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By Dave Hess

Campus Ministry is Not a “Junior Varsity” Calling

How important is full-time college campus ministry? Is it merely an avenue for relatively inexperienced ministers to get their feet wet in ministry—something that should be viewed as an automatic stepping stone into something truly important? Or, is it an area of ministry of such high importance … [Read more...] about Campus Ministry is Not a “Junior Varsity” Calling

Filed Under: College Campus Ministry

By Dave Hess

Easter: A Great Opportunity for College Ministry

Easter is a big deal for Christians. We celebrate the fact that Jesus didn’t stay dead after he was crucified. After he died—he was raised to life, offering hope to all who would trust in him! Most churches consider this their biggest outreach opportunity of the year. What about campus ministries? … [Read more...] about Easter: A Great Opportunity for College Ministry

Filed Under: College Campus Ministry Tagged With: college ministry, Easter Outreach

By Dave Hess

How I Faced My Fear of Sharing the Gospel

Most Christians know that they should share the Gospel with others, but actually doing it is another matter. Too often our fears, lack of confidence, and excuses win and we do nothing. How can we overcome our fears and actually be the witnesses that we are called to be? When it comes to fear of … [Read more...] about How I Faced My Fear of Sharing the Gospel

Filed Under: Evangelism

By Dave Hess

What to Do When the Student Conference is Over

Recently, I shared a few reasons why I think it’s helpful to take college students to a relevant ministry conference. These events can have a catalytic impact upon the lives of the students and leaders who attend them, but what should you do after the conference? How do you maximize this moment and … [Read more...] about What to Do When the Student Conference is Over

Filed Under: College Campus Ministry Tagged With: Campus Ministry, college ministry, emotionally healthy ministry, Leadership, ministry conference

Ministry Leadership Podcasts

By Dave Hess

3 Helpful Leadership Podcasts

Most of us know that we need help to reach our full leadership potential. With the abundance of options available, where should you start and how can you make the most of your time? I really enjoy listening to podcasts, particularly those related to the topic of leadership. I spend time commuting … [Read more...] about 3 Helpful Leadership Podcasts

Filed Under: College Campus Ministry, Leadership Tagged With: Campus Ministry, college ministry, Leadership, ministry

College Ministry Conference Reasons

By Dave Hess

College Ministry Conference: Yes, It’s Worth The Effort

Most campus ministers encourage the students they lead to go to a college ministry conference sometime during their college experience. While there are similarities and differences with each, there is at least one big commonality for those leaders trying to get students to these events—It takes lots … [Read more...] about College Ministry Conference: Yes, It’s Worth The Effort

Filed Under: College Campus Ministry Tagged With: Campus Ministry, college ministry, Every Nation Campus, ministry conferences

Campus Ministry Obstacles

By Dave Hess

3 Obstacles to Effectiveness in Campus Ministry

Many people start out with the intention of making an impact on their campus. Yet so many seem to lack the results they desire in campus ministry. Have you ever wondered why? Me too. I recently conducted a survey of campus ministry leaders to assess some of the greatest needs and challenges that … [Read more...] about 3 Obstacles to Effectiveness in Campus Ministry

Filed Under: College Campus Ministry, Leadership Tagged With: barriers to effectiveness in campus ministry, Campus Ministry

By Dave Hess

Why We Must Choose to Be Vulnerable

Life can be heartbreaking sometimes. People disappoint us and hurt us. It can be especially hard if the hurt is coming from a person we are emotionally invested in—a friend we have loved deeply, a coworker we have a long history with, or a family member we want to trust but who keeps doing the same … [Read more...] about Why We Must Choose to Be Vulnerable

Filed Under: Christian Living Tagged With: heartbreak, love, vulnerability

By Dave Hess

Do We Value God’s Word?

Imagine what it would be like to be following Jesus day after day, and year after year, without access to any Bible in your own language. Those of us in the English speaking world have literally dozens of English translations to choose from. Yet, for many people in the world today, this is not … [Read more...] about Do We Value God’s Word?

Filed Under: Missions, Video

By Dave Hess

Thinking Right & Living Right—Why Both Matter

Should a minister be godly or knowledgeable? Is this even a choice that has to be made? I don't think so, but sometimes one is set up against the other as a kind of false choice, as if we can only choose one. I came across this great quote from B.B. Warfield in my studies today, which has bearing … [Read more...] about Thinking Right & Living Right—Why Both Matter

Filed Under: Christian Living, Cultural Commentary, Leadership Tagged With: seminary, theology, training

By Dave Hess

Crazy Busy – Book Giveaway

One of my favorite reads of 2013 was Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem by Kevin DeYoung. This book is short but is filled with tons helpful insights for those of us who struggle with busyness. If you struggle with excessive busyness (like I do), I think this book … [Read more...] about Crazy Busy – Book Giveaway

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By Dave Hess

Surprising Kindness

Too many ministry blogs are all about what's wrong with the with everyone else. Today, I just want to share something encouraging which I recently saw. I'm confident that if you take a couple minutes to watch this video, you will be glad you … [Read more...] about Surprising Kindness

Filed Under: Cultural Commentary

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