Campus Ministry Leadership Podcast: Recent Episodes
Krystopher Scroggins & Andrew Youngblood
Resource for those serving Jesus on the world's most strategic mission field: the university campus.
How do we help students connect to God in worship through the setlists and songs we choose for our services? Cullen Williams, from Texas Tech Chi Alpha, joins us to share his wisdom on a number of important aspects of worship leading.
Want to support the podcast? Visit: campusministryleadership.com/support or emails us at: youngbloodxa@gmail.com, kascroggins.tx@gmail.com
Resources:
How to Worship a King - Zach Neese
What are conversations that worship leaders and ministry directors need to be having? In this episode, we give some questions that can help strengthen the communication between the worship leaders and lead pastors of ministries. We share our thoughts on how we approach these questions in our respective ministries.
Want to support the podcast? Visit: campusministryleadership.com/support or emails us at: youngbloodxa@gmail.com, kascroggins.tx@gmail.com
Resources:
Worship Initiative Podcast
Worship Initiative
Beyond Sunday Worship
Worship & Technology Podcast
What does it look like to serve well as a member of a staff team? How do you navigate disagreements and build trust? Rob Craig, from Texas Tech Chi Alpha, joins us to share some wisdom on how he fights to be a great staff member.
Want to support the podcast? Visit: campusministryleadership.com/support or emails us at: youngbloodxa@gmail.com, kascroggins.tx@gmail.com
Resources:
God's Mercy Sermon - David Pawson
How could the practice of confession help us as leaders and the students we are discipling? This episode we discuss the difference between accountability and confession, and how confession can be a litmus test for how much responsibility we take for our personal walk with Jesus.
Want to support the podcast? Visit: campusministryleadership.com/support or emails us at: youngbloodxa@gmail.com, kascroggins.tx@gmail.com
Resources:
Life Together - Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Celebration of Discipline - Richard Foster
What common mistakes are we making that are undermining our leadership and character development? Landon Henry, Lead Pastor at San Angelo First, joins us to talk through 5 mistakes he's seen young leaders consistently make throughout the course of his leadership.
Want to support the podcast? Visit: campusministryleadership.com/support or emails us at: youngbloodxa@gmail.com, kascroggins.tx@gmail.com
Resources:
God's Armor Bearer - Terry Nance
It's that time again friends! Welcome month is upon us and we've crowd sourced some wisdom on how to survive the insanity.
Want to support the podcast? Visit: campusministryleadership.com/support or emails us at: youngbloodxa@gmail.com, kascroggins.tx@gmail.com
Resources:
Small Group Leader Podcast
Jenny McIntosh Message to Her Leaders:
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- Get away with God & fill your oil (His Presence- grace, strength, peace & joy)
- Guard your oil-
- From those who won’t get there own (their lack of pursuing God creates their emergency need)
- From cheap Inferior choices
- From Unhealthy relationships
- Burn your oil for God- for His Presence, for His Purpose & for His glory
This episode we're talking with Stefanie Chappell, XA National Field Director, about the benefits of spiritual direction and expanding our spiritual formation practices.
Want to support the podcast? Visit: campusministryleadership.com/support or emails us at: youngbloodxa@gmail.com, kascroggins.tx@gmail.com
Resources:
Invitation to Solitude and Silence - Ruth Haley Barton
Spiritual Disciplines Handbook - Adele Ahlberg Calhoun
This episode we're talking with Alex Rodriguez, XA National Training Director, about his new book Real Devotion. We also chat about having a culture of honor AND honesty and some other helpful ideas.
Want to support the podcast? Visit: campusministryleadership.com/support or emails us at: youngbloodxa@gmail.com, kascroggins.tx@gmail.com
Resources:
Real Devotion - Alex Rodriguez
Preaching - Tim Keller
How do we fill the gaps between the vision we have for our ministry and what we currently see? This week we're talking about strategies to get our convictions to work their way into the lives of our people.
Want to support the podcast? Visit: campusministryleadership.com/support or emails us at: youngbloodxa@gmail.com, kascroggins.tx@gmail.com
Resource:
Why Revival Tarries - Leonard Ravenhill
How do we fill the gaps between the vision we have for our ministry and what we currently see? Our starting point is getting the convictions and vision into ourselves. This week we talk about how to be sure we're internalizing our vision before we communicate it to our people.
Want to support the podcast? Visit: campusministryleadership.com/support or emails us at: youngbloodxa@gmail.com, kascroggins.tx@gmail.com
Resource:
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - John Mark Comer
What does the future hold for the CMLP? This episode we talk about what we've been up to and future plans for the show.
Want to support the podcast? Emails us at:
youngbloodxa@gmail.com
kascroggins.tx@gmail.com
Resource:
Campus Ministry Today Podcast
How can we innovate in the face of limitations and engage students to think and minister in creative ways? Duncan Chance, XA Director at University of Northern Colorado, joins us to discuss how they shook things up in their virtual services during the pandemic and how they empower their students to minister creatively.
