Spring Collegiate Ministers Update

SPRING 2011

In This Issue

Who Are Campus Ministers Following?

International Student Ministry Helps

College Ministry is Harder Than Ever!

Ministry Employment/Opportunities Links

WHO ARE CAMPUS MINISTERS FOLLOWING?

SUMMER READING FOR WORKING WITH INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The International Student Committee suggests a few "How To Articles" & books to help your ministry.

Connect High School
Seniors to Campus Ministry

Please help us connect the 2011 High School Seniors from your area churches to the collegiate ministers of the colleges or universities they will attend in the Fall of 2011. You can do so by using and encouraging the use of sbccampusconnect.net, the Transitions Ministry Website of our SBC.

Quick Links

THREADS

Greetings!

Even though it has been a long time since I served on a college campus as a Campus Minister, I still feel like taking a deep sigh of relief as the summer approaches! I guess that routine of looking forward to the summer and a little bit slower pace just carries over all the rest of your life once you have lived it as a minister to College Students. The Scriptures teach us to "remember the Sabbath and keep it holy". In addition to Sundays I think the Bible is reminding us we need some special down time. What I don't think is that it is calling us to be lazy and neglectful. It says that Sabbath time is "holy time". may I be so bold as to offer some suggestions on how to make your summer "holy time"?

1. Spend some quality time with your family. How many evenings and weekends have you spent away from your spouse and children? Make sure you spend special time with your family to make up for all that time you have spent away from them during the school year!

2. Renew your own spiritual heart. There are tons of ways to do this, and it takes disciple and self motivation, but it is a must if you are going to be at your best in the fall. Here are some suggestions. Read some of those books you have been meaning to read. Spend extra time in Bible Study and Prayer. Attend a conference that will nurture your soul. Spend time with other Collegiate Ministers sharing ideas and fellowshipping.

3. Plan your fall ministries so that you don't wind up at the last minute getting stressed out trying plan what you want to do. Evaluate the past years ministry and then thoroughly prepare for the fall, making as many detailed plans so that you start the fall prepared and fresh.

4. There will be fewer students around in the summer time, so find a group that is interested in growing and pour yourself into them in a more personal and deeper way than you have time to do doing the regular semesters. This will be a very rewarding experience.

These are only a few suggestions to get you thinking about how to best honor God and make your summer a "Sabbath" experience! Remember to keep it "Holy"!

John Moore

National Collegiate Ministry Leader

Church and Network Partnerships, LifeWay

The Changing Face of College Ministry

Baptist Collegiate Ministers in Alaska and Indiana have recently learned that their jobs as now funded will end at the end of this year. This is due to the change in funding thru the North American Mission Board and different states sorting out their priorities with changes in funding. These are some of the most effective college ministers in America. What does this mean for all of us? (READ MORE)

2011 Collegiate Ministers Fellowship
Monday, July 11th to Wednesday, July 13th

All local, state and national collegiate ministers are invited to attend the 2011 Collegiate Ministers Fellowship annual meeting at the BCM at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

The purpose of meeting is to provide opportunities for fellowship, and idea sharing. Church and campus based collegiate ministers are invited to participate. There is no registration fee. Most of the meals are provided by seminaries and agencies. Each participant is responsible for his or her lodging.

Lynn Loyd, the BCM Director at the University of Arkansas will serve as host of the meeting. Anyone who would like to attend is asked to email

Lloyd@absc.org

or call 479.521.0125

Schedule & Registration Info

Housing Information

At Collegiate Week, college students are discipled and immersed in biblical teaching just before the fall semester begins. As we pour into students they are encouraged to go home and impact their campuses for Christ.
Leaders love Collegiate Week, too! As a training event for leaders, you'll have a great opportunity to network, share experiences, and continue learning how to reach college students in your community and on your campus.
Meet us in beautiful Glorieta, NM to relax in the mountains and reconnect with your students before the craziness of the fall semester begins.
Date: August 7-12, 2011
Location: Glorieta, New Mexico (only location)

JOB OPENINGS & SEEKING EMPLOYMENT
Click here to see Collegiate Ministry job openings posted for 2011 Click here to see information on people seeking employment in Collegiate Ministry

Have a job opening on your campus or in your church? You can fill out this form whether you are looking for an intern or a full time employee.

Looking for a ministry position? Whether you are a recent seminary graduate, have a student about to graduate looking for an internship or are just looking for another ministry opportunity, you can fill out this form to get your info in our eNewsletter.

Each submission will be published in the following quarter's Enewsletter only. Enewsletters are distributed in January, April, July & October. All information submitted is subject to approval of the National Collegiate Ministry office