How To Reach More Men In Your Ministry
[vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][text_output] You may have noticed that men are like an endangered species in your college ministry and church. There’s so few that they’re likely to become extinct. You may not have noticed as much in your church because often men still hold many prominent roles, but in many campus ministries the leadership […]
3 Practical Ways To Activate Your Prayer Life
[vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][text_output] Prayer is something we all know we should do more of, but often it gets overlooked. I always have a desire to pray more, but saying it and actually doing it are two different things. We know that prayer stirs the heart of God. James wrote that, “The prayer of a […]
Don’t Give Up
[vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][text_output] I remember, not so long ago, when my children were babies and learning to crawl. With each one their determination was impressive. I’d watch as they wiggled to get their legs underneath their body, then as they struggled to do a mini baby push up to lift themselves into position. Just […]
Intentional Leadership Education & Training
[vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][text_output] It’s that time of year again. The time when your ministry must vote on who will be the next student leaders and take the baton for the fall. With elections right around the corner I asked Ryan Raflowski, a leader with the Oswego BASIC chapter, to share with you about […]
Why Everyone Should Pray To Be Baptized In The Holy Spirit
[vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][text_output] I remember 8th grade pretty vividly. I had attended a Christian school since kindergarten and would be going to a public high school the next year. Growing up in a Christian school made you very aware of your differences. From being picked on while riding the bus for the khaki […]
Free Resource And Download
[vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][text_output] I wanted to interrupt our normal posting routine to make you aware of a new resource. It’s called Campus Ministry Today and it’s put together by a number of influential leaders in the field of campus ministry. It’s a collection of blog posts, books, podcasts and tools from various college ministry […]
Fun Idea For Meetings: Interactive Trivia Games
[vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][text_output] Last year our staff was traveling together and decided to go out for some food at Buffalo Wild Wings. We sat down, ordered our food and then I suggested one of my favorite things to do whenever I go to Buffalo Wild Wings – playing trivia. For the next half hour […]
16 Inspirational Quotes For 2016
[vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][text_output] As we head into 2016 and the spring semester I wanted to share some inspiration with you. I’ve found that quotes on life and leadership can help jumpstart creativity and put you in a great mindset as you head into a new season. So, here’s 16 quotes I found that I […]
Top 10 Posts Of 2015
[vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][text_output] Believe it or not, 2016 is almost here. It’s been a good year here on the blog for college ministry. Our team wants to thank you for taking the time to read this blog and invest in the lives of college students. Our hope is that in some way we […]
Hosting Guest Speakers
[vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][text_output] One of the things that can break up the semester well is bringing in a guest speaker. Most speakers are excited for the opportunity to influence and encourage college students, but if we don’t do a good job hosting them they can leave feeling like they weren’t appreciated. As someone […]