Meeting Internationals: Ask, Seek and Knock

International students pose for a picture while eating dinner at the University of Memphis BCM

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

Kendal Danford speaks on Zoom Call for new campus ministers

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

Two college students stand beside sign reading "Who would you say Jesus is?" with sticky note answers on it.

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 […]

Preparing International Students as they Graduate or Transfer 

International students pose with life jackets on.

As we befriend international students, inevitably they will graduate or transfer on to another college. Here are some suggestions on how to prepare them as they leave: 1.) Prepare them to be alert for facing culture shock as they leave their current college. If they go back home, they will have experienced change and it […]

Leaders to Laborers: Developing a Student Leader Strategy

Gary Stidham presentation on "Leaders to Laborers: Developing a Student Leader Strategy"

This video was from our last new campus minster call, held monthly on Zoom. Have you been serving on your campus for 3 years or less? We would love to have you join us! Our next meeting is Wednesday, April 17 and the topic is: “Summer Strategy: Maximizing your Summer through Planning, Praying, and Resting.” Sign up […]

Being the Light: Preparing Students for the Workforce

College students pose together with thumbs up

This is the time of year when many students are preparing to enter the workforce, whether through graduation or an internship. How can we as college ministers help equip our students for these opportunities? How can we help them be ready to share about Jesus in these new settings? We asked Dr. Dr. Jing-Qiong Kang, […]

Ministering to Indian Students

American woman with female Indian student

There are thousands of Indian students coming to campuses in the United States. Most of these students are not Christians and come from a Hindu background. Our International Student Ministry team had Andy Pearce, with ISI, give some valuable insights on engaging Indian students at a recent zoom gathering. Here are some insights he shared: […]

The Final(s) Countdown! Serving Students During Finals & Semester’s End

College students gathered around a table building gingerbread houses

We have almost made it! The end of the semester is upon us. We asked a few college ministers to share with us some of their ideas of how they serve students and the events they have during this time.  “Here at ASU Downtown our staff and student leader team put on a “Christmas Whiteout […]

A Mid-Year Pause: First Semester Reflections

Four co-ed college students pose in front of the gingerbread house they have made.

Whether this is your 25th year in college ministry, or your first, it is good to stop and reflect on what God has taught you as you have worked with college students. Here, two campus missionaries in Vermont share their experiences from this first semester. Read them, be encouraged, and take some time to encourage […]

Save the Date! Collegiate Week 2024!

Collage of photos of students at Collegiate Week

Did you miss out on Collegiate week this past summer? Well, don’t miss out this year! Watch this video to see what Adam Venters, Director of Carolina BCM, has to say about why you should go to Collegiate Week! SAVE THE DATE! August 4-8, 2024!