Ideas for April

For most of us, April is the final (full) month of ministry with students before they leave for summer break. The end is in sight, but there are still more meaningful ministry opportunities for us to take advantage of.

In a previous post I shared some thoughts on Avoiding Autopilot Syndrome during this post-spring break season of ministry. Students tend to check out during these final weeks of the school year, and it can be very tempting to ‘return the favor’ as we are equally tired – from a full season of ministry, and eager – for the change of pace that comes when students leave for the summer.

SO, I thought I might post a few ideas about how we can still connect with, love and serve our students over the month of April.

Avoid Autopilot Syndrome

The spring semester can be an incredible challenge for those of us ministering to college students. The first half [February in particular] is often filled with struggles related to a lack of motivation, seasonal depression, etc., and the second half is often a sprint to the finish.