Campus Crosswalk Web Journal

Passing on the Faith: Lessons from Deuteronomy 6:4-9

mcarter@carmatterdesign.org — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:05:00 GMT

Passing on the Faith: Lessons from Deuteronomy 6:4-9

By Phillip Camp

Of all places in the Bible, I have found Deuteronomy especially helpful for considering how we nurture and pass on the faith to the next generation. Indeed, that is what this book is about. Moses is re-teaching for a new generation, the generation that will enter the Promised Land, what it means to be and live as the people of God. Part of what he calls them to do is to pass on that faith to subsequent generations, as we see in Deuteronomy 6:4-9...

20 Ways to Recruit Students

mcarter@carmatterdesign.org — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 20:05:00 GMT

20 Ways to Recruit Students

By Steven Tramel Gaines

We’re nearing that time of year again—when we set up tables on campus and tell students about the ministries in which we serve. It’s only six weeks away for many of us. When I was a rookie campus minister a few years ago, I was clueless about this important type of ministry opportunity. What should I do? What should I say? Oh, I’m supposed to have a sign-up sheet? And giveaways should be advertisements?

The Summer Stretch

mcarter@carmatterdesign.org — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:56:00 GMT

The Summer Stretch

By Steven Tramel Gaines

“We cannot be happy if we expect to live all the time at the highest peak of intensity. Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance and order and rhythm and harmony.” (Thomas Merton, No Man Is an Island)

The life of campus ministry is one of chaos and calm, and it seems to go in a yearly cycle.

Campus Ministry and Sexual Orientation

mcarter@carmatterdesign.org — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 01:06:00 GMT

Campus Ministry and Sexual Orientation

By Steven Tramel Gaines

Cultures of public higher education have discussed the topic of sexual orientation for several years, so the conversation is not new to ministers at state universities. Some of the more liberal private colleges also have joined the conversation. More recently, however, students at Christian universities have begun pursuing official approval of same-sex orientation and behavior.

Kill Your Church in 10 Easy Steps

mcarter@carmatterdesign.org — Thu, 19 May 2011 14:32:00 GMT

Kill Your Church in 10 Easy Steps:
A Concerned Member’s Guide to Handling Those Pesky Twenty-Somethings

By Mark Parker

Back to the Basics (Campus Evangelism)

mcarter@carmatterdesign.org — Tue, 17 May 2011 03:13:00 GMT

Back to the Basics
(Campus Evangelism)

By Tad Klein

As Christians, we sometimes suffer from impatience when it comes to evangelism. We want to jump into calculus before we learn basic algebra. We want to be Michael Jordan before we learn to dribble a basketball. We want to be hosting Billy Graham crusades but haven’t yet learned how to talk to people about Jesus.

Focus at the Finish

mcarter@carmatterdesign.org — Mon, 09 May 2011 17:38:00 GMT

Focus at the Finish

By Steven Tramel Gaines

In his blog post called "fans of finals,” Benson Hines encourages campus ministers, “Don’t be afraid to show yourself a true fan of academic rigor during this time.” Quality education requires focus. Most students don’t always have the focus necessary to perform as well as they can. That was often true of me, and I frequently see it in the students I serve.

Gospel and Worldview

mcarter@carmatterdesign.org — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:23:00 GMT

Gospel and Worldview

By Tad Klein

When the gospel of Jesus was first heard in the streets of the Roman Empire, it ran against the grain of society. It was a radical and countercultural call. The term “gospel” commonly referred to the “good news” announced by heralds when a new emperor came to power, promising new possibilities and better days for the empire. I imagine this was a dangerous backdrop for the first evangelists who announced that, in fact, Jesus was Lord of all.

Variety is the Spice of Life

mcarter@carmatterdesign.org — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:49:00 GMT

Variety is the Spice of Life: Some Thoughts on Teaching Bible Classes to College Students

By Jeremy Harrison

In many ways, teaching Bible classes to college students is like pilfering my mother’s spice rack—pulling from a wide selection of helpful resources to achieve an enjoyable finished product.

The NET Model of Campus Ministry

mcarter@carmatterdesign.org — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 02:39:00 GMT

The NET Model of Campus Ministry By Steven Tramel Gaines

Any ministry in the Lord’s work should seek to glorify God, to strengthen the church for service in the world, and to invite newcomers into the life of faith. Under those overarching purposes, what should be the focus of campus ministry specifically?

Campus Crosswalk Web Journal

Passing on the Faith: Lessons from Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Passing on the Faith: Lessons from Deuteronomy 6:4-9

By Phillip Camp

20 Ways to Recruit Students

20 Ways to Recruit Students

By Steven Tramel Gaines

The Summer Stretch

The Summer Stretch

By Steven Tramel Gaines

Campus Ministry and Sexual Orientation

Campus Ministry and Sexual Orientation

By Steven Tramel Gaines

Kill Your Church in 10 Easy Steps

Kill Your Church in 10 Easy Steps: A Concerned Member’s Guide to Handling Those Pesky Twenty-Somethings

By Mark Parker

Back to the Basics (Campus Evangelism)

Back to the Basics (Campus Evangelism)

By Tad Klein

Focus at the Finish

Focus at the Finish

By Steven Tramel Gaines

Gospel and Worldview

Gospel and Worldview

By Tad Klein

Variety is the Spice of Life

Variety is the Spice of Life: Some Thoughts on Teaching Bible Classes to College Students

By Jeremy Harrison

The NET Model of Campus Ministry

The NET Model of Campus Ministry By Steven Tramel Gaines

Kill Your Church in 10 Easy Steps:
A Concerned Member’s Guide to Handling Those Pesky Twenty-Somethings

Back to the Basics
(Campus Evangelism)