Resources:
Chi Alpha UNC Youtube Channel
Revival Study Bible Reprint
Duncan's Youtube Channel
Has our devotional life become transactional? Do we only read scripture and pray to prepare for sermons/ministry? This week we talk about the temptations and dangers of a mercenary devotional life, and some things we've found helpful to avoid it.
Resources:
"Abide With Me" Influence Magazine - Dick Brogden
"Growing Deep | Abide" Sermon - Dick Brogden
Do we always have to learn the hard way? Not if we learn from others' mistakes. This episode Andrew walks us through 5 lessons he and his team learned the hard way through the first 8 years of campus ministry.
Resources:
In the Name of Jesus - Henri Nouwen
How do we build deep friendships, tell captivating stories, minister to influential leaders, or fight for healthy families? This month we're joined by Dick Foth to chat about all of these topics! Dick has decades of leadership experience as a church planter, pastor, college president, and an advisor to leaders in Washington D.C. He has so much wisdom and experience to share with us.
Resources:
Known - Dick and Ruth Foth
Known.fm
The Divine Yes - E. Stanley Jones
The Storyteller's Secret - Carmine Gallo
What are some of the best things about a new semester in the middle of COVID? This week we talk about our favorite things about the new school year ahead of us.
Resources:
The Pentateuch as Narrative by John H. Sailhammer
Mindset by Carol Dweck
Essentialism by Greg McKeown
What can we learn from a professional Youtube and podcast host about ministry in this season? As it turns out, a ton! Matt Whitman if the Ten Minute Bible Hour and No Dumb Questions, joins us to share what he's learned from years of ministry and building community in a digital landscape.
Host Links:
The Ten Minute Bible Hour Website
No Dumb Questions Podcast
Resources:
Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes - Kenneth E. Bailey
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - Kenneth E. Bailey
Dwell Bible App
How can we develop healthy ministry systems that are both relationally rich and organizationally effective? Stefa Chappell, National Field Director with Chi Alpha, joins us to talk about how view our systems through the lens of discipleship, and how that view can help us have a greater Kingdom impact.
Resources:
In the Name of Jesus - Henri Nouwen
One size does not fit all in ministry. How can we make wise investments of our time and resources at our current ministry size to be ready for future growth? Alex Rodriguez, Chi Alpha National Training Director, joins us to talk about the research his team has done around the convictions, methods, and wins for each growth phase of a campus ministry.
Size/Growth Dynamics Teaching Outline:
XA Size Dynamics Teaching PDF - Alex Rodriguez
Resources:
The Greatest Thing in the World - Henry Drummond
The Power of Moments - Chip & Dan Health
At the Table with Pat Lencioni Podcast
How can we get gospel communities on all of the 4200 colleges in America? This week, leaders of the EveryCampus movement York Moore (Intervarsity), Dan Allan (Cru), and Bill Noe (BCM & Lifeway) join us to talk about how they are partnering with dozens of other ministries to bring prayer and gospel movements to every campus in America.
Resources:
Everycampus.com
collegeministry.com
Not Forsaken - Louie Giglio
Cru Summer Missions Resources
Yearofthebible.com
What are some helpful strategies to consider as we're pioneering or taking new ground on our campuses? How can we grow in the skills necessary to pioneer effectively? This week Paul Austin, Chi Alpha National Pioneering Director, returns to talk about pioneering strategies and how we can continue to think like pioneers as we lead on our campuses.
Resource of the Week:
The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
Chi Alpha New Director Training
chialpha.com
How we respond to personal suffering reveals our shortcomings, but it can also refine our character and increase our intimacy with Jesus. This week we are joined by coach, author, and veteran campus missionary Joy Schroeder. Joy shares her story of a tragic car accident and paralysis, and shares her wisdom on how we can navigate suffering well in our lives.
Resource of the Week:
Tools For Mentoring - Joy Schroeder
Disappointment With God - Philip Yancey
It Is Well With My Soul - TenTwoSix Music - The Nashville Studio Singer Community
How Christians Can Deal With Tragedy - Greg Koukl - Stand to Reason
This week is an impromptu conversation about what we're learning during the campus closures and how we're navigating them real time.
Resource of the Week:
Go outside, disconnect from media, and connect with Jesus!
Revival In The Hebrides by Duncan Campbell - revival-library.org
COVID-19- XA National Director Staff Video Blog
Student small group leaders are the heroes of our ministries. How can we help our student leaders grow in areas that develop them into more fruitful disciplemakers? This week, Derek Lynn, National Chi Alpha Training Team Analyst, joins us to discuss wins of a small group leader and a podcast he's developed to help resource our leaders.
