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Overview
Organized by topic, College Ministry from Scratch is an easy book for you to pick up and find exactly what you need help with. Whether you are starting a new ministry or restarting an existing one, this book is a must read for practical tips and ideas. In College Ministry From Scratch Chuck Bomar describes lessons he's learned and clearly defines a philosophy of college ministry and how that applies to every area of daily ministry.
Description
Written by college ministry expert, Chuck Bomar, College Ministry From Scratch provides simple tips and practical ideas for anyone looking to start something for college-age people in their congregation. Keeping in mind that a youth worker or volunteer launching a college ministry already leads a busy life, this book is easy to digest and offers insights on everything from leading overseas mission trips or winter retreats to leading a small group or Sunday school class. This handy resource addresses the simple, but often intimidating task of initiating meetings with students, and even offers a list of questions they can ask when having coffee with a student. Organized by topic, it’s an easy book for leaders to jump in and out of, as they need it, and is sure to help any size church begin to meet the needs of the college-age people in their congregation.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
SECTION ONE:
Chapter One: A Story of Perceived Success
Chapter Two: Creating And Measuring A Sustainable Ministry
Chapter Three: Developing A Job Description (that fits our goals)
Chapter Four: Your First 90 Days In College Ministry
Chapter Five: Understanding College-Age Issues—An Overview
Chapter Six: Providing A Place To Belong
SECTION TWO:
Chapter Seven: Recruiting Older Adults—Overcoming Obstacles
Chapter Eight: Recruiting Older Adults—Characteristics To Look For
Chapter Nine: Leading College-Age Leaders
Chapter Ten: One-On-One Conversations—Questions To Ask
Chapter Eleven: Starting And Sustaining Effective Small Groups
Chapter Twelve: Shifts In Teaching Approaches
Chapter Thirteen: Seven Critical Teaching Topics
Chapter Fourteen: Mission Trips—What To Include And Why
Chapter Fifteen: College-Age Retreats
Chapter Sixteen: Working With Interns
Chapter Seventeen: Church-Based Campus Ministry
Chapter Eighteen: When Students Are Away At School
Details:
Pages: 192
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN-10: 0310671051
ISBN-13: 978-0310671053
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