church. His prayer is that OCF will be well-resourced and well-supported, not only for today’s students, but for generations to come. The next chapter of Orthodox campus ministry depends on the Church’s willingness to invest in young people and entrust them with meaningful roles in the life of the Body of Christ.

His Prayer for the Next Generation

Andrew’s hopes and prayers for OCF are rooted in gratitude for what has been and faith in what is still to come. Through Orthodox Christian Fellowship, he believes students will continue to encounter Christ and carry His love into a world that so deeply needs it.