Resource of the Week:
Small Group Leader Podcast
Discipleship by Design - Harvey Herman
Master Plan of Evangelism - Dr. Robert Coleman
Grit - Angela Duckworth
Mindset - Carol Dweck
Do we have a vision to reach beyond the campus into the marketplace and change the broader culture of our nation? This week, Paul Burkhart of UA Fairbanks Chi Alpha, joins us to talk about the innovative initiative his team has developed to reach the remote villages of Alaska and beyond. We also discuss how we can help give our students a vision for being marketplace missionaries.
What I Have Initiative:
whatihave.org
Resource of the Week:
Alaska: A Novel – by James A. Michener
Alone in My Kayak - by Agnes Rodli
Do we have a vision for real friendships as we lead small groups, or is our focus more utilitarian leadership development? This week, Josh Nitcholas of Texas A&M Chi Alpha, joins us to talk about his approach to building relationships, and the progression that students go through as they move from small group members to co-laborers.
Resource of the Week:
The Stewardship of the Mystery – T. Austin Sparks
The King of the Earth - Erich Sauer
The Suffering of God - Terence E. Frethheim
Stories connect listeners hearts and minds to our messages on a deep level. How can we learn to better use stories in our preaching to call students to action and see transformation? Brian Summerall, Director of Ministry Strategy for Young Life, joins us to discuss how we can preach more clearly and compellingly through story.
Resource of the Week:
Telling Stories: God's Grace Revealed through Adventures, Awkwardness, and a 1981 Monte Carlo - Brian Summerall
Jerry Seinfeld: Comedian - Netflix Documentary
storybrand.com & Building a StoryBrand Podcast - Donald Miller
Conflict is unavoidable in our lives and ministries, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. How do we frame and navigate conflict in a healthy way? Steve and Deanne Turley, veteran world missionaries, join us to discuss how conflict can help us grow as leaders and better resemble the body of Christ.
Guest Contact:
stephen.turley@hqmail.agmd.org
Resource of the Week:
Humility - Andrew Murray
The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness - Tim Keller
emotionallyhealthy.org - Peter Scazzero
Crucial Accountability - Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, Switzler, & Maxfield
Revisionist History Podcast - "Free Brian Williams" - Malcolm Gladwell
Casting vision is a skill we need to develop as leaders, but we need to make sure our vision is centered on Jesus. Matt Sprenger, Chi Alpha Northeast Area Director, joins us to talk about how we can make Jesus the center of our vision and grow as vision-casters in our groups.
Resource of the Week:
Adventures in Prayer - Catherine Marshall
The Complete Fenelon - Francois Fenelon
The Seeking Heart - Francois Fenelon
Scalable Convictions CMC Teaching - Eli Stewart
Why is it strategic, on many campuses, to have student leaders living in dorms? How do you encourage students to pay more in order to further their discipleship efforts? Geoff Mumley, from CCF/Chi Alpha at Western Washington University, joins us to talk about how and why they encourage leaders to live in the dorms and a scholarship program that they've established to help their leaders offset the cost of living on campus.
Resource of the Week:
Living the Legacy Event - shanon@ccfministry.com & james@ccfministry.com
Residence Hall Scholarship Fund - david@ccfministry.com
Out Of Solitude - Henri Nouwen
How can we use hospitality to open doors to ministry and discipleship in our lives? This week we talk with Katie and Alicia about the art of hospitality, and how it can enhance the work we're doing on campus.
Resource of the Week:
Bridehood Saints (Kindle Edition) - G.D. Watson Bridehood Saints - G.D. Watson
The Missional Mom - Helen Lee
Today's students don't have the same understanding of the Christian worldview as they've had in previous generations. This week we talk with Mary Gautreaux about her book Kingdom Minded, and how it can help us set the "foundation and trajectory" of the students we are discipling.
Resource of the Week:
Kingdom Minded - Mary Gautreaux
This month we're replaying some of our best and most popular episodes. We'll be back in August with brand new interviews!
Student small group leaders make disciples on the front lines on our campus. How do we choose who we invite into leadership training and empower as leaders? Alex Rodriguez, National Training Director for Chi Alpha, joins us to talk about the markers of a great small group leader candidate.
Alex's Notes: What to look for in a small group leader PDF
Resource of the Week:
How The Mighty Fall - Jim Collins
Westminster Pulpit - G. Campbell Morgan
This month we're replaying some of our best and most popular episodes. We'll be back in August with brand new interviews!
How do we successfully navigate the new territory of leading the post-"millennial" student? Andrew McPeak from Growing Leaders, and co-author of their new book "Marching Off the Map" joins us to discuss their research and insights on leading the emerging generation.
