RUF is a Christian campus ministry at the University of Utah. We are committed to historic, orthodox Christianity. However, we welcome those who are not convinced of the truth of Christianity, and appreciate the interaction of those with different perspectives.
Our goal is to pursue BEAUTY, TRUTH and GOODNESS. We believe they were perfectly realized in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth, and that they are most fully realized in our lives as we live in light of Jesus’ story.
Our desire is to create an environment where we can get beyond the caricatures of religion, and talk frankly and charitably about issues that really matter.
RUF is a place to build relationships with other students, ask and answer important questions without fear of embarrassment, and join others in service.
We invite you to join us at any of the events listed above or contact Bryce with any questions.
Bryce Hales grew up in Laguna Beach, California and has spent most of his life between Santa Barbara and San Diego. He gradutated from Westmont College and got his M.Div. from The University of Glasgow in Scotland. He’s been a pastor since 2006 and has served churches in Pasadena and San Diego before starting RUF at the University of Utah in 2009. He met his wife, Ashley, when they were in high school and they married shortly after graduating from college. They have three little boys, Ezra, Porter and Camden. Bryce is an avid skier, enjoys playing disc golf and can be found most days working at local coffee shops. Bryce loves getting together with students, so if you want to grab lunch, talk about something serious, or just hang out, feel free to get in touch.
Kyle Dunn hails from Redmond, WA and graduated from the University of Washington, where he studied History and Comparative Religion. He loves rock climbing, frisbee, and hanging out with college students! Kyle will be working primarily with freshman and sophomore guys, so drop him a line and setup a time to get together.