Exciting Announcement: New Contributing Writer
After writing this blog for the last two and a half years I have an exciting announcement to make. Starting in June, the Concepts for Campuses blog will have a new contributing writer! BASIC staff member, Ryan Alsheimer, will begin writing for the blog twice a month. That’s right, you’ll get to hear regularly from […]
Summer Prayer Challenge
Last week I had the privilege of meeting Mark Batterson, author of The Circle Maker, and hearing him speak. Mark’s main message right now is about the power of prayer. Through prayer he’s seen some pretty incredible things happen and if you haven’t read his book yet I would encourage you to check it out. […]
Dream Like Joseph
The end of the school year is finally here and you’re probably feeling exhausted. Maybe you’ve even thought of giving up. Think back for a minute to when you first got into college ministry. Do you remember the passion you had to reach the next generation? To change your university and capture it for Christ? […]
Evaluating Before Hibernating
For most of us the school year has now come to an end. The natural reaction is to breathe a sigh of relief and start packing for the beach. However, judging by the fact that you’re reading this post you realize that, while the summer means more time to rest, there’s still work to be […]
Don’t Ignore the Warning Light: Time to Refuel
Have you ever been stranded on the side of the road because you ran out of gas? Me neither. But I do vividly remember literally cruising (while praying) into gas stations a couple times because I had ignored the warning light on my gas gauge for too long. In fact, my wife will tell you […]
Creating Margin to Recharge
“Many of us are being robbed of a life of meaning, not because we are not committed, but because we are over committed.” That’s how my pastor started his sermon on Sunday. I’ve heard these messages before, but it’s still something I struggle with regularly. BASIC Live was a big success! If you missed it […]
6 Stress Relief Ideas for Finals
We all know that finals time can be the most stressful time of year for students. The late night cramming sessions, staring at their computer screens for hours writing papers, and the pressure that comes from their parents and they put on themselves can all culminate in one big train wreck if students aren’t careful. […]
Selecting Student Leaders
Student leaders. They can be your college ministry’s greatest asset or your biggest frustration. Not everyone has the luxury of being choosy with who they put in leadership, but if your group does then I’d like to give you some standards to consider when selecting yours. Steve Shadrach, author of The Fuel and the Flame, […]
10 Things I Love About BASICcon
With BASICcon this Friday I thought I’d have some fun and give my list of the Top 10 Things I Love About BASICcon. Drum roll please… Seeing incredible performers like comedian Carlos Oscar and Dustin Kelm riding a 10 foot unicycle while juggling. Rumor is this time there will be someone who’s been on Late […]
Compiling a List of Counselors
With just over a week to go, I’m getting really excited for BASICcon! The theme for this one is Love Is ____ and we’ll be discussing singleness, dating and God. One of the reasons that I’m so looking forward to this is that in prayer I’ve sensed many students are going to be set free […]