The Three Laws of Commuter Ministry
Collegiate ministry is full of rewarding successes and frustrating moments, incredible opportunities as well as challenging barriers. If you are seeking to reach students on a primarily commuter campus, you are probably especially familiar with the challenging barriers part. Commuter students often have family responsibilities, work, and even other community involvement in addition to their […]
Sample Student Organization Constitution
Constitution of _________ Student Organization ARTICLE I Name The name of this organization will be ________________. This organization is a not-for-profit organization. ARTICLE II Purpose A. _______________is a ministry for college students with many opportunities for friendship, growth, service and leadership. It serves students at ________________ College and the greater collegiate community through Christian teaching, […]
Beginning a Church Based College Ministry
Step One Reality Check #1 – How much time do I really have to invest in this? Step Two Reality Check #2 – Do I really have a heart for this or is this item #14 on a fourteen item job description? Step Three Leave your guilt behind! You have […]
Building Key Relationships in College Ministry
Ministry is all about relationships. In addition to the students on the campus, there are relationships that must be nurtured in campus ministry. Key relationships on the campus: • The most important campus connection is with the office (usually Student Life or Student Activities) that is responsible for approving campus organizations. The persons in […]
Connecting Students to Church
One day your students will graduate and your campus ministry will not be there for them any more. Your ministry is an extension of the local church. A church can add value to the students’ lives by incorporating them into a family of multiple generations rather than merely peers. These adults can provide another layer […]
Depression & Anxiety Part Two
The stats are in! There are a ton of college students struggling with various forms of mental illness. Approximately 25% of college students have been diagnosed or treated for a mental health condition in the past year. Among the top mental health concerns are depression and anxiety. In a study conducted with college counseling center […]
Depression & Anxiety Part One
Things Ministers Should Know • Know your personal limitations. Do not try to counsel in areas where you are not trained. Personally vet counselors in your area that you can trust to share faith-based counsel with your student. Does your church or ministry have funds to help financially support professional help for your students? • […]
Leading People to the Frontlines When the Frontlines Come to You
Not too long ago, pastors and missionaries needed to use photos and videos to help people see the multi-ethnic reality of the world. The frontlines of the cross-cultural discipleship at the heart of the Great Commission seemed far away. Not so anymore! Do you want your congregation to see the nations now? Just take a […]
Developing Small Groups in College Ministry
Whether a church or a campus ministry, groups are a key component to making disciples to fulfill a ministry’s strategy. In college age ministry it is imperative to reproduce disciples so that a ministry sustains and even grows from one school year to the next. Groups help create that multiplication. It has long been known […]
Developing Student Leaders for a College Ministry
It is tempting for a volunteer or part time college ministry leader to say it is simpler and more effective time wise to do it all one’s self. Yet, enlisting and developing student leaders is at the very heart of what we are to do and will benefit us and the ministry. Four Reasons to […]