How to Partner Well with Churches
“Working with churches is always going to be a partnership and not a competition.” On our last New Campus Minister Zoom call, Daniel Johnson shared some good ideas about how to partner with local...
View ArticleCampus Outreach Opportunities
In 30 years of campus ministry, I’ve seen all kinds of outreach efforts by campus ministries at various kinds of campuses. Every campus ministry should have an outreach strategy- even those located at...
View ArticleReaching Commuter Students
About a year ago, I transitioned to the University of Memphis and one of the first things I learned was how different ministry dynamics can be on a large commuter campus. A commuter campus is simply...
View Article8 Key People to Know on Your Campus
Although every campus is different in size and culture, these are general “key holders” to your campus that will positively impact your ability to build relationships across your campus. Even though...
View ArticleMissions Fundraising Made Simple
Are you familiar with the phrase “Where God guides, God provides”? Maybe some of us are too familiar with this phrase – to the point that we overlook the Scriptural truth of this statement. In Matthew...
View ArticleConnecting with International Students during Easter
As international students step onto college campuses, they are taking in all the sights and sounds of a new place. They are figuring out where to hang out, where they belong, and learning different...
View ArticleFinding and Equipping Your Campus Ministry Interns
Do you have the ability to recruit recent graduates to join your campus ministry staff? Wonderful! Recruiting young campus missionaries or interns is a double win. First, a growing team allows you to...
View ArticleMinistering to Indian Students
There are thousands of Indian students coming to campuses in the United States. Most of these students are not Christians and come from a Hindu background. Our International Student Ministry team had...
View ArticleEngaging the College Campus
God transformed my life when I was a freshman in college. I had been blessed with an opportunity to play college baseball, and I thought that was going to be the most influential and important part...
View ArticleIt’s Never too Late!
By now, most state conventions have appointed students to “GO & SERVE” this summer. Deadlines have been met, and hard lines have been drawn as final preparations and decisions for summer mission...
View ArticleHow do I find a good local church?
First, do you believe it’s necessary to be a member of a local church? Check out this 3-minute video: https://youtu.be/QL48dnkYO5c Second, here are some thoughts that hopefully make finding a good...
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From Freshman to Missionary: Mobilization Pathways
Have you experienced the joy that comes from watching graduating seniors step out into the world and walk confidently into great commission living? There’s nothing quite like it! Each individual’s...
View ArticleBeing the Light: Preparing Students for the Workforce
This is the time of year when many students are preparing to enter the workforce, whether through graduation or an internship. How can we as college ministers help equip our students for these...
View ArticleLeaders to Laborers: Developing a Student Leader Strategy
This video was from our last new campus minster call, held monthly on Zoom. Have you been serving on your campus for 3 years or less? We would love to have you join us! Our next meeting is Wednesday,...
View ArticlePreparing International Students as they Graduate or Transfer
As we befriend international students, inevitably they will graduate or transfer on to another college. Here are some suggestions on how to prepare them as they leave: 1.) Prepare them to be alert for...
View ArticleIncluding My Family in Ministry
As a husband, father, and minister it is without question my family is my primary ministry calling. My wife and I are blessed with three children who are currently 22, 19, and 17. While I have always...
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