College Ministry: A Long-Term Career?
A few years ago, I started polling my blog readers so that I could: Better understand who you are Gain some statistical data Test out some theories I have Attempt to provide some posts that are meaningful and relevant to the work we are doing One of the first questions I ever posted was: How long […]
How to Make the Most of Your Summer Sabbath
Even though it has been a long time since I served on a college campus as a campus minister, I still feel like taking a deep sigh of relief as the summer approaches! I guess that routine of looking forward to the summer and a little bit slower pace just carries over all the […]
Reaching Greeks on the College Campus
“Oh my gosh, thank you guys so much! This is awesome!” As a college or campus minister this is how you pray that every meeting with university staff would end. Sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn’t…but either way you still ask God to provide opportunities to pioneer the Gospel into the foreign land in […]
Mentoring in Collegiate Ministry–Dr. Chuck Lawless and Chris James
If you missed Collegiate Week, you will definitely want to check out this great video of one of the leader sessions where Dr. Chuck Lawless and Chris James shared about their experiences with mentoring. Dr. Chuck Lawless is Dean and Vice-President of Graduate Studies and Ministry Centers at Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, NC, where he […]
10 Simple Leadership Tips for a New Semester
Arliss Dickerson, a seasoned campus minister and leadership consultant, shares 10 simple leadership tips for those ministering to college students. 1. Never be sloppy with ministry money; avoid even the appearance of questionable actions. 2. Recognize and wisely use different times of the day, week, month and semester (Enlistment time, slow time which equals paperwork […]
Delegation in Collegiate Ministry–Video by Chip Henderson
Ever struggle with what areas of ministry to “give away” to others versus what key areas you should manage? Chip Henderson, pastor of Pinelake Church in Mississippi gave some great insight to leaders at Collegiate Week on how he addresses this question in his own church and ministry. Check out this video for some great […]
The “Engage” Method: Sparking Community in Your College Ministry
During a recent panel at Collegiate Week, Tony Angelo of Shadow Hills Church in Las Vegas shared a great strategy their church’s collegiate ministry uses for connecting with students and keeping them connected for the long term. Check out his guest blog! “Most people who have been involved in college ministry for any amount of […]
Update from the BCNet Leadership Team
The Leadership Team serves to resource and encourage all those who minister to college students (church-based college ministers, BCM directors, collegiate church planters). Two of the main ongoing projects of the leadership team are the Leadership Track at Glorieta Collegiate Week and the National Collegiate Ministries Summit in Nashville, April 29-May 1, 2015. Those serving on the […]
Small Group Ministry and the College Campus
Changed lives are the ultimate indicator of effectiveness in collegiate ministry. We all know the incredible blessing of watching a student come to faith, grow spiritually, and bring their friends to Christ. I have learned that small groups are a strategic tool that God often uses to impact both Christian students, and those who are […]
10 Summer Suggestions for College Ministers
For College Ministers summer brings a bit of a change in schedule and pace for most. I believe it is a key time for investing in your growth and development as a College Minister and spiritual leader. Here are 10 suggestions for your summer. Pick out and order four books that you will read over […]