No one likes being the “new kid on the block.” Just thinking about it takes us back to those times when we experienced loneliness and unfamiliarity in the new places of our lives. It even makes me think about my early years of school as I tried to fit in and be accepted by others […]
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It was senior superlative time at my high school. We had borrowed the county’s voting machines for our oh-so-important elections and were preparing for the influx of students to come through the gym. As we were setting up the machines, a volunteering mother mentioned that she never had used one before. As she put
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There are 4,964 international students in Arkansas. The majority of these come from the 10/40 window. Many of these have no idea of what Jesus Christ has done for them. What can we do to help them really see and experience the love of Christ? The greatest thing we can do is bombard heaven
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By Steve Masters South Louisiana from Lafayette to east of Baton Rouge received from 20 to 30 inches of rain this past weekend. Thousands and thousands of houses have flooded. It has caused unbelievable damage. It is the scope of Hurricane Katrina. There is a tremendous need for mudouts of homes. That is a
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The first month of school shapes collegiate ministry for the entire year. Sure, God can and does move in October or April, but typically what does or doesn’t happen the first month of the university year matters in October and in April. Students set their patterns the first three weeks of Fall semester. They
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By Bill Noe Collegiate Week 2016 is about to begin! In a few short days (Aug. 7th), approximately 1,800 college students will travel to Glorieta, NM for a week filled with amazing teaching, impactful worship, relevant breakouts, and LOTS of late-night Collegiate Week fun. We’re grateful to have Timothy Ateek and Rush of Fools
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A few years ago, I started polling my blog readers so that I could: Better understand who you are Gain some statistical data Test out some theories I have Attempt to provide some posts that are meaningful and relevant to the work we are doing One of the first questions I ever posted was: How long
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Even though it has been a long time since I served on a college campus as a campus minister, I still feel like taking a deep sigh of relief as the summer approaches! I guess that routine of looking forward to the summer and a little bit slower pace just carries over all the
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Spring break signals a time of freedom and road trips for many college students, but spring break can bring the unique opportunity to spend extra time with international students. While there is an emptiness in campus life due to the quick exodus of most students, some international students remain behind with often nothing to do.
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The Church Based Team works to mobilize and resource local church leadership in ministering to college students, and to provide church ministry & campus ministry (BCM, BSU, BSM, etc.) partnership models and opportunities. Those serving on the team include: Christian Anders – Minister to Collegiates & Twenty-Somethings, Istrouma Baptist, Baton Rouge, LA Matt Geddie – College
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