Long ago when I was attending Texas A&M, a meteorology student had constructed a simple – you might say “elegant” – little site to report that day’s weather on campus. You simply logged on to “weather.tamu.edu” – if I’m remembering correctly – and the cartoon stick figure would be wearing …
This week, I’ll be posting (and occasionally updating) some solid ideas that you could pretty easily work on – or get students to work on – at this point in the semester. And if you’ve already done these things, I’d love to hear about it. In my visit awhile back …
This week, I’ll be posting (and occasionally updating) some solid ideas that you could pretty easily work on – or get students to work on – at this point in the semester. And if you’ve already done these things, I’d love to hear about it. I’ve visited Willow Creek Community …
Surely there’s an introductory class you could slip into. (I guess it depends on your campus.) But what if you audited (officially or unofficially) a class this semester? What would it teach you (or remind you) about your mission field? How would it help you remember – and encourage – …
If your student leaders have only gotten deeply involved in your college ministry, then how well do they actually understand your college ministry’s distinctives? It’s like those adults who say, “When I was little, I thought every family drove to Nebraska every summer!” Your student leaders rarely have any context for …
I thought I’d write this week about ways to prepare a college ministry’s student leaders for those about to walk on your campus or (especially) walk through the doors of your ministry. With some basic readings, discussions, or other resources, those student leaders can be much more prepared to welcome, …
What happens at your campus during the summer? Is it “business as usual,” albeit with a bit smaller attendance? While hundreds or thousands of students might indeed be taking classes this summer, even then there’s a good chance some irregular things are taking place, too – from summer camps to …
Who’s coming to your college ministry to ask for assistance? Would campus officials, local churches, community non-profits, or anyone think of your ministry as a resource for volunteers, “owning” a special event, Help in a crisis or with a pop-up need, or other help? Getting there requires relationships, availability, and a …
I hope you’ve got students who participate in campus activities with a large part of their motivation to build relationships with nonbelievers, to influence the campus for the common good, or to see a segment influenced for Christ. (Of course, there’s something to be said for participation with other motives, …
Is there any niche on your campus where you’re known, simply because you’ve been present? A college minister’s ministry of presence can successfully grow in common spaces, in student centers or dining halls or dorm lobbies. But God has created you as more than just a minister, too. And it’s likely …
