"For the campus mission trip, blogs can extend the trip beyond those physically in attendance. Up-to-date accounts of what’s happening may be of interest to students unable to be on the trip, to parents and to supporters."

“Christian campus organizations purposely have joined with groups such as the Hillel Jewish Fellowship, the Muslim Student Association or even non-religious groups such as the campus LGBT chapter in order to work together on specific service projects.”

“Even the most social and digitally connected students need quiet.”

“Whether you’re a first-year intern or a 25-year campus ministry veteran, you need to invest first in your relationship with Christ.”

Leadership is challenging. You don’t have to read an article to know that. Part of the challenge is that leading well is not just something we do, but it is something we cultivate in others. Good leaders know the work of ministry is not their own but that of Jesus Christ.

What do we want to see happen in the lives of students during their years connected with our ministries? Do we have a clear idea of what spiritual maturity looks like in the life of a college student? Do they know? Most of us have mission statements about transforming the lives of students, but I wonder...

Summer’s the time when high-school grads go to parties and turn their sights toward college. Then, in what seems like a few moments, this group of wide-eyed students arrives on campus to navigate a whole new world of dorm life, laundry, parties and perhaps studying.

It can be a rough time for evangelism on campus. Books such as unChristian tell us most young people view Christians–especially those who evangelize–as intolerant folks who cram religion down others’ throats. According to a recent Ivy Jungle Survey, one aspect of college ministries that has declined...

When senior leaders from nearly a dozen campus ministries gathered to talk about what is happening on college campuses across the nation, the fellowship and stories were rich. It also provided a brief glimpse into the growing trend of cooperation in college ministry.

On many campuses, Christian groups are defined by what we don’t do (drink, smoke, etc.), don’t believe (evolution, etc.), and what we are against (abortion, homosexuality, etc.). Admittedly, during the years we have brought that reputation on ourselves. However, students long for something more than...