Resource of the Week:
Marching Off The Map - Dr. Tim Elmore & Andrew McPeak
Preorder: Generation Z Unfiltered - Dr. Tim Elmore & Andrew McPeak
We can learn so much from local pastors and develop mutually beneficial relationships that extend beyond financial partnerships. Why should we value connecting generations and how do we begin build great relationships with older ministers? Lennon Noland, Ministries Director of the North TX District of the Assemblies of God and former cohost of the CMLP, joins us to discuss ways that we can serve and build relationships with local church pastors and make lasting connections between generations.
Resource of the Week:
Abolition of Man - C.S. Lewis
That Hideous Strength - C.S. Lewis
Deep Work by Cal Newport
How do we expose our students to God's heart for the nations and give them opportunities to hear and respond to the call to missions? One of the most effective ways is hosting missionaries to allow for face-to-face interactions with our students, leaders, staff, and families. This week we unpack how to organize and execute a missions week on your campus.
Resource of the Week:
Operation World Book - by Jason Mandryk
South TX District Council Missions Service - Eli Gautreaux
National Chi Alpha Director, E. Scott Martin, joins us to give an update and future plans for Chi Alpha nationally. Scott also shares wisdom on leading change, student missions, sabbath, and more.
Resource of the Week:
Church and Culture Blog - James Emery White
Catching the Wind of the Spirit - Sunder Krishnan
Our small group leaders are our most valuable resource, and preparing for their small group night can be a stressful time. This week we share a framework for writing a small group lesson that can help our students schedule out their week in preparation for small group night.
Resource of the Week:
Sam Houston XA Resources
UVA Chi Alpha Resources
Small Group University - Brad Lewis
What does it look like to submit to spiritual authority and take up the role of "armor bearer" in our ministries? Jason Bell, with Sam Houston Chi Alpha, talks with us about the different ways we submit to authority and the impact it can have on our groups.
Resource of the Week:
Spiritual Authority - Watchman Nee
Tale of Three Kings - Gene Edwards
Great books by great authors can disciple us and challenge us. This week we discuss our "Top 5 Books" and how they've impacted our lives.
Winkie's Recommended Reading List
Scroggins' Top 5: Christ of the Indian Road - E Stanley Jones Our Own God - G D Watson Why Revival Tarries - Leonard Ravenhill The God They Never Knew - George Otis Jr. Knowledge of the Holy - A W Tozer
Andrew's Top 5: Tools for Mentoring - Joy Schroeder Spiritual Depression - Martyn Lloyd Jones Amazing Grace - Eric Metaxes Cost of Discipleship - Dietrich Bonhoeffer Choosing to Cheat/When Work and Family Collide - Andy Stanley
Why should we read great books as a supplement to scripture? How can we help our students fall in love with reading? Mary Gautreaux joins us to talk about how Chi Alpha at Sam Houston State developed a culture of reading through the years.
Resource of the Week:
The Hiding Place - Corrie Ten Boom
The Unshakable Kingdom and the Unchanging Person - E. Stanley Jones
Mary's Blog - marygautreaux.com
Winkie Pratney joins us to discuss the fear of the Lord, God's heart for the lost, and other things on his mind.
FULL INTERVIEW
Resource of the Week:
winkiepratney.net - Winkie's Official Site
winkiepedia.net - Winkie Resources
moh.org - More Winkie Resources
Youth Aflame 2.0 Book
Spiritual Vocations Book
We pray that students in our ministries would respond to the call of God to the nations, but how can we prepare them for the mission field while they are in college? Dick Brogden, A.G. world missionary leader and founder of Live Dead, joins us to discuss how we can prepare our students for the mission field and how we can make the most of short and mid-length trips for the benefit of our students and missionary partners.
Resource of the Week:
Mission in the Old Testament by Walter C. Kaiser
Waiting on God by Andrew Murray E-reader/pdf version
Live Dead Devotional - Missionary God. Missionary Bible
Students in Greek life are some of the most influential leaders on our campuses, but reaching them can sometimes seem difficult or intimidating. How can we develop a strategy to reach into the fraternities and sororities on our campus? This week we talk with Isaac Jenkins, with Cru at Ole Miss, to draw from his 30 yrs of experience reaching Greeks for Jesus.
Resource of the Week:
greeklegacy.org
Isaac's articles at Campus Ministry Today
"Would Jesus Have Joined a Fraternity?" Articles
"Leaving a Legacy for Christ in Your Fraternity or Sorority" Book
Email Isaac at: isaac.jenkins@cru.org
Our staff teams set the culture for our ministries, but sometimes we can feel more like co-workers than friends or family. How can we develop a bond that will help create a family culture in our groups? Nick Hester, XA Director at Texas Tech University, joins us to talk about his experience building a team and developing a family bond in his staff.
