In the early years, the publication focused on the evangelistic programs of its parent organization, featuring coverage of YFC's international efforts and the rise to fame of Billy Graham, who had begun his career as an evangelist employed by YFC.
In the 1950s and beyond it expanded its focus to discussing current cultural and social concerns from a Christian perspective.
In October 1965, the name of the magazine was changed to Campus Life, the same name YFC had begun using for its local high school clubs.
[2] Writers and editors who served at Campus Life and Ignite Your Faith include Philip Yancey, Warren Wiersbe, Dawson McAllister, Stephen R. Lawhead, Gregg Lewis, James P. Long, Chris Lutes, Jay Kesler, Dean Merrill, Harold Myra, Paul Robbins, and Tim Stafford.
In January 2009, Christianity Today International announced that it was ending publication of Ignite Your Faith after the Spring 2009 issue.