Passing the Leadership Baton
When I was younger, I was on my school’s track team. One of my favorite events was the relay race. Even if you have never participated, everyone knows the most important part is the handing off of the baton from one runner to the other. A poor handoff can be the difference between winning and […]
The Conference Post
As most of you know, BASICcon is THIS WEEKEND! woohoo! I’m excited, can you tell? Conference time is very exciting for us at BASIC central and for our groups all over the Northeast! These weekends are always impactful with powerful ministry times, dynamic teaching, and amazing worship. While there are probably a million and one […]
Take Me to Church
BASIC stands apart from other college ministries in a variety of different ways, but one of the most unique aspects of this ministry is the value and importance placed on the local church. In fact, the motto for BASIC is serve the church, reach the colleges, change the world. It is proven and biblically sound […]
The Little Things
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][text_output] Have you ever went on a vacation and the staff at your hotel or resort made you feel special by remembering your name? Have you ever went to a restaurant and the waitress remembered you wanted extra sour cream without you having to remind her? Have you ever been to a store and […]
5 Things I Learned My First Year in Ministry
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][text_output] Summer is rounding out and in a few short weeks the college students will be making their way back to campus. Classes will resume, excited freshman will flood the hall, textbooks will be rented, dining halls will put out their best food, and everything will be buzzing with the hopeful optimism that comes […]
Revival Hearts
[vc_row][vc_column][text_output] Sometimes God puts something on your heart and you can’t escape it. Everywhere you look, everywhere you turn, there it is. This is just an overwhelming theme that God keeps showing me and I felt compelled to share. I can talk a lot. Anybody who knows me knows that I am a talker. Maybe […]
I refuse to be a rock
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][text_output] Let us talk strategy shall we? I will be the first to admit I am not the most practical person in the world. I am a dreamer and I like dreaming big with God. My downfall however, is that my dreams will always stay dreams if there is no action plan to move […]
A Math Lesson on Wisdom
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][text_output] Growing up, math was always my least favorite subject (sorry math enthusiasts). Although it was challenging and not very enjoyable, I did find a comfort in the fact that math had absolutes. 2+2 would always equal 4. One year we learned that you can use mathematical equations in reasoning. Maybe those of you […]
The After Effect
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][text_output] Conference time is exciting. After all that planning, preparing, detail checking and double checking, you can not wait until the weekend arrives. You’ve got your rooming list submitted, your snack supply replenished, a full tank of gas, and your bible ready to go. The students are amped and expecting God to show up […]
Risk is Right
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][text_output] Picture it. You are sitting on campus in the lounge and you hear some students across from you talking. One of them is quite upset about a broken ankle that will keep her from playing her sport this season. The other is too stressed about a major report due in just a few […]