Making the Most of Your Summers
When I think of collegiate ministry, I equate the year-long experience to an incredible ride down the rapids of the middle section of the Ocoee River in southeast Tennessee. The fall semester is the immediate launch into Class III rapids called “Grumpy.” It is typical to be launched out of the boat with the only […]
Including My Family in Ministry
As a husband, father, and minister it is without question my family is my primary ministry calling. My wife and I are blessed with three children who are currently 22, 19, and 17. While I have always desired and prioritized my wife and children being involved in my ministry, each season has been different. The […]
How do I find a good local church?
First, do you believe it’s necessary to be a member of a local church? Check out this 3-minute video: https://youtu.be/QL48dnkYO5c Second, here are some thoughts that hopefully make finding a good local church less of a mystery. Be sure to check out this questionnaire, which can help you organize your observations about a church. Top […]
8 Key People to Know on Your Campus
Although every campus is different in size and culture, these are general “key holders” to your campus that will positively impact your ability to build relationships across your campus. Even though our primary objection is to reach students through evangelism and discipleship, God has given us an entire campus community full of administrators, staff, faculty, […]
Reaching Commuter Students
About a year ago, I transitioned to the University of Memphis and one of the first things I learned was how different ministry dynamics can be on a large commuter campus. A commuter campus is simply one where most students live at home or in an off-campus apartment and commute to their classes daily. Even […]
How to Partner Well with Churches
“Working with churches is always going to be a partnership and not a competition.” On our last New Campus Minister Zoom call, Daniel Johnson shared some good ideas about how to partner with local churches, not just financially, but in every area of ministry. Watch the video to learn more! Daniel Johnson is the Regional […]
15 Questions to Help You Know Your Campus’ Dynamics
Are you a new campus minister? Are you a senior director, but starting on a new campus? It is incredibly important that you become an expert on your campus community as soon as possible by asking the right questions. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but here are fifteen questions to help you […]
The Final(s) Countdown! Serving Students During Finals & Semester’s End
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 […]
Being a Good Citizen Where You Serve
I am the Associate BCM Director at Lander University in Greenwood, South Carolina. For over thirteen years, I have had the unique privilege to serve at my alma mater along with Scott Smith, the BCM Director. Scott has served in this role for decades and I have watched opportunities unfold for campus ministry during my […]
Start of Fall Reflections
It has been a busy start to the semester! Now that the initial rush is over for many of us, it is a good time to stop and reflect on all that has happened, as well as find time for rest. We asked three college ministers to give us their input: Shannon Hughes, Campus minister […]