Campus Ministry Leadership Podcast

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.