A church does not have to be a "super church” or have hundreds at a weekly student gathering to reach and impact college students for faith in Christ. Your church might just have 35 every week or that might be the core that will broaden your impact. But, each individual student has the possibility of being a world impact person. I've never forgotten the story about the church that had a two-week revival and only one little boy came to faith in Christ. Whatever happened to Billy Graham anyway? Regardless of the size of … [Read more...]
Four Ways to Help Overwhelmed College Students
One of the most common words I hear from my college students these days is "anxiety." Generally, they tell me this while checking their phone every 6 seconds so they can respond to or check for notifications from a thousand apps competing for their attention. I watch this happen and wonder if they can see the correlation. In his book “Marching Off the Map,” Tim Elmore shares this statistic: “The average high schooler experiences the same anxiety level as a 1950s psychiatric patient.” When I shared this statistic with some of my … [Read more...]
Try the 21-Day Experiment
Disciples of Jesus know they’re commanded to share their faith. Countless resources exist for evangelism—including tracts of all shapes and sizes. I like some of them and find them to be beneficial in certain circumstances; but they’re not my favorite way to share the gospel. Here are just a couple of reasons why: One, it is difficult to summarize the cost of following Jesus and what responding to the gospel entails in a small booklet. Two, we live in a culture that increasingly does not possess a biblical worldview. Therefore, … [Read more...]
Friday Links
Here are some articles, blogs, and podcasts from this past week that you may find helpful as you work with young adults in your church and community. “Millennials Face Life After College, Finding ‘Quarter-Life Crisis’ Instead of Dream Jobs” by Linda Ha There may be some young adults in your group that have graduated from college, but have had difficulty in finding a job that fits their training and passion. This article discusses some of the aspects of a “quarter-life crisis” that many of today’s millennials face. “Leadership … [Read more...]
9 Scriptural Prayers I’m Praying for My Campus
If you’re a campus minister, or a church seeking to influence students on campus, you know it’s imperative to pray for that campus and the students who study there. But, where do you start? How do you know specifically what to pray for? Some of the best prayers we can pray in any occasion are found in (or based on) Scripture. Here are 9 prayers directly from the Bible I’m praying for my campus and students this summer… Jesus said, No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him (John 6:44). Father, draw students … [Read more...]
College Student, Don’t Waste Your Summer!
Another school year has come and gone. If you’re a student, you’ve either finished exams week or about to begin it. You’re anticipating the break the summer promises to bring: vacations, recreation, sleep. Or, at least a slower pace. But, what about the slowing of spiritual momentum? For some, this school year proved to be a time of deep discipleship and growth. Others may find themselves in a maddening rut of spiritual defeat. The summer presents both with an opportunity. It’s an opportunity to continue spiritual momentum, while … [Read more...]
Embrace the Urgency
There are some things that call for an urgent response. When the water pipe bursts in your kitchen and water is spewing all over the place, the best response is an urgent dash to shut the water off. If you happen upon a vehicle accident with injuries, the best response is an urgent phone call to 911. When I read the book of Acts and observe the early church’s response to Jesus’ promise that He is coming back, there's an urgency among the followers of Christ. They're intent on making sure others know the message and hope of the … [Read more...]
3 Scandalous Sides to Young Adult Ministry
This past weekend I read a scandalous story. It’s a story of cheating, being taken advantage of, and losing everything. It's also one of the most wonderful stories ever told. My daily Bible reading took me to the Old Testament prophet Hosea. His story includes marrying a girl named Gomer who was promiscuous in almost every way imaginable. But Hosea loved Gomer, even when Gomer didn’t return that love. Hosea bought her back even though she was technically already his. He gave it all. She was unfaithful. He was faithful. Even in … [Read more...]
It’s Important to Have That Someone
Last week I was sitting at a local coffee shop answering emails and catching up on work responsibilities. It was mid-morning and there were several conversations going on around me. I never intentionally listen other conversations, but sometimes the talking is so loud it leaves no doubt about the topic of conversation. A real estate deal was being brokered a few tables over from me. Another guy was trying to sell a new client on why his company should be chosen to do his marketing. There were also two students discussing a project … [Read more...]
Is 2017 Your Church’s Year to Reach the College Campus?
It’s that time again! We are at the beginning of a new year and waiting out before us is a whole stretch of unknown opportunities and challenges. I don’t know about you, but I’m still at the point where I’m just trying to remember to use a seven instead of a six when writing the date on things so the thought of embarking on some God-sized challenge can be more than a little daunting. But, if you’ve ever had the thought that this might be the year God is calling you to launch out into something new, the benefits and joy of following … [Read more...]
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