Every once in awhile, it’s simply encouraging the realize the magnificence of our opportunity in college ministry. And there’s a sort of “meta-metaphor” when you start talking about the college campuses themselves – not only are their breadth and beauty analogous to the enormity and impact of the task, but they …
I ran into a list of “10 Uniquely Stunning Campuses.” It seems to me the Buzzfeed user-author might have simply slapped down some interesting campus pictures to make a post, but the pictures themselves are quite cool. Here’s the post. But maybe that makes a good point: There are places …
In case you’re unaware, Guy Chmieleski’s Faith on Campus blog is hosting another blogathon this week, this time on a definitely under-disucussed issue in campus ministry: Self-Leadership! Today is Day 2 of 3, so be sure to check out the posts already up (and ask questions or make comments)… and …
It’s the third day of the Back-to-School Blogathon over at Faith on Campus, and this is definitely worth checking out today (if you haven’t already). As always, there’s a good collection of articles from people around our world; much of it is good review to think about as we head …
One of the most important discussions we can have with our staff members, volunteers, and student leaders centers around the hospitality of our ministry. I don’t just mean how we treat first-timers (though that’s a big part), or simply how our ministry presents itself in the first three weeks of …
One of the most successful series I’ve ever done is “College Ministry Poles,” which looks at the spectrum of options available to ministries in 6 key areas. It’s a discussion that comes directly from seeing hundreds of college ministries around the U.S., and it also inspired lots of comments. The …
One of the themes I’m most passionate about is “backwards college ministry.” That’s how I describe an approach to each and every method – from big events to teaching series to a single large group meeting. And I honestly believe this is the BEST way to make plans for your …
This week, on the hinge between lazy July and oh-so-not-lazy August, I figured I’d offer some reading that applies to the start of the school year! So check back all week for some past ideas that might just be your best new idea. Today, I offer a whole category for …
Many of you were on Spring Break during the last two weeks, and several of the recent posts have been a little lengthy, too. So I figured it might be helpful to have a “catch-up day”! (It’s also a good chance, as the Final Four approaches, to re-read the posts …
ChurchLeaders.com posted an article the other day by Catalyst’s head, Brad Lomenick, entitled “20 Points on Leading Millennials.” Obviously, this is our audience – and will continue to be for awhile – so being good college ministers requires learning the Millennials. What I particularly like about this article, though, is …
