Before 1999, I had heard various individuals speak on the topic of prayer-walking. To be honest, the concept was vague to me. That was until I experienced the benefits of prayer-walking in November 1999. In preparation for a summer youth mission trip to Seattle, Washington, I traveled to the great Northwest to meet with a […]
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“By neglecting fasting and prayer you are blocking a dynamic means by which the Holy Spirit brings change.” Bill Bright, Founder of Campus Crusade for Christ Prayer can have a tremendous impact on a college campus. This is a truth that Bill Bright fully understood. The founder of Campus Crusade for Christ grasped the
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An apprentice is someone who intentionally and strategically learns from others whose knowledge, experience, skills, and practices are beyond theirs. If you are familiar with Spanish, you may know that “aprender” means “to learn.” This is the root meaning of “apprentice.” A disciple is a follower of a teacher or a leader, similar to an
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The first 3-5 weeks offer a unique opportunity with new students that will not be duplicated at any other time during the school year. They are open. They are looking for friends. They are used to filling out forms. Good summers make great falls. Plan events, make reservations, print promotional materials, write curriculum, sign student
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“O You who hear prayer, to You shall all flesh come.” Psalm 65:2 The life of the college minister is founded on and framed by prayer. At its core, prayer is asking. When we pray, we seek to obtain something from someone (God) who can give it; we implore, entreat, petition. We make a request
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In recent years surveys have indicated that most college freshmen active in church in high school are not connecting to church in college. Some said, “Nine out of ten are dropping out.” Another said it’s not nearly that bad, it is “ONLY seven out of ten”. So, why is it happening? For most, I believe
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I devoured the book “Deliberate Simplicity” where Dave Browning lays out the case that in ministry, “less is more, and more is better.” There are a lot of good things that we can do as college ministries, but having less complexity and radically focusing on the best things, we can multiply faster and reach more
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God has blessed me with an amazing staff of 7 people. By His grace, God has brought them to our ministry. The following insights are principles I have stumbled upon through trial and error over the last five years of campus ministry. The Size of Your Vision, The Size of Your Staff If you want a
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I just got back from a mission trip to Germany to help a campus ministry called Connexxion. They’re doing a great job of reaching and discipling college students in a very hard to reach place. Some of the things we do translate to their context while other things don’t. This inspired me to ask myself
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BE REAL, OR BE IGNORED Authenticity trumps everything – the more personal, the more powerful. Vulnerability is your secret weapon when communicating to college students. If students even suspect that you are not being authentic, then they will immediately tune you out. When I tell about a struggle I have faced or I am currently
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