Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church of America
Religious Affiliates: Ty Gregory and Madeleine Dorst
Student Contact: Amber Birdwell
RUF (Reformed University Fellowship) is the official campus ministry of the Presbyterian Church in America. This ministry holds to the district teachings of the historic reformation, such as the authority of the inspired scriptures, the grace of the gospel, salvation by faith alone through Christ alone, and all to the glory of God alone. The ministry consequently places ordained pastors who must subscribe the historic teachings on the college campus to work with the students who will lead the ministry. RUF welcomes any student from any background to come be a part of what they are doing at USC.
Ty Gregory is a SoCal native, born and raised outside of Los Angeles. He didn’t hear the life-altering Gospel Story until college. Soon after he was compelled to go to seminary, eventually earning his MA in Biblical and Theological Studies from Westminster Seminary California. He most recently served as a Pastoral Resident at Denver Presbyterian Church, teaching and preaching regularly while overseeing the Youth Group and launching a Singles ministry. He met his lovely wife, Karen, while studying abroad in Israel. Their wild and friendly daughter, Mila, is one year old and she loves students!
Ty is honored and thrilled to continue the work at USC. He enjoys running, basketball (go Warriors!), traveling, reading, and meaningful conversations with friends. He is excited to turn students into coffee connoisseurs and foodies in LA. Most of all, he can’t wait to witness spiritual friendships deepen and widen as students follow Jesus with everything they have.
Madeleine Dorst grew up in Oklahoma and graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2020 with a degree in English and an unofficial minor in RUF. She’s thrilled to now be here doing RUF at USC! She enjoys reading, watching and reviewing movies, a good dance party, dark chocolate everything, walks, and playing board games. She loves exploring L.A with students and talking about God, life, art, and everything in between.
