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New Semester Encouragement for Campus Ministers: Leading with Purpose and Prayer

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It was the first Monday night of the fall semester, and the Student Activities Department’s street dance had just kicked off. Forty students from our BCM leadership team—charged with being ambassadors of the gospel—were running the concession stand, mingling with the crowd, and having a great time. That’s when I noticed Joe, sitting alone on […]

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Transforming your Leadership with the TEAM Model

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“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin Leadership is more than authority. Leadership is about equipping others to thrive. In college ministry and beyond, effective leadership means helping people grow, not just telling them what to do.1 The TEAM Model offers a practical and biblical

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Saying Goodbye to Graduating International Students

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Giving international students a good send off and finding ways to stay connected is so valuable in keeping an ongoing relationship with them. It is encouraging to see God at work in their lives, even beyond the time they spend on your campus. As the semester is ending, here are things to consider as students

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Team Player: Ministering to Student Athletes

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“Let’s Go Cowboys! Let’s Go Cowboys! Let’s Go!” If I only had a dollar for every time I yell this during the week. I serve on a two-year campus where approximately 80 percent of the campus plays a team sport. I spend a lot of time going to games and team events. I arrived at

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Recruiting and Leading Next-Level Leaders

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It’s been said that who leads your college ministry will largely determine who your college ministry will reach. I’ve seen this to be true over and over again. The selection of staff and lead team members matter, and it ripples (or doesn’t) throughout campus. When selecting lead teams, select leaders from the parts of campus

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WIN-WIN-WIN (Part 2)

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Part one of this article is available here: collegeministry.com/win-win-win-part-1 In part one of this article, Adam shared the benefits that come from when our ministry partners well with students, and with other involved partners. He says it well here: “I believe in a third way: a WIN-WIN-WIN. This approach ensures that all parties involved can

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Kingdom Impact Through Vocational Discipleship

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“What is God’s will for my life? I think I’m going to change my major. What do you think I should do? I’m freaking out because I’m graduating and have no idea what to do next. Can you help me?” How often do you get questions like these from students? We all desire work that

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Sharing Jesus with International Students

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Developing the Vision in Our Students and Congregation In today’s fast-paced world, the need for clarity and engagement in our communities has never been more important. Whether we are speaking to our students or our congregation, establishing a strong vision is paramount for fostering genuine participation and growth. The Importance of Developing the Vision To

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WIN-WIN-WIN! (Part 1)

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Guide to having dynamic partnerships that expand the kingdom of God. “Think Win-Win” is a principle introduced by Stephen Covey in his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. It emphasizes a mindset of mutual benefit, encouraging individuals to seek solutions and agreements that are advantageous for all parties involved. This approach focuses on collaboration,

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COLLEGE MINISTER: WHAT IS YOUR MISSION & VISION?

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Why do you do college ministry? What is your ministry’s specific mission? How do you accomplish it? How do you know if you’re on target? Can you put these things into concise and compelling statements? Getting clarity on your mission and vision is essential for a leader who wants to impact the next generation for

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