Sharing Jesus with International Students
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 […]
WIN-WIN-WIN! (Part 1)
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, […]
COLLEGE MINISTER: WHAT IS YOUR MISSION & VISION?
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 […]
Remembering the Why
Whether you feel like you are killing it or barely surviving, it’s easy to lose sight of why we do college ministry. Too often, we lean on large turnouts and ministry “successes” for confidence in our call, or allow facing challenges to make us question it. That is a recipe for burnout. If we’re not […]
God Moving on Campus
Disciples Making Disciples I have just been in awe of what God has been doing in UTRGV. We are seeing so much fruit and we are so grateful to be able to witness His power. We are seeing students coming to know Jesus, we are seeing students hungry for the word of God, and we […]
Discipleship: More Than a Buzzword
When you look around churches and ministries everyone seems to be talking about discipleship but very few seem to be seeing real reproducible success in disciple-making. “Discipleship” has turned into a buzzword more than a reality. God has placed us in our ministry context to make disciples. This is the primary thing that we are […]
Maximizing the Holidays for International Outreach
I’m sure you know that the nations come to the United States to study on our campuses every semester. They are excited to pursue a higher education abroad, and experience American culture close up. Students have all kinds of expectations of making new American friends, visiting American places, and trying American food! However, because it […]
Meeting Internationals: Ask, Seek and Knock
Acts 17:26-27 – “From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not […]
Maximizing Your Summer
On our last new campus minister call, Kendal Danford, college minister in South Carolina, shared how to make the most of your summer through planning, praying, and resting. Sign up at the link to join our next call! https://bit.ly/48EM0mJ
How Serving in College Ministry Prepares Interns For Future Opportunities
We all know how formative a campus ministry is for students, but it can also be extremely formative for those who lead it. Whether they are called interns, campus missionaries, apprentices, or something else, it is apparent that asking students and recent grads to consider serving on a campus is extremely valuable, not only for […]