Resource of the Week:
The Ideal Team Player - Patrick Lencioni
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team -Patrick Lencioni
Student small group leaders make disciples on the front lines on our campus. How do we choose who we invite into leadership training and empower as leaders? Alex Rodriguez, National Training Director for Chi Alpha, joins us to talk about the markers of a great small group leader candidate.
Alex's Notes: What to look for in a small group leader PDF
Resource of the Week:
How The Mighty Fall - Jim Collins
Westminster Pulpit - G. Campbell Morgan
Welcome to the Campus Ministry Leadership Podcast 2.0! We're launching this year with a new cohost and tons of new interviews and content.
Resource for the new year:
www.livedead.org/devotional - Devotional & Bible Reading Plan
Student athletes are some of the busiest and most high profile students on our campus, but they still need to hear the gospel and engage in Christian community. How can we begin to engage them in relationship and ministry? Eric Treuil with Chi Alpha at the University of Louisiana joins us to talk about his work with student athletes and how we can serve and minister to them.
Resource of the Week:
TheJump.com - Social Media and Communication Mobile App
Our small group leaders are the "front lines" of discipleship in our ministries. When staff lead these groups, it presents unique challenges and gives us insights into the lives of our student leaders. This week, Andrew and Alicia discuss things they've learned about leading small groups as they've jumped back into leading after a few years.
Resource of the Week:
CNLP 206 - Les Mckeown - Visionaries, Operators, & Processors
Why do we struggle to raise a full budget? What are some outdated strategies that we may be using and how can we catch up with the times? Mary Valloni and Mike Kim of the Fully Funded Academy & Podcast join us this week to discuss how we can succeed in support raising and donor communication.
Resources:
Fully Funded Podcast
To register for the Fully Funded Academy: fullyfundedacademy.com/p/cmlp
mikekim.com
maryvalloni.com
Many of us want to see our ministries and leadership teams become more diverse, but how do we begin to intentionally grow in diversity? How can we measure how well we're doing? Belkis Lehmann, Chi Alpha National Diversity Specialist and Triad Chi Alpha leader, joins us to walk through a "diversity rubric" that can help us grow in diversity.
Diversity Rubric: Information > Formation > Conformation > Transformation
Resources:
Multiethnic Conversations: An Eight-Week Journey toward Unity in Your Church by Mark DeYmaz & Oneya Fennell Okuwobi
drivingdiversity.org
Chi Alpha Minority Mobilization Fund
How do we minister wisely and effectively in the midst of our litigiuos cultral climate? Curtis Cole, National Campus Legal Specialist for Chi Alpha joins us to talk about legal challenges many ministries are facing and how we can navigate them well.
Resources:
Collegiate Collective - Reaching Freshmen Roundup
11 Fun Ways to Meet New Students Podcast
The Right to Be Wrong - Kevin Seamus Hasson
Are there strategic opportunities for partnerships between campus ministries and church planters? How can we work together to advance the gospel further in on our campuses and in our communities? Brian Frye, National Collegiate Strategist for the NAMB and co-founder of the Collegiate Collective, joins us to discuss the strategic nature of partnering with church planters.
5 Misconceptions About Collegiate Church Planting - Brian Frye
Resource of the Week:
The Starfish and the Spider - Brafman & Beckstrom
The Defining Decade - Meg Jay
After College - Eric Young Reitz
For the month of July, we're replaying some of our best and most popular episodes. We'll come back August 1st with brand new interviews!
How often do our perspectives or our thoughts limit our effectiveness in ministry? Eli Stewart joins the show today to discuss what it looks like think and act like a victor rather than a victim.
Resource of the Week:
Chase The Lion - Mark Batterson
God's Eagles - G.D. Watson
Finishing Well - Dr. J. Robert Clinton
For the month of July, we're replaying some of our best and most popular episodes. We'll come back August 1st with brand new interviews!
How do we successfully navigate the new territory of leading the post-"millennial" student? Andrew McPeak from Growing Leaders, and co-author of their new book "Marching Off the Map" joins us to discuss their research and insights on leading the emerging generation.
Resource of the Week:
Marching Off The Map - Dr. Tim Elmore & Andrew McPeak
For the month of July, we're replaying some of our best and most popular episodes. We'll come back August 1st with brand new interviews!
What doors does 30 faithful years of service to one campus open for someone willing to plant themselves? This week we interview Eric Treuil, Chi Alpha Director at University of Louisianna, to learn what it looks like to become integral part of the fabric of your campus.
Resource of the Week:
Leadership Gold by John Maxwell
For the month of July, we're replaying some of our best and most popular episodes. We'll come back August 1st with brand new interviews!
Women in leadership bring so much value to our organizations. This week we sit down with Crystal Martin, the National Cross-Cultural Missions Director for Chi Alpha, to discuss some of the strengths that female leaders bring to the table, as well as some of the unique challenges facing women in leadeship.
