What a joy it is to endorse David (Busch) and Lynn Buschman and their ministry! I became a Christian at Princeton University through the ministry of Athletes in Action. I know the college context well, having served as a faculty member at Princeton University and the University of Oxford and having lectured on philosophy and spoken evangelistically on dozens of college campuses.

I have worked with hundreds of campus ministry leaders. There are none that I would recommend more highly than Busch and Lynn. Busch played a substantial role in my own early discipleship. He loved me; he had time for me; he shared wise, practical advice based on his lived experience; and, with great learning and skill, he always pointed me back to the richness and life-transforming power of the Word of God. Busch challenged me to always put God first and to develop not just knowledge about God but an intimate relationship with God. Busch modelled humility at all times and encouraged me to be more concerned about being useful than about being impressive. I have never forgotten that critical advice.

David and Lynn also invited me not only into their home but into the inside workings of their family life, which is as healthy, encouraging, and Christ-centered as any family I know. What an invaluable gift it is for a college student to be able to observe and learn from the Buschman family as his or her hopes and priorities for the future are being formed.

Truly and without any qualification, David and Lynn Buschman receive my highest endorsement and my deepest gratitude. I hope you will consider supporting them in some way. I can assure you that any investment in them is an exponential investment in the kingdom of God and will result in student after student knowing they are loved, developing the spiritual disciplines to thrive at college, and graduating from college with a firm and inspired commitment to follow Jesus and serve Him faithfully for the rest of their lives.” – Dr. Vince Vitale

I will forever be grateful that God brought Busch into my life my freshman year at Princeton. Looking back, I am surprised by how quickly I began to lose touch with my faith upon arriving at a largely secular campus. Getting introduced to Busch and the welcoming Athletes in Action community largely turned that around for me and gave me a much-needed space to center myself in the Lord. Beyond that, the support I felt from him was unending. Busch has the remarkable gift of being able to personally connect with those around him, and knew just how to strengthen my relationship with God. I am thrilled to be able to support his endeavors financially in the hopes that other Princeton students can be a part of a similar experience to mine.

Princeton is a great place but can also be very challenging. Looking back, it was often an overwhelming task, not only to balance Division 1 athletics with world-class academics, but to stand firm in Christ amidst a worldly, secular environment. David Buschman stepped into my life as a mentor and friend and helped me navigate these tasks. In the heat of a rigorous curriculum and the highs and lows of a competitive athletic career, he was a consistent supporter, fan, and confidant. I remember him hustling from game to game, from match to match, making his presence felt by those he came to support. Not only did you feel Busch was your biggest fan, you also thoroughly enjoyed the conversations with him. Busch never turned down an opportunity to meet with us, and no question or sentiment was too bizarre or controversial for him to tackle alongside us. He seemed to have references, resources, and refreshing thoughts on almost any topic or challenge I wanted to engage. Having Busch as our Athletes in Action leader made for an enriching four-year experience, and the Lord used him instrumentally in my spiritual growth through college. I still lean on him to this day as a mentor and friend.

Busch’s ministry was a huge blessing to me as a student, and has continued to impact me since I left Princeton. He was a friendly face when I arrived in what seemed like a whole new world. He was a stable source of encouragement and wisdom as I navigated the challenging experience of being a Christian at Princeton. And he has continued to be both a mentor and a friend as I experience professional highs and lows and as I grow as a husband and father. I sincerely believe that Busch plays a unique and extremely valuable role on campus. His experience and tenure along with his conscious investment in building strong relationships across ministries and university bodies position him as both a connector and an influencer on campus. He offers context and stability in a world of constant change, and he does it with humility and a genuine desire to see all Christian ministry at Princeton flourish. I consider the opportunity to partner with Busch, both financially and in prayer and encouragement, a great honor and joy!