In
the winter of 1993, four men of differing denominational backgrounds
created the Alpha Chapter at Texas Tech University in response to the
demand for a Christian brotherhood on campus. Tyler Beard, David
Boncler, Ken Rowland, and Matt Welborn brought in their first pledge
class of 13 that spring. The movement from a local fraternity to a
national fraternity began in the fall of 1995 when 12 men established a Beta Chapter of Kappa Upsilon Chi at Wayland Baptist University. From there, the Fraternity has steadily grown as the concept has been publicized. The fraternity now stretches across five states with ten chapters. As of now, approximately 1,000 men have been initiated into the fraternity with the number rising each year as new chapters are established and the existing chapters grow. The Greek letters of Kappa Upsilon Chi represent the organization’s primary name, “Keeping Under Christ” - which in itself is a philosophy on which this organization was founded and on which it thrives today.
"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." - Proverbs 27:17.
brotherhood. accountability. missions.
[KYX/SAO Tailgate USC vs. Navy Fall 2011]
[Spring Retreat 2011 in Beaufort]
Testimonies
Kappa Chi has been the
biggest blessing God has given me. After searching and failing to find a very
tight knit group of fellow Christian men, God made it clear that he wanted us
to start something. We wanted to be something more than just another Bible
study or accountability group. We wanted it to be a fellowship that doesn’t
meet because it is the Christian thing to do, or to feel good about it, or to
just study the Bible, but because it is necessary for survival in this world.
We wanted to find men who have been fired upon, who have been through trials
and suffering, but are stronger and walk closer to God because of it. In
essence we were looking for brothers who desire to find companions, fellow
soldiers who are on the battlefield serving and who are prepared to live and
die for this cause of Christ....and we found those with the Alpha founding
fathers and the Beta Class... -Matt Nevala Alpha Class
I hadn't decided if I was going
to join KYX when I first started at USC but I can now say it was one of the
best decisions I have ever made. I went through a lot of different changes in
my life this semester and my brothers were there for me through every single
one. Accountability and Bible Study stretched me every week, and I learned so
much about myself and Jesus from some of the older brothers just through
hanging out and spending time together. I would recommend joining KYX if you
are looking for a serious brotherhood. The guys are gonna be there for you, but
they are also going to challenge you and push you to be your best for
Christ. -Tim Olson Epsilon Class One of the great things
about KYX is diversity. Brothers come from all walks of their spiritual
journey. It isn't your typical fraternity. That word seems to scare
some people, but we put the gospel of love first. KYX is a medium through
which the spirit put me back together. To grow, Christian community is
essential. I don't know who I would be without my brothers. -George Goldston
