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Category: TRECC, OR to NC -april ’08

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After ministering to college students for 8 years, I've spent the last 11 years trying to help push our whole field forward. This has all meant, among other things, a yearlong road trip, an e-book (Reaching the Campus Tribes), exploring 350+ campuses, consulting, writing, speaking, and more. I love any opportunity to serve college ministers or others who want to reach college students better.

 

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Category: TRECC, OR to NC -april ’08

trecc #9: one last hour

Benson Hines April 16, 2008 chapter 6 - the northwest / chapter 6a - the TRECC / TRECC, OR to NC -april '08Leave a comment

Sure, I had options. I could have driven straight through, from Portland to North Carolina, and arrived in a few days, easy. I could have left Portland earlier, giving myself a couple of weeks or more to explore and drive a little bit each day. I could even have flown, …

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trecc #8: opportunity cost

Benson Hines April 15, 2008 chapter 6a - the TRECC / TRECC, OR to NC -april '08One Comment

This last big TRECC stretch represents yet another common type of day during this year-long road trip. See if you can guess what it might be, just by reading the setup. [New? You’re coming in on the very end of the very unique portion of a very unique trip. You …

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trecc #7: full circle sabbath

Benson Hines April 14, 2008 chapter 6a - the TRECC / TRECC, OR to NC -april '083 Comments

Today was a Sabbath. Yes, I’m still TRECCing across the U.S. – through 5 states today, in fact. I even got to wander Notre Dame’s campus, which is obviously a treat. One more day of the TRECC to go. But like I’ve tried to do most weeks of this trip, …

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trecc #6: surreal stew

Benson Hines April 13, 2008 chapter 6a - the TRECC / churches / TRECC, OR to NC -april '084 Comments

I could write pages and pages and pages tonight. I won’t, but I could. It has been one of the most eventful and interesting days of my life – but more than that, it’s been surreal in its combinations. [In case you’re new, I’m blogging a little differently than usual …

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trecc #5: locality abounds

Benson Hines April 12, 2008 chapter 6a - the TRECC / churches / context clues / TRECC, OR to NC -april '08One Comment

As I’ve journeyed from Portland to, presently, Minneapolis, I’ve obviously covered a lot of country. And like so much of this trip, it’s been an opportunity to enjoy locality – the “localness” of various cool places all across the U.S. While I’m not hanging out for long in any one …

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trecc #4: a getting the job done day

Benson Hines April 11, 2008 chapter 6a - the TRECC / TRECC, OR to NC -april '08One Comment

I’m enjoying this week of more detailed updates. Yes, they’re a little more tedious to write (and read), and neither you guys nor I would survive for long like this. But these posts provide a good, lasting insight into the realities of this year-long road trip. [You can catch up …

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trecc #3: pursuing Fargo

Benson Hines April 10, 2008 chapter 6a - the TRECC / TRECC, OR to NC -april '08One Comment

The main fact that governed this day’s itinerary was one ambitious goal: making it to the Fargo, ND, area in time to attend a college ministry. [This is a week-long series logging my random drive from Portland to North Carolina, including a pretty in-depth look at each crazy day. You …

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trecc #2: a full dose of montana

Benson Hines April 9, 2008 chapter 6a - the TRECC / TRECC, OR to NC -april '08Leave a comment

“The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof…” Montana is the 3rd state in a row that I hadn’t visited before this trip – Washington and Idaho were the others, and North Dakota will be a new state for me, too. Pretty exciting. [In case you’re new, this is …

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trecc #1: portland to missoula

Benson Hines April 8, 2008 chapter 6a - the TRECC / TRECC, OR to NC -april '08Leave a comment

The first half-day of this TRECC (Terribly Random Excursion Cross-Country) already included two moments of interstate awkwardness. But believe you me, there have been plenty of others on this trip. When I stopped to get gas in Oregon, the scruffy fellow who appeared at my window as I opened the …

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quite a trecc

Benson Hines April 8, 2008 chapter 6a - the TRECC / TRECC, OR to NC -april '082 Comments

As you may remember, I mentioned a few days ago I would soon be taking an unusual next step on this Exploring journey. And a few weeks ago, I mentioned I might have a special “Blog Event” coming up. Well, today is that day! Actually, it’s both days. Wait – …

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