Fridays are for ‘Reclaiming Words!’
The intent of this series is to explore words that I think need to be introduced — or re-introduced — to this current generation of college students.
These words have lost their meaning… or have been mis-used or redefined in unhelpful ways… and therefore need to be reclaimed and redefined (again) so that they can be realized by our students!
Today’s word: HOLY.
What does it do for you?
Or maybe a better question is what does it do to you?
The consistency of some…
How would you complete that statement?
I live out in the country — and I love it! And as I make my way into the city each day I will inevitably pass several runners — and their consistency inspires me.
Do you have standards for your leaders?
You know, those people who mean so much to your ministry efforts — the ones who serve as extensions of you and the ministry you oversee. Those people that multiply your reach and effectiveness exponentially. Those individuals that magnify the effectiveness of your ministry because of the unique gifts, passions, and talents the bring to the table.
You know, those folks…
Do you have standards that might qualify (or disqualify) them for leadership within your ministry?
I remember a pastor once referred to seminary as “cemetery” because “that’s where promising pastors go to die.” Like most maxims, I’m sure there was a kernel of truth in that statement somewhere. But seminary isn’t just for pastors anymore. Nor is it only for people with plans to enter into full-time, paid ministry.
People from all walks of life with all different kinds of aspirations are increasingly entering into seminary as an opportunity to work out their “callings.” What about you? Could seminary be right for you? Making that determination is as simple as taking a breath.
From going to class, balancing studying and socializing, maintaining relationships and dealing with financial burdens, today’s college student has a great deal on his or her mind. Take a look at just some of the issues college students may be concerned about on a daily basis.
Offered by: Muhammad Saleem
We need a redeemed and transformed ecclesiology.
Ecclesiology is simply a big seminary word for the way we think and talk about and practice this thing called Church.
It comes from the Greek word ekklesia, which means “a public gathering of people,” and is the word that gets translated “church” in the New Testament.
For most of us the school year has now come to an end.
The natural reaction is to breathe a sigh of relief and start packing for the beach. However, judging by the fact that you’re reading this post you realize that, while the summer means more time to rest, there’s still work to be done.
So before you enter the period of college ministry hibernation, take some time to assess this past year, while it’s still fresh in your mind.
Here are 5 questions to ask as you evaluate your ministry:
Ephesians 2:10 says that college students are God’s workmanship…His masterpiece, they are created in Jesus to do good works that God outlined in His syllabus that they’d be involved in (yes, this is a paraphrase). Many students get to the university a work of art in progress. We can help provide them a frame in which to mount their life to the glory of God.
What are you doing to disengage and re-energize yourself after a year with students?
A short story: I ran my first marathon in 2002.
It was the Twin Cities marathon, accurately billed as the most beautiful urban marathon in the U.S.
To prepare I read the book, “A Beginner’s Guide to Running a Marathon,” thoroughly following its instructions for practice runs.
I was ready.