Comments on: A Brief Thought on the Christian Standard’s Campus Ministry Issue

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Mon, 11 May 2009 16:21:59 +0000

I have casual contact with local churches. I attend citywide ministerial meetings and go out for coffee often w/ local pastors. Most of my support comes from churches as well. We have worked hard to develop collaborative relationships with Pastors. Often its the Youth Pastors that are extremely territorial. But, most of the students I work with are coming out of no religious or spiritual background whatsoever. I endeavor to stand by our ministry name, which is United Campus Ministry. United is not always as easy as I would like it to be but, we seem to do alright.

By: ngilmour

ngilmour — Mon, 11 May 2009 14:57:20 +0000

Thank you for the comment, Jeremy. Out of curiosity, what contact if any does your ministry have with local congregations?

By: Jeremy L. Evans Chaplain/Campus Pastor

Jeremy L. Evans Chaplain/Campus Pastor — Sun, 10 May 2009 06:35:49 +0000

Your link to the Standard was an interesting read. What separates me as a Campus Minister is that the college I serve is a two year school with transfer programs and a large technical focus. I only have 5 years of experience serving in Campus Ministry. I have two years to develop a relationship with students. Two years vs. four years put me in a bit of challenging place. It makes the time that I do have all the more critical ti get to know students. Last fall I started a small Campus Church for the unchurched as an alternative to what we call “thirsty Thursday.” I think the greatest challenge in reaching students is the administrative distraction of fund raising for the financial solvency of my ministry. I could do so much more for students with out the challenge of figuring out how to pay the bills. Hey, anyway…great reading on your blog. I always enjoy your thoughts!
~Jeremy (old oozer)