Christian Student Fellowship (CSF) is a student organization of Christopher Newport University with roots in the non-denominational Christian Church/Church of Christ.  CSF has grown from a handful of students to an exciting community of college students who desire to be used by God to make a difference in the lives of whomever God places in our path. CSF exists to foster student’s connection with Christ, the Church and their community. We want to see students understand the depths of God’s love for them, grow and thrive in discipleship relationships, and connect them to serving and loving the communities around them.

Josh Smith

Executive Campus Minister

Josh Smith grew up in Mechanicsville, VA just outside of Richmond, VA. He attended Cincinnati Christian University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Bible and General Ministry. In 2002, Josh moved back to Richmond and fulfilled his life’s calling of planting a campus ministries by starting at VCU. He is loved by his wife, Jamie and two kids, Kaleb and Kathryn. Josh enjoys driving around in his beat-up Honda Fit and enjoys watching and coaching baseball.

Garrison Sturgis

Campus Minister

Garrison lives in Newport News and has a background in Culinary Arts. After returning in 2020 from an internship with Disney, he began volunteering in the Youth Ministry at Denbigh Christian Church. About a year later, he enrolled in the Ministry Certificate program at Mid-Atlantic Christian University to further pursue his calling in ministry.

In the fall of 2024, Garrison joined the CMOV team and also married his wife, Marissa. He is passionate about serving others and is committed to faithfully serving the Lord in all he does.