Arkansas State University BCM Ministry Model
FRESHMEN 1st Three Weeks: The first three weeks of school are “solid gold.” They are so important! In those first three weeks, students subconsciously set their patterns for the next four years. If we hold that reaching freshmen during this time is so important then the response has to be big and multifaceted. Collect Contact […]
11 Keys to Thriving as an Introverted Evangelist
Early in my ministry, I was invited with some of my friends to join them doing direct evangelism on South Street in Philly during Friday nights. Our conversation starter was a sign that read “Are you going to heaven? Free Test.” My friends would engage as many as possible with the gospel. I was just […]
Part-Time Collegiate Ministry
One of the biggest challenges in part-time campus ministry is defining what “part-time” means in a particular context and then planning the tasks and relationships that will make the most impact. What are the important elements to consider when doing part-time campus ministry? Spending time with students: One sure thing is that it is impossible […]
Campus Assessment Tool
Congratulations! You’ve got a college or university campus near you! The campus is a prime location for gospel multiplication. Never are so many people going through the same stage of life in one place at one time. College students tend to be the most moldable, trainable, and send-able demographic on the planet. God has placed […]
Prayer Walking Guide
Someone once said that prayer walking is praying onsight with insight. It’s one thing to “know” about a campus, but it is another thing to walk where students walk and see what students see. This is a guide to give you some suggestions of things to pray. There are going to be a variety of […]
The End Game for College Ministry
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 […]
Reach More Students by Sowing Broadly
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. […]
How to Do an Effective Info Table
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 […]
Creating a Culture of Inclusion
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, […]
Fall Outreach Strategy
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 […]