Without Vision the Students Perish
Why do 80% of freshman punt their faith? Why do so many graduates enter the “real world” with the best of intentions […]
Tag: students
Do We Have to Be Friends?
Do we have to be friends? It reminds me of when I was about 7 and my older sister was about 9. […]
Mentors and Friends: Why You Need to Be a Spiritual Matchmaker
Walking alone.
Far too many of our students are doing it these days…
I’m not talking about walking alone late at night (although too many are doing that as well), but I’m talking about their approach to life during their formative college years.
Sure, they have friends.
Well, kind of.
They’ve made acquaintances that are often based off of similar tastes in music, class schedules, fashion sense, hometown, housing arrangement, etc… and while some of these relationships have the potential to drift into deeper waters — most never will.
The First Year Out: Helping Students Transition to College
“We have a choice. We can minister in the world we wish we had. Or, we can minister in the world we […]
Ready and Clinging to God
This past week I gathered with a group of young clergy and as we were checking in with each other and I […]
The Outrageous Idea of Academic Faithfulness: A Guide for Students
When asked to join in this blogging blow-out for campus ministry folks, I knew exactly what one book I wanted to promote. […]
5 Ways to Tune Up Your Social Media Strategy Before School Starts
I purchased a pair of Air Jordan basketball shoes in seventh grade in preparation for heading back to school. I loved putting […]
Reaching Out to the Online College Student
The face of today’s college student isn’t the same as it was 20 years ago or even 10 years ago. In the […]
Living and Serving in the Right Season of Campus Ministry
I believe there are 4 Seasons in the life of a campus minister and therefore, it can be a lifetime calling. Many […]
Should Your Ministry Have a Blog?
FaithONCampus.com is not a central part of my ministry with students.
Yes, it informs my work in a number of ways, but it is not geared towards students — it’s geared towards people who walk with college students, and invest in them on a consistent basis.
But it’s been through my work here that I’ve become increasingly convinced that I needed to add a second blog to my online work — one that is geared towards college students, and specific to the Belmont community.
We’ve been at it for over a year now — and we’re still working to find a good rhythm, as well as content that draws students in — but I’m thoroughly convinced that having a blog is a MUST for ministry with this generation of college students!