Idea: Use Video Chats to Connect Over the Summer
It’s really easy to lose momentum with your ministry over the summer. Many times, our college ministries increasingly pick up steam throughout each semester, and we feel like we’re just getting into the groove, when summer or winter break happens. Though it’s a well-welcomed break for students and ministers alike, these breaks can disrupt the […]
Top 5 Reasons Why I’m Excited For BASIC Live
If you haven’t heard the news yet, BASIC Live is happening this weekend! This is the third year of the only free online college ministry leadership training event, and I’m extremely excited to be a part of this year’s event for a few different reasons. If you haven’t registered to attend this event yet, […]
Repost: 6 Reasons Why I Love #BASICcon
We’re gearing up for another amazing BASIC conference this coming weekend! I have the opportunity to head out to Rochester NY with a group of over 40 college students and young adults from my ministry at SUNY Oneonta to participate in what God will be doing through the conference this weekend. In reflection of how awesome […]
One Thing Campus Ministers Should Never Do
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][text_output] Can you believe we’re already approaching the middle of the Spring semester? If you’re anything like me, you’re just finally feeling like you’ve got a good groovy rhythm going for your weekly meetings and bible studies. While this is certainly an awesome feeling, it brings along a tricky temptation that can drastically inhibit […]
Outreach Idea: Throw a Valentine’s Day Dance
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][text_output] Are you looking for an extra “outreach” event to host this semester on your campus? Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and it appeals to almost all of the students on your campus. Here’s a quick checklist to guide you through throwing your very own Valentine’s Day Dance! You may not be […]
12 Things College Ministry Leaders Should Do Over Christmas Break
You made it out alive! Congrats on making it through another semester! I hope you experienced God in new, exciting ways these past 3-4 months and that you didn’t hit the “burnout” brick wall mid-semester. Here’s a list of things to do to make the most out of your time off over the next few […]
How to “Be Thankful in All Circumstances”
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you get to enjoy some time off with your family and friends this week! Last week, I went searching in my concordance for “thanksgiving” scriptures to mull over, and was reminded about this section of scripture that has always baffled me: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in […]
Repost: The Weird Halloween Controversy
I first published this post on the blog last year around this time. I still think it’s got some valuable points about how we can react to Halloween as Christians. Hi, my name is Ryan, and I have a confession; I’m a Christian and I like Halloween. Let me explain. As a kid, Halloween was […]
How to Take Bible School Courses for Free
This week I wanted to share a quick tip on a really great resource that I haven’t heard too much buzz about yet: iTunes U from Apple. If you’re not familiar with it yet, iTunes U is an online platform that allows its users to sit in on pre-recorded college course lectures taught by geniuses […]
Be Encouraged: God Doesn’t Need You
I’ve been duped before, and it has totally stressed me out, and led me to be gasping for air 3 weeks into the beginning of a new semester. When I think that my job is too important, I downplay the necessity of God’s job up on campus. I want to encourage you by gently reminding […]