Category: Big Ideas & ‘Best Of’

Big Ideas & 'Best Of', Blogathons

Announcing the 4th Annual Back-to-School Blogathon!

Faith ON Campus is excited to announce the next Blogathon:

Back to School | August 6-8, 2013!

I know it probably feels like the summer just started — but the reality is that the new school year is just around the corner — so with that in mind, it’s time to make plans and preparations for this upcoming opportunity to come together for some collective thinking and sharing about how to make the most of this critical time of the year!

That’s what the Back to School Blogathon is all about!

Big Ideas & 'Best Of', The Campus Minister

Why July Might Be the Best Month to Take Any Remaining Vacation Time You Have

When I think of July, I think of this…

That’s not me — and I’ve never been to this location — but it’s still what I think of when I think of July.

Why?

Well, for starters it’s typically so hot and steamy here in the greater Nashville area that if I’m outside I prefer to be someplace wet — where I can actually enjoy being outside.

But I also like the peace and relaxation this image evokes. It speaks of a slower pace of life, and inner rest, that I don’t think enough of us experience very often.

Big Ideas & 'Best Of'

Top Posts for May 2013

June is here!

And I hope you have gotten fully in to your summer rhythm by now.

May was a different kind of month here at FaithONCampus.com! This May, much like last May, became a month for a different kind of writing.

Last May’s efforts produced Shaping Their Future: Mentoring Students Through Their Formative College Years. It’s a resource geared towards parents, pastors, professors, coaches, employers, etc. — really anyone who might serve as a mentor to students during some of the most formative years of their lives.

Well, this May’s efforts were geared towards a book for students — and I hope to share more information with you soon! So, stay tuned.

Big Ideas & 'Best Of'

Top Posts of April 2013

It’s May!

And I hope you’re school year and ministry season is coming to a good conclusion.

April was another great month at FaithONCampus.com! But with all that the end of the academic year entails, it’s likely that you’ve missed some of these great posts!

So here are the Best of the Best — the Top Posts for the month of April!

Big Ideas & 'Best Of'

Announcing the Faith ON Campus FALL FORUM

I’m excited to announce The 2013 Faith ON Campus FALL FORUM.

This two-day event will be held on the campus of Belmont University, in Nashville, TN on October 23rd & 24th, 2013.

This year’s event will feature extended conversations with author and leadership guru, Dr. Tim Elmore.

Those of us who work closely with today’s college students know that they are in the midst of some of the most formative years in life — and yet many are struggling to take advantage of the incredible opportunities that lay before them.

Big Ideas & 'Best Of'

FOCSI13 >> POSTPONED

That’s right. The Faith ON Campus Summer Institute has officially been postponed.

Apparently I picked the absolute worst week of the summer to try to host an event like this — so, after talking with Tim’s people and the great sponsors that had already signed on for the summer event, we’re now zeroing in on a couple of days in mid to late October.

I still believe in this event — and hope that you do to!

Big Ideas & 'Best Of'

Top Posts of March 2013

It’s April 1st! But this list is NO JOKE.

March was another great month at FaithONCampus.com and included a first ever Book Launch!

Thanks to all who helped get #ShapingTheirFutureBook out there! I hope it adds to our collective work with college students across this nation.

Here are the posts that were most viewed during the month of March!

A special word of “Thanks!” to all who contributed guest posts.

Big Ideas & 'Best Of'

My #iMentor Story | Josh Waugh

Growing up in a larger church, you would think that I could go through youth group picking the best mentors out there and entering college as the next Billy Graham.

That’s what everyone would think at least.

In reality, it was not until my freshmen year of high school that my Sunday School teacher and I began a relationship that changed my life forever. Harry Barber (yes, that’s his real name), who was my interim youth minister and incredible mentor, worked together with me every week for a year and a half as he taught me how to lead my peers at church. We did life together and I learned by watching his example.

Big Ideas & 'Best Of'

#iMentor | Guy Chmieleski

The #iMentor Initiative was started to honor the investment of mentors all over the world, and to encourage potential mentors to take the initiative in starting an intentional relationship with a college student today.

Read my story here.

Big Ideas & 'Best Of', Student Culture, Trends & Issues, The Campus Minister

BREAKING NEWS Regarding the 2013 Faith ON Campus Summer Institute

I am thrilled to announce that do to the generous gifts of some great organizations we will now be able to offer tickets to the 2013 Faith ON Campus Summer Institute for just $139!

Events like this could not happen without the generous support of many!

I encourage you to check out these great organizations — and get your ticket now for the 2013 Faith ON Campus Summer Institute!