Cooperation: Good for the Kingdom, Good for Local Ministry
When senior leaders from nearly a dozen campus ministries gathered to talk about what is happening on college campuses across the nation, the fellowship and stories were rich. It also provided a brief...
View ArticleCampus Ministry: The Changing Face of Evangelism
It can be a rough time for evangelism on campus. Books such as unChristian tell us most young people view Christians–especially those who evangelize–as intolerant folks who cram religion down others’...
View ArticleMaking the Transition to College
Summer’s the time when high-school grads go to parties and turn their sights toward college. Then, in what seems like a few moments, this group of wide-eyed students arrives on campus to navigate a...
View ArticleMoving Students Toward Maturity
A recent Barna study reveals the disturbing fact that most Christians remain quite unsure of the goal and process of growing in Christ. When asked to articulate their idea of spiritual maturity, 80...
View ArticleKeeping the Fifth: Honoring Your Parents in College
Most college students experience it over their first Christmas break—the inevitable fight with the parents about rules, curfews and the like. For most of the year, students live with little...
View ArticleCampus Ministry: Keeping Your Axe Sharp (and Your Soul Alive)
In a popular parable, two woodcutters engage in a race to see who can fell the most trees in a single day. As the race begins, the first woodsman works harder and harder all day to chop down trees. The...
View ArticleHelping Students Find the Quiet in Their Noisy Lives
College life is a constant barrage of activities, media and people. If you doubt that, check out the typical college student’s living space. Most students live in doubles, triples or quads. The numbers...
View ArticleCampus Ministry: The Interfaith Invitation
Should Christians participate in interfaith activities? If so, are there any guidelines about balancing interfaith cooperation with faithfulness to core values and beliefs? These questions became more...
View ArticleCampus Ministry: Using Technology to Increase the Impact of Your Mission Trip
I am not a blogger or a tweeter, or for that matter even a regular Facebook updater. For starters, I’m not that witty or interesting. Second, I can’t seem to find time to write consistently for an...
View ArticleSix Proven Leadership Lessons
Here are six leadership lessons that'll help you, uh, lead. The post Six Proven Leadership Lessons appeared first on YouthWorker.
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