Resource of the Week:
Anonymous: Jesus' hidden years...and yours by Alicia Britt Chole
How do we navigate the waters of sexuality and gender identity compassionately with the students that we engage with on our campus? LPC Peter Piñon joins us this week to help us understand what our students are going through and how we can minister to them with compassion.
https://www.enterocounseling.com/
L.O.V.E. Model - Peter Piñon:
L - Listen to their story, Learn about who they are O - Observe their behaviors and non-verbal messages, Obey the Holy Spirit and the law V - Validate feelings, Validate truthful thinking E - Encourage healthy thinking and behaviors, Ensure proper referral if necessary
Resource of the Week:
Understanding Gender Dysphoria by Mark A. Yarhouse
Leading and discipling our small group leaders well is crucial to the health of our ministry. It's more of an art than a science, and it can often be challenging. This week we're joined by Krystopher Scroggins to discuss how we can lead our small group leaders well through continuing the process of relational discipleship.
Resources:
Our Own God by G. D. Watson
Others May, You Cannot by G.D. Watson
Christ of the Indian Road by E. Stanley Jones
How can we come back from our summer break stronger? This week we interview Stephen Blandino from 7 City Church to talk about having a plan and a purpose for your personal growth.
Resources:
http://stephenblandino.com/
Go!: Starting a Personal Growth Revolution - Stephen Blandino
How to Create a Plan for Personal Growth - Free ebook - Stephen Blandino
Influence Magazine
The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth - John Maxwell
Your Best Year Ever - Michael Hyatt
CourageToLead.com - Coaching Resource
What does it look like to build your team expand your reach to multiple campuses? Today we talk with Clayton Bullion of Tarleton State BSM to talk about how they've built a team to reach 5 campuses in a 60 mile radius.
Resource of the Week: Collegiate Collective Facebook Page
Today we say goodbye to Lennon Noland, find out how God led him through his shift in ministry calling, and the impact campus ministry has made on his life.
Resource of the Week: Living the Life You Were Meant to Live by Tom Paterson
We've got some new content and interviews in the works. While we work, check out one of our most popular interviews. What does it look like to thrive in the role of staff member? This week we talk with Josh Moran of UVA Chi Alpha about how to walk in the call to contribute to a ministry as staff.
Is there a link between the culture of our ministries and the size of our staff? This week we're joined by Derek Britt of IU Chi Alpha to talk about developing a high challenge culture and the effects it can have on expanding our leadership and staff teams.
What do we need to consider when working through a transition in senior leadership? How can we work to make it as smooth as possible for everyone involved? This week we talk with Matt Liberio of Chi Alpha Denton to talk about his experience transitioning into the senior leader role.
Apologetics is a helpful discipline for any campus minister to be familiar with as we engage with the questions we face on our campuses. Dr. Philip Tallon, Chair of the Department of Apologetics at Houston Baptist University, joins us this week to discuss cultural apologetics, apologetics and the arts, and the opportunities HBU offers to continue our growth through education.
We’re working on some great new episodes! Until they release, we’re replaying one of our most popular episodes.
We all want student buy-in. Is there a way to engage more students while being less stressed and drained? On today's episode, we interview Derek Britt with Chi Alpha at Indiana University about his journey from attractional focus to discipleship focused ministry.
How can "no strings attached" service open doors to influence and ministry opportunities on our campuses? This week we're joined by Health Miller of Angelo State University to discuss the ways that God has used their heart to serve to open doors for ministry.
What could happen if we fearlessly pursued the students of influene on our campus? What does it look like to think about building a student movement rather than simply a campus ministry? This week we're joined by Steve Shadrach to talk about those questions, as well as several other campus ministry topics.
Small group night is one of the most important nights of the week for many of our students. How do we make it an evening that students look forward to as a highlight of their week? This week we discuss some helpful pointers to make your small group a win for everyone.
Small group night is one of the most important nights of the week for many of our students. How do we make it an evening that students look forward to as a highlight of their week? This week we discuss some helpful pointers to make your small group a win for everyone.
Remaining connected to alumni can seem like a daunting task for many campus ministers. How do we stay engaged on campus and engaged with our alum? This week, Glen Davis from Stanford University Chi Alpha, joins us to discuss the many creative and successful ways he stays in touch with his alumni.
What can we learn from a man who ran his race well and reached millions for Jesus? This week we reflect on some takeaways from the life and ministry of Billy Graham.
Dating can often be a spiritual minefield for our students. How do we help them navigate it? This week we're joined by author and teacher, Gary Thomas, to talk about his book The Sacred Search and learn from his wisdom and research in the area of romantic relationships.
Being a staff member on a ministry team is not always easy. There are unique challenges we face as we work together with our senior leaders to accomplish God's vision for our campus. This week we dive into some words from the apostle Peter to glean some insights on leadership and look at some practical ways to be great staff members.
