Information regarding the constitution of the GBU
Events organised by the University and Highschool Christian Union and/or the GBU chaplaincy
You can contact us by phone or by email
(+33)1 43 54 93 43
secretariat[at]gbu.fr
In the GBU (Groupes Bibliques Universitaires), we would like to give each individual, especially high school and university students, the opportunity to form their own convictions about the Bible.
We organize discussion groups where people can discover and exchange freely on Bible texts. The discussion method we follow allows for a safe space to study the message of the Christian scriptures and to create dialogue with others in our high schools, universities, and work places.
The GBU was established in 1943 as a student-led association reaching out to other students. Today, there are around a hundred GBU groups in France with about a thousand students participating each year. The association stands in line with the historic Protestant evangelical faith.
Founded in: 1943
Number of groups: 100
Annual number of students participating in weekly Bible discussion groups: 1000
The University and High school Christian Union in France organises events (Bible discussions, debate conferences, Forum Veritas…). This student association (complying with the 1901 law) has existed on campuses since 1943, and its head office is located at 21 rue Serpente, 75006 Paris. The association is also the owner of a mountain refuge in the French Alps.
The GBU Chaplaincy is a religious association which provides chaplaincy workers and their service to students who are in need. Its headquarters are located in Strasbourg.
The GBU is a student association. All of its students’ activities take place until the responsibility of the Student Executive Committee.
Relay is a training program which allows students to be trained and mentored over one or two years.
Who are we ? ?
iConnect’s goal is to welcomeandsupport international students attending local groups.
Our objectives
- Organizing events to encourage friendships between french and international students
- Direct French students to local groups in foreign countries and international students to French local groups
- Make Christian student movements overseas known to French students and develop the relationship between French and international students
General Secretary
Yohann TOURNE
Administrator
Jérémie CORBEAU
Accountant
Klaartje THIENPONT
Secretary
Rachelle BOUNGOU
Chargée de Communication
Akossiwa KPEGLI
Coordinatrice Régionale Île-De-France
Maïlys BANNWARTH
Coordinatrice Régionale Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Cédriane PROHIN
Coordinatrice Régions France hors IDF et AURA
Laetitia BARDINA
Coordinateur Régional Paris Saclay
Nicolas B.
Coordinateur Régional IDF Nord Ouest
Pierre LERAY
Coordinatrice Régionale IDF Sud Est
Marion POUJOL
Coordinatrice Régionale Paris centre
Cécile MAALOUF
Équipière locale Nanterre
Nikki DEL CORRO
Coordinatrice Régionale Grand Ouest
Marie-Christine FAVE
Équipière locale Nantes
Nia MARSH
Équipier local Rennes
Paul YANG
Coordinateur Régional Centre Ouest
Daniel SCHWARTZ
Équipière locale Poitiers
Karina BRABHAM
Équipier local Tours
Rémi CHAMARD
Coordinatrice Régionale Sud Ouest
Joanna SCHLAKE
Equipier local Toulouse
Garrett SCHLAKE
Équipière locale I Connect Toulouse
Qiqi
Coordinateur Régional Méditerranée
Timothée BALLIN
Équipier local Marseille
Jean-Samuel COQUEREL
Équipière locale Corse GBU/GBL
Emmanuelle POLI
Équipier local Lyon
Rémy COURTIAL
Équipière locale Lyon
Meaghan Mc NEIL
Muslim students
Lyès
Coordinatrice Nationale I Connect
Instants Face Aux Questions
Marie-Christine FAVE
Mark Drama
Karina BRABHAM
Veritas Forum
Jérémie CORBEAU