…the topics in this series may seem basic. Some are topics youve probably covered earlier in high school student ministries. But they are important to discuss again in a college-age ministry for the following reasons: Late adolescents think much more abstractly than ever before and will therefore process…
…energy of college-age people with this training video series from Chuck Bomar, the author of 99 Thoughts for College-Age People and CollegeMinistry 101. Drawing on his years of experience in collegeministry, Chuck offers practical advice and wisdom that will help you build a collegeministry that encourages…
…college year. Chuck Bomar's vision is for every church to embrace college-age ministry as a vital part of their church. The found of CollegeLeader and author of several resources for collegeministries, Chuck also helped churches start or develop college-age ministries. After starting a college…
…unlocks seven implications for collegeministries, including modeling vulnerability, being consistent, and bridging mentor relationships. You'll come back to this video again and again for encouragement and reminders as you see friendships emerge and grow in your collegeministry. ***Please note, this video…
two words that can kill your youth ministry mark devries College Street Church* had just hired Jack,* their new youth worker. And because he came to them with limited experience, the church provided him a year of youth ministry coaching. Our first conversation was positive enough. But after our second…
…college-age people in their congregation. Chuck Bomar's vision is for every church to embrace college-age ministry as a vital part of their church. The founder of CollegeLeader and author of several resources for collegeministries, Chuck also helped churches start or develop college-age ministries.…
…ministries at Cornerstone in Simi Valley, California, Chuck is now lead pastor of Colossae Church, in Portland Oregon. He's founder of CollegeLeader.org and has helped over 45 churches start and develop a college-age ministry. Chuck has written numerous articles and is author of Foundations of College…
Save big with this bundle! Bundle Includes: Who Am I?5 99 Thoughts for College-Age People books Who Am I? Who am I? It seems like a simple question to answer, but it's notÑespecially for young people. This small group curriculum is designed to give you the toolsÑincluding lots of questions and practical…
…Session 4 Ñ College-Age Pursuits: Meaning & Pleasure Session 5 Ñ College-Age Pursuits: Truth Session 6 Ñ Teaching & Discipleship Session 7 Ñ Ingraining CollegeMinistry Into the Fabric of Your Church Chuck offers practical ideas and principles for building solid collegeministries. He's a veteran…
…help college-age people examine the Bible in the midst of a shifting, evolving, emerging culture? Unleash the enthusiasm, momentum, passion, and energy of college-age people with this training video series from Chuck Bomar, the author of 99 Thoughts for College-Age People and CollegeMinistry 101.…
…problems that stem from busyness, then discover how a life with Jesus can help you avoid burnout. Whether you work with jr highers, high schoolers, or college-age people, this resource is packed with tools to save you time while teaching important principals to your students. Lessons include: All Choked…
…Portland to help me think through some things. Jonathan is a great guy, has a ton of business and ministry experience, but he also loves the local church and understands our need to minister to college-age people in that context! We sat outside my favorite coffee shop for about 3 hrs. talking, brainstorming…
For many of us college-age ministry looks vastly different in the summer. People are on completely different schedules, work hours pick up for many, routines totally adjust, and even sleeping habits get out of whack. There are some things people are doing around the country that seem to work effectively…
…about the disasters that happen when temptation wins. Week 2: Winners and Losers of Temptation There are students who go through your ministry and go on to college and go on in their lives never letting go of the truths they learned from you, seeking God with their whole hearts all their lives. Then…
…college years as a time to get wild and party. College-age people face new challenges with greater personal freedom and the opportunity to avoid responsibility. What role can a collegeministry play in the pursuit of meaning and pleasure? Unleash the enthusiasm, momentum, passion, and energy of college-…
…) Here is the setlist from a couple weeks ago at out Thursday night CollegeMinistry, which we call Crave (Which was a pretty cool name until those new Honda commercials came out)...this was actually the Easter service for college group:Â 1. O Praise Him -David Crowder 2. Amazing Grace/My Chains are…
Well, I've been getting a lot of questions lately regarding college-age church services. I have an entire section in my upcoming book, CollegeMinistry 101, on this issue. So, I could go on forever here or when I respond to the emails. This would take too much time for everyone. But briefly…
Whether you are officially "launching" a ministry from scratch this fall or simply "gearing" back up for an existing one, there is an article I would recommend you read. It's called, "8 Quick Tips for Starting a CollegeMinistry," written by CollegeLeader mentor Bob Hetzler. In this article Bob explains…
…approaches that fail to effectively minister to college-age people in a biblical way. Use this resource to create a healthy collegeministry that prepares students for the transition into adulthood. Show it to new leaders to help them understand your ministry's potential impact. Maybe even let your senior…
…strategies for making collegeministry a vital part of your church? How can you inject these young leaders into your congregation's lifebloodÑand inject the DNA of your church into these college-age people? Unleash the enthusiasm, momentum, passion, and energy of college-age people with this training…
…Sometimes entire ministries get cut out from the budget when financial trouble comes. Unfortunately one of the first ministries to take the hit are college-age ministries. Why? Well, because it's viewed as a financial liability, not an asset. Kind of weird to think about a ministry like that, but that's…
…teaching college-age people? Unleash the enthusiasm, momentum, passion, and energy of college-age people with this training video series from Chuck Bomar, the author of 99 Thoughts for College-Age People and CollegeMinistry 101. Drawing on his years of experience in collegeministry, Chuck offers…
…allocated to allow room for those changes and additions to what God was doing in our ministry. Related posts:CollegeMinistry Suffers in Our EconomyMaking Money Isn't the Endcollege-age ministry in the summerBrainstorming College MinistryGreat Main Session
…thought we'd take a little poll here… Are you a:(answers) Related posts:Poll: What's Your Context?What do you call your ministry?Poll Time…College Ministry BudgetsHelpful Resources…?
A discussion of the most overlooked and underdeveloped facet of the modern churchÑhow to keep college-aged people engaged in faith. Many churches and families have programmed a youth ministry finish line at twelfth grade. They walk their seniors out the door, breathe a sigh of relief, and let them…
…talk about money, especially in the context of ministry. However, the reality is that finances are a major reason why churches aren?t pursuing college-age ministry. And it?s true: College-age ministry doesn?t really pay for itself the way other ministries do. It may not directly bring in more families…
…talk about money, especially in the context of ministry. However, the reality is that finances are a major reason why churches aren't pursuing college-age ministry. And it's true: College-age ministry doesn't really pay for itself the way other ministries do. It may not directly bring in more families…
…talk about money, especially in the context of ministry. However, the reality is that finances are a major reason why churches aren't pursuing college-age ministry. And it's true: College-age ministry doesn't really pay for itself the way other ministries do. It may not directly bring in more families…
…an adult is extended until after college. Interestingly, this cultural phenomenon has changed this entire age stage, even if college education isn't pursued. College age people (whether in school or not) even refer to themselves as "kids." When the collegeministry is planning something, they say things…
…move away to college Chuck Bomar Isn't that a phrase we hear (or say ourselves) a lot? And, this reality might be hitting home more now that's it's August and those kids you've spent 4 or more years of your life with are leaving. Sobering moment. Well, Appendix C in my book, CollegeMinistry 101 is on this…