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lead a (local) vision trip (a fridea)
I’ve written a few times this week about an area we don’t often invest in enough – communicating with our supporters and (especially) our overseers. So I figured the Fridea would be another practical...
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the nostalgia you’re building
I had a fantastic college ministry experience while I was attending Texas A&M University. And in the past week, I was reminded of it twice. First, I connected with a girl at church – she’s actually...
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everyone loves a campus
Each year, I encourage you to make use of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament to remember – and remind others of – why collegiate ministry is so phenomenal. But I got to see ESPN’s College Game Day...
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breadth of exposure makes all the difference
Warning: This post has LOTS of anonymous characters in it. I’m trying to be wise and nice. Sorry if it’s a little annoying. I was on a conference call a couple of weeks ago with a top leader of one of...
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’tis the season for a focus group (a fridea)
I have the chance to consult with a college ministry in California next weekend! So I was talking with a staff member about gathering some students while I”m there. Without the rest of the staff and...
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question 1: why exist?
This weekend, a college ministry is bringing me out to Southern California to explore the campus, observe what’s taking place in their ministry, and brainstorm with them about walking forward. I don’t...
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question 2: what is working?
This week, I’m asking the questions that come up when I consult with college ministries. They’re great for this time of year, because we’ve got the chance to adjust midstream as 2014 approaches. After...
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will mancini on college ministry (indirectly)
A few of us from my church had the cool chance to sit down with Will Mancini for lunch yesterday. Will heads a church consulting firm that focuses on helping churches clarify their vision and mission,...
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who’s your “board” (with or without quotes)?
Every once in awhile, I get to sit in on brainstorming meetings – either for college ministry, like this last weekend, or in other areas. One this week involved several people sorting through a...
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things all college ministers should learn
I have the exciting chance to help build a course for college ministers (both present and future) at the seminary level. I was asked to provide a list of topics that would be important to include in...
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eleven ways to use the break (a fridea)
It’s possible you’ll have some time to “ponder” over the Winter Break, maybe even a chance to get away with staff or key leaders to plan or tweak the upcoming semester. You’re the expert on what your...
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outlets for your impact
So sorry – I thought this had posted yesterday. Enjoy! If you’re reading this blog, you’re already likely more of a collegiate ministry learner than most college ministers are. Maybe you’re new-ish to...
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what March could mean to you
As I’ve written about before, why not use March to re-inspire those who support you, oversee you, and otherwise connect with your mission to the “campus tribes”? Next month is (among several other...
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the weirder models: a growth sector in collegiate ministry?
This week, I’ve been finalizing my lectures for a Dallas Theological Seminary class I’ll be teaching this week; it’s forced me to think through (and organize) some things I haven’t pondered in awhile....
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experiencing the fam
My wife and I had the awesome opportunity to visit the headquarters of the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students, as well as the national offices of UCCF: The Christian Unions. More on those...
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keeping up with the bias
The New York Times had a good article last week on the growing issue of colleges finding a way to limit Evangelicals’ ability to organize on campus – at least if we want leaders who reflect a group’s...
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models, machines, and a more contextual application
I’ve written recently on the opportunity to learn this summer. Hopefully you’ve got college ministers, a conference, some books, and/or additional resources lined up to help your ministry skills deepen...
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as you begin the semester, a happy reminder
As many colleges – though not all – get started this week, I wanted to post a reminder of why we’re doing what we’re doing. This is a late chapter in Reaching the Campus Tribes, and while Orientation...
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how will you prepare hearts for the school year?
I first posted this idea back in 2010 but it’s very worth repeating! A long time ago, I discussed fasting as a great discipline to introduce to college students. And while there are plenty of ways to...
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just get together
Two things this week reminded me of the excitement of college ministers just getting together. The first was a conversation with Cary McCall, who’s planning this August’s Campus for Christ Conference...
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