10 Books to Read with Student Leaders
I am often asked what we do to train our team of student leaders. Answer: books. Using a book enables us to cover more topics than we can in a weekly training meeting. Using the right kind of book can motivate and inspire students in ways that I can’t no matter how hard I try! […]
10 Keys for Building Evangelistic Momentum
I am an evangelist. Nothing gets me more stoked than sharing the good news of Jesus with someone for the first time. However the role of an evangelist was given to “equip the saints for the work of ministry” (Ephesians 4:12). It is not enough for an evangelist to simply “do evangelism.” He must equip […]
Campus Ministry Spotlight: Priority Christian Challenge
Priority Christian Challenge at California State University San Marcos was launched in August 1999 when there were only 5,000 students at this decade old university. Now, there are more than 18,000. Milt Hughes and Ruth Bran moved to San Marcos to begin the work in conjunction with Neil Walker, state director of Southern Baptist collegiate […]
5 Ways to Be Larger in College Ministry
Ever wanted your college ministry to be larger? Well, making your ministry larger doesn’t always center around the number of students who attend, but rather it’s the quality of your ministry that truly makes it great and impactful. Here are five key ways to be larger in campus ministry. 1. Look for colleagues in ministry […]
College Students, Wise Choices, and the Unknown
While she’s not one to spiritualize pop culture, Sarah Farley believes the well-known story “Into the Woods” hits on so many themes with which our college students struggle. As many students are in a season of wishing for things in their lives, they struggle with the fear of the unknown with their future. In this […]
How to Help College Students Not Waste Summer Break
With summer quickly approaching, college students all over the U.S. are dreaming about what they’ll do, where they’ll do it, and how much it will cost them—or how much they can make. What I wish someone would have said to me during those years is, don’t waste your summer! There’s no denying that the college […]
Are Your Students Allured by the Deep End?
As a young man growing up in Southern Appalachia, Conan Sherlin never had the opportunity for much swimming. He learned some basics during a beach trip one year, but even with that modest lesson, he wasn’t a very good swimmer. He didn’t practice the sport or improve on the mere basics he had been taught. […]
Do Your College Students Need Hope While Waiting?
Waiting, especially if it has been a long wait, wears on your heart and soul—especially for college students. They may believe God hears them; They believe He is able to bring their waiting to an end. So, why won’t He? In this blog for LifeWay Young Adults, Corley Shumaker explains that while she can’t answer for God […]
4 Considerations for Selecting College Student Leaders in Ministry
It’s that time of year when many college ministries are selecting leaders for the new year or semester. Giving college students an opportunity to step into leadership roles allows opportunities to develop their spiritual gifts, explore future and deeper ministry involvement, and fulfill a greater call on their lives to invest in God’s Kingdom. These are […]
Why Connecting Campus-Based and Church-Based Collegiate Ministers Is a Must
At times, leading a college ministry can be lonely and make moving forward can sometimes seem impossible. But, what if we could find the right balance for our individual contexts that allow ministry to flourish and more disciples to be made? Common goals are needed as well as a vision for accomplishing something great before […]