International student ministry is one of the most strategic and rewarding aspects of campus ministry. In order to do it effectively, we need to consider the challenges we face and explore helpful strategies. This week we are joined by Severin Lwali, National XAi Director, to discuss intentional and fruitful international student ministry on campus.
Dating and romance on our campus often follows a predictable cycle that leads to a lot of pain and heartache for our students. This week we explore the cycle and the struggle that students face navigating relationships in our culture.
Do you ever wonder if it's time to move on? This week we've gathered some wisdom from ministers with longevity and fruitfulness and we offer some questions you need to ask yourself before you make a change.
How do we navigate building a worship team and a worship culture when we're early in the worship team process? This week we discuss some practical and philisophical tips on building a worship team from scratch.
What impact can God have on our campus and around the world if we are willing to exercise our faith and have a God-sized vision? Today we talk with Matt Carpenter, of UCA Chi Alpha about miracles, impacting the world through discipleship, and a vision that's larger than our local campus.
Discipleship is at the core of what we do as campus ministers. What does it look like to find, feed, and fight for our students? Alex Rodriguez of NMSU Chi Alpha, joins us to discuss these simple and effective principles.
This week we celebrate a year of podcasting and reflect on things we've learned and things that have encourgaged us.
This week we replay our first episode on the opportunities the spring semester present us.
Today on the podcast, we interview Andrew and Alicia Youngblood about their early years, their call to vocational campus ministry, and some things they've learned along the way.
What does it look like to minster effectively at an academically elite univiersity? What could we learn about our own high acheiving students from a ministers at high acheiving schools? This week we talk with Eric Mingle from Rice University about how they've learned and grown as they've worked to reach their campus.
How do we prepare our students for the potential pitfalls and challenges of the Christmas break? Today we share 3 thoughts compiled from the wisdom of our listeners to help us prep our students to thrive over break.
In this special Thanksgiving Day episode we take some time to discuss what we're thankful for and offer some prayer and encouragement.
Depression is a real concern for many people, but it can be particularly challenging for a minister. What are some of the barriers to seeking help? What are the warning signs we need to look for? What's the first step to gettign help? This week we talk with LPC Peter Pinon about the struggles of depression and the ways we can find help and healing.
How do we recognize our dependence on the Lord while understanding our responsibility to work hard to serve Him? Today we discuss three ways of thinking that can inspire us to lean in to our call to work hard.
How can campus ministries work together with the local church to set our students up for a thriving spiritual future? Today we talk with Pastor Michael Norman to discuss the connection of the church with campus ministries, and how we can partner to see students grow in discipleship, ministry, and spiritual development as they transition into their post-college life.
Sometimes ministry is difficult. Are we really making a difference? Is it worth it? This week we discuss where the reward for our ministry efforts really come from.
Starting a new campus ministry from scratch can be one of the most difficult and trying endeavors a minster will face. Are there things we need to learn and consider before we launch a ministry on a new campus? Today Paul Austin, the National Pioneering Director for Chi Alpha, joins us to discuss healthily starting a new ministry and building a team.
What could fundraising look like if we weren't going at it alone? There really are people who want to help us fund our ministries. This week Mary Valloni joins us to talk about what it looks like to recruit a team to help us share our vision and raise funds.
What does it look like to completely uproot and follow God's call "from the tropics to the tundra"? This week we interview veteran world missionary turned campus missionary, Paul Burkhart, about his call to the campus and what he's learned while pioneering in the state of Alaska.
What does it look like to completely uproot and follow God's call "from the tropics to the tundra"? This week we interview veteran world missionary turned campus missionary, Paul Burkhart, about his call to the campus and what he's learned while pioneering in the state of Alaska.
The large group worship meeting is a crucial element of many campus minstry endeavors. Are there ways that we can ensure that they are excellent? This week we jump into Part II of a conversation on having good large group meetings.
How do we successfully navigate the new territory of leading the post-"millennial" student? Andrew McPeak from Growing Leaders, and co-author of their new book "Marching Off the Map" joins us to discuss their research and insights on leading the emerging generation.
How do we successfully navigate the new territory of leading the post-"millennial" student? Andrew McPeak from Growing Leaders, and co-author of their new book "Marching Off the Map" joins us to discuss their research and insights on leading the emerging generation.
A great fall retreat can breathe life into a ministry. This week we want to get you fired up about your fall retreat by discussing the benefits they bring to our ministries.
The large group worship meeting is a crucial element of many campus minstry endeavors. Are there ways that we can ensure that they are excellent? This week we jump into Part I of a conversation on having good large group meetings.
What is our responsibility as campus ministers in this difficult time in our nation? How can we love and serve our students in this season? This week we discuss a few things that can help us navigate this season as we lead our students.
