Do you want your students to be counter-cultural? Of course, you can inspire them to hold truths in the face of relativism, to fight for righteousness when sin is celebrated, and to hope when all seems hopeless. Any of those actions will provide an awesome witness-by-contrast, as the watching world …
College ministry is an ideal time to work on biblical conflict resolution. Like so many areas of growth, this is one that can be worked on well in an environment where people have more autonomy than they did in high school but are still “learning the ropes” on young adulthood …
Yes, the school year ends. Pretty soon, actually. And while you’ve likely got “finish strong” plans for both your large group teaching and small group curricula, it might be worth considering an add-on (or maybe a replacement). What if your last few weeks were spent doubling down on all that …
With students leaving town and campuses often closed on some day or another, can campus ministries even celebrate Easter, or use Easter time strategically? Of course they can. Here are some thoughts from past posts about this week. If you’ve missed some opportunities this year, put them on the calendar …
It’s easy to miss teachable moments related to current events, especially because some college campuses feel pretty insulated from what’s happening “outside.” (Students will always have a range of focus on current events, from the deeply engaged to the highly ignorant.) But one issue I think it would be a …
Your Spring Break plans may include one “pillar” that you’re inviting students to – a ski trip, a mission trip, etc. – or may involve your students pursuing a variety of paths (including things like “Alternative Spring Break” with others on the campus). Regardless, have you considered facilitating some sort …
A radio station that only recently has become part of my regular rotation celebrated its 24th anniversary this week. Like watching Shark Tank or any other discussion of entrepreneurial endeavors, hearing the hosts reminisce about the early risk, choices, and audience response was fascinating. And it drew me in all …
As I continue placing (small) pebbles in your shoe, hoping to give you something to think about as the new semester approaches… I want to ask: Have your students caught your vision for church involvement? College ministers – just like all other Christians – can differ on what “biblical church …
Since you’re likely either done with the semester/quarter or about to be, I thought I’d offer a week of very brief “pebbles in your shoes.” Take or leave these ideas, but maybe they’ll provide some good pondering over Christmas dinners and some good fleshing-out on the drive to grandma’s. Today’s …
I can’t believe it’s almost been two decades since my first Finals Week as a college student. It’s probably because of that distance that I don’t really remember being challenged about “finishing strong” when it came to Finals Week. What happened with the school calendar seems like it was pretty …
