It’s been another BIG month at FaithONCampus.com!
This month included the Technology, Social Media & Ministry blogathon… as well as a make-over to the site (I hope you like it).
Here are the Top 10 posts for the month!
10. It’s that time of year again. Another academic term is beginning to wind down. And our student’s stress levels are winding up. Under the weight of impending academic deadlines, and lofty expectations relating to their GPA’s, our students are beginning to crack under the (oft self-imposed) pressure that the end of a term can bring. Keep reading…
9. Have you ever stopped to think about what makes you (your ministry) unique? What makes you different from the other ministries on campus? What do you have to offer students that might make your ministry the one for them? In a couple of posts last week I focused on training and equipping our student leaders to know why we do what we do… Keep reading…
8. Lessons From The Flock | Margaret Feinberg
During my own times of study, I’ve become increasingly aware that the Bible was written in an agrarian context, but I live in a modern suburban world. When the scriptures talk about themes of harvest and seasons, I understand them with my head but not with my heart. Keep reading…
7. 1 Thing Your Students Could Really Use… As Finals Approach
More sleep. Yep… I said it. Novel idea, I know. And while students could use more sleep in general, it’s all the more important during the stress-filled weeks surrounding final exams. Keep reading…
6. The Hookup Culture and Trending Virginity on Campus
Students prefer using the term “hookup” or “friends with benefits” as a way of leaving room for interpretation regarding the extent of sexual activity that was engaged in. Keep reading…
5. Blogging 101: For Busy Ministry Leaders
Blogging 101 is a short primer for the new (or novice) blogger, — filled with tips, tricks, and tools for getting started — and staying motivated!
You’ve likely already considered the great potential that blogging has to “add” to your work and your reach in ministry… but if you’re like most busy ministry leaders, the struggle is actually finding the time to figure out how to get something started! Keep reading…
4. Pintrestry (or Pinterest in Ministry) | Heather Bennett
It’s amazing how quickly social sites have grown in the last few years. One of the newest is Pinterest, described by the site as a “virtual pinboard.” Using Pinterest, you can pin websites, pictures, documents, etc.
The site makes it easy to create boards. For campus ministry, some boards may be: Books, Bibles, Events, Weekly Schedule, Missions, Food, Music, Hot Topics, Call to Action, Parents, Serious Conversation, Nashville (or your city), For the Girls, For the Guys, etc. Keep reading…
3. The Importance and Basics of Facebook in Campus Ministry | Matt Stauffer
I think if there’s any technology that holds the most potential for use (and abuse) for campus ministry, it’s Facebook. Our students live, communicate, flirt, sin, evangelize, teach, learn, and much, much more on Facebook. Yet most of us give little to no attention to how we can use it to minister more effectively. Keep reading…
2. Reach Your Campus in 160 Characters | Jim Whaley
OK. Who besides me has seriously struggled with trying to stay connected with your students? C’mon, admit it! There we go! I see that hand…I see that hand too! LOL! In all honesty, having to figure out the best communication techniques for my college campus has been like attempting to slay a dragon with a dull, short sword… Keep reading…
1. Life (Online) Together: Practicing Presence in Social Media Spaces | Andy Campbell
When we want to really know others we have to meet them where they are. One of the reasons that LCMSs don’t foster opportunities for people to be known is because that’s simply not what they’re designed to do. So, if those of us in blended learning want to know our “online” students, we need to be present online where they are. Keep reading…
Thanks for continuing to be a part of the conversations happening here at FaithONCampus.com!
