If you are new to your campus or your campus has changed over time, then it may be a good time to evaluate your campus context. My seminary professor consistently said, “Your context dictates your ministry.” Research your campus Review the campus quick facts. Does your ministry reflect the campus? Is there a demographic […]
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We factor the vision of multiplication into everything we do. All my life I have been haunted by my multiplication tables! When I was a kid, my mom spent hours testing me with those stupid flash cards. Now, I am haunted by my multiplication tables in a different way. I am overwhelmed by the amazing
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If you want to have a ministry that is consistently growing and reaching new people you will need to sow broadly with the good works and good news of Jesus. The Example of Jesus Jesus started his ministry by sowing broadly with loving service and preaching the gospel of the kingdom to thousands of people.
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At the start of school each fall, you may have opportunity to engage students as they first hit the campus. Here are some things to keep in mind in this very effective way of making contacts! Make sure to show up early so that you can get the best spot. Have one person standing on
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“Bible memorization is absolutely fundamental to spiritual formation. If I had to choose between all the disciplines of the spiritual life, I would choose Bible memorization, because it is a fundamental way of filling our minds with what it needs. This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth. That’s where you
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Include – To make someone a part of something. We all want to reach new heights of inclusion in our ministries. The foundation for all of our efforts on college campuses is to seek and to save the lost and to make disciples of all nations. In this way, we know who the someone is,
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I still remember my first time attending a small group during my sophomore year at California State University in Chico. I had begun getting involved with Christian Challenge by attending large group meetings, but hadn’t yet tried a small group. I walked into someone’s house, hoping this would result in lasting relationships that could thrive
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I am often asked what we do to train our team of student leaders. Answer: books. Using a book enables us to cover more topics than we can in a weekly training meeting. Using the right kind of book can motivate and inspire students in ways that I can’t no matter how hard I try!
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As a campus ministry leader, we are missionaries to the campus. Just like any mission, campus ministry has a “missional code” that needs to be broken. A Perspectives course I took revealed embracing learning is an essential first step for any missionary. We must learn the culture and language of the people we want to
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The first few weeks of the fall semester are the most important time for you to reach students. It’s harvest time! Do you remember your first weeks as a freshman in college? The friends and choices students make in the first weeks often impact the rest of their lives. Our ministry believes that the first
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