Faith.Intellect.
AGenerationon Fire.
Watch Altars is a faith + technology campus movement raising intelligent, Spirit-led young people who carry the Gospel into every sphere — the lab, the lecture hall, the marketplace and the nations. Here is who we are, what we believe, who leads us, and how you belong.
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.”
— Matthew 5:14
Seven Doors Into Watch Altars
Everything you need to understand who we are, how we govern ourselves, who leads, and how you can belong or build something new.
Who We Are
Our story, vision, beliefs and the values that shape our culture.
Foundational Documents
The convictions and governance that keep us faithful and accountable.
Leadership
The people who shepherd the movement — campus, national, advisers and alumni.
Join Watch Altars
Become a member, plug into a chapter, a team, or a fellowship.
Start a Chapter
Launch Watch Altars at your university, high school or middle school.
Careers & Opportunities
Roles, internships, volunteer, ministry and leadership pathways.
Contact Us
General questions, speaking invitations, media, partnerships and prayer requests — we’d love to hear from you.
From a Dorm Prayer Circle to a Campus Movement
What began as a handful of students praying for revival in the sciences has grown into a national network of believers integrating faith with intellect, innovation and service. Every milestone has been an answer to prayer.
Jesus is the foundation of everything we build.
We pursue excellence in scholarship and devotion alike.
The First Altar
Twelve students gather weekly in a UC San Diego dorm to pray for their campus and study Scripture together.
Faith Meets Intelligence
The first “Faith & Sciences” forum draws 300 students, launching our signature blend of apologetics and academics.
Going National
Chapters multiply to 10 universities; the national leadership council and governing documents are formally established.
Beyond the Campus
First short-term mission teams deploy; the Watch Altars ecosystem (Media, Labs, Foundation) takes shape.
42 Chapters & Growing
A thriving movement of 3,800+ students living out faith with intellectual courage across the nation and the world.
Our Core Values
Six convictions shape how we gather, lead, learn and love.
Christ Above All
Jesus is supreme — in our worship, our study and our witness. We exist to make Him known.
Intellectual Courage
We ask hard questions without fear, convinced that all truth is God’s truth.
Authentic Community
No masks, no performance — just honest people growing together in grace.
Servant Leadership
We lead by washing feet. Influence is stewardship, not status.
Mission-Minded
From the dorm to the nations — the Gospel compels us outward.
Spirit-Empowered
We depend on the Holy Spirit, not our own strength, for every good work.
David Acheampong
Campus Director
PhD candidate, Bioengineering. Founder of the first UCSD altar.
Grace Rivera
Discipleship Lead
Psychology major shepherding small groups and mentorship.
Joshua Kim
Missions Coordinator
CS & data science; leads short-term teams and tech missions.
Amara Okafor
Worship & Arts Lead
Music & design; curates worship nights and creative arts.
About Watch Altars
Watch Altars is a campus ministry movement within a wider faith + technology ecosystem. We partner with local churches and never replace them — our calling is to disciple students where they study, work and innovate.
Not at all. Everyone is welcome — the curious, the questioning and the committed. Our gatherings are open spaces to explore faith honestly. Leadership roles, however, do require alignment with our Statement of Faith.
A national leadership council, an advisory board and chapter-level teams operate under our published Constitution & Bylaws, Leadership Standards and Policies — all available in our Foundational Documents.
Review the Chapter Requirements, then submit the Chapter Application. Our launch team will guide you through training, documents and mentorship — most chapters launch within 60 days.