Do your students have the "Eye of the Tiger" for your fall lauch? This week we dive into the elements of a great pre-launch leadership pep talk.
The first few weeks of fall is a crucial time for making new connections. This week we rapid fire 11 ideas that have worked wonders for our friends around the country.
Wheel of Dorm Misfortune Files
How do we navigate the early years of marriage and ministry? This week Lennon and Christal Noland bring some wisdom from their first 10 years of marriage and vocational ministry.
How do we make our meetings something our volunteer leaders actually look forward to? This week, legendary leader and leadership coach, Jeanne Mayo joins us to discuss what it looks like to breathe life, value, and variety into our meetings.
Women in leadership bring so much value to our organizations. This week we sit down with Crystal Martin, the National Cross-Cultural Missions Director for Chi Alpha, to discuss some of the strengths that female leaders bring to the table, as well as some of the unique challenges facing women in leadeship.
Are there things that we can do to increase our favor with the institutions we serve? Today we look at 4 ways to gain favor with our universities.
We're 6 months into the CMLP and we've had some incredible leaders on the show! This episode we dive into a few of the best moments of the podcast so far.
Why should we have a team of advisors for our minstries and lives? How can we benefit from a group of leaders helping us navigate our ministries? This episode we explore 5 benefits of having an advisory board.
How can campus ministers and professional counselors work together to provide the best care for our students? This week LPC Peter Pinon joins us to discuss the issues we face with students and how we can best serve our students together.
What does it look like to thrive in the role of staff member? This week we talk with Josh Moran of UVA Chi Alpha about how to walk in the call to contribute to a ministry as staff.
How can we accomplish all God has called us to accomplish? Only by adding more leaders to our team. This week we discuss why it's important to expand our leadership pack.
In campus ministry we often do community better than we do communication. In this episode, we explore 4 more tips to improve our preaching.
Mary Valloni, fundraising coach, consultant, and trainer, joins us this week to discuss what it looks like to walk confidently and successfully in our call to fundraise for our ministries.
How often do our perspectives or our thoughts limit our effectiveness in ministry? Eli Stewart joins the show today to discuss what it looks like think and act like a victor rather than a victim.
How do we get the most out of a season with a different pace and focus? This week we discuss how to set yourself up for a productive and restful summer.
This week on the podcast, Lennon and Andrew share some devotional thoughts that have impacted their lives recently and how they've impacted thier ministries.
Support raising is not a necessary evil, but a ministry opportunity. This week we discuss a few ways to better minister to those who sacrifice to support your calling.
Steve Hinkle with InterVarsity at Duke University shares his insights on the challenges and opportunities of ministering to graduate students on our campuses.
What doors does 30 faithful years of service to one campus open for someone willing to plant themselves? This week we interview Eric Treuil, Chi Alpha Director at University of Louisianna, to learn what it looks like to become integral part of the fabric of your campus.
Our student leaders face a variety of challenges. In this episode we dive into 5 of the fights that student leaders face and how we can help them navigate them.
Shawn Hart from RZIM joins us on the podcast this week to discuss the role of apologetics in campus ministry, and to share what RZIM is doing to help us reach our campuses in a unique way.
Is social media a necessary evil, or something we can leverage for genuine connection and ministry? Hunter Wilson, Creative Specialist for The Oaks Church, joins us to discuss how we can leverage social media for ministry on our campus.
We all want student buy-in. Is there a way to engage more students while being less stressed and drained? On today's episode, we interview Derek Britt with Chi Alpha at Indiana University about his journey from attractional focus to discipleship focused ministry.
Burnout is a real concern for those of us serving in ministry. This week Lennon shares his story of burnout while he was planting a ministry at Duke University.
What can we learn from ministry endeavors that don't make it? This week on the podcast, Lennon dives into the lessons he learned from his time at Duke University.
Sometimes in campus ministry we can do community better than we do communication. In this episode, we explore 5 tips to improve our preaching.
What was I made to do? It's a question that spans the generations and is particularly pertinent to university students. This week we sit down with pastor and author, Stephen Blandino to discuss his new book "Do Good Works", and how we can help students navigate their life purpose journey.
Romantic relationships are on the minds of our students often. In this episode we explore 5 reasons why we should be teaching on relationships yearly.
In this episode, Andrew and Lennon share their 3 biggest takeaways from the Chi Alpha World Missions Summit.
The pace of campus ministry can be brutal at times. In this episode, we offer some tips on how to survive and thrive in the fast paced and difficult seasons.
We want our students to be diligent learners and to honor God by being great students, Today we explore what it looks like for ministers to be a student of their campus, and how we can benefit from being a student of our university.
We all know the strategic nature of the fall. There are opportunities presented to connect with new students that simply are not there at other parts of the year. But spring has its own unique opportunities as well, which is the focus of this episode.
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