Ministry Tips for Student Leaders

Cru Weekly Ministry Tip, Spring 2012, #6 In his recent book “You Lost Me” by David Kinnaman, he describes a group of people he calls the “Nomads”. The Nomands “faith is nomadic, seasonal, or may appear to be optional or peripheral par of life…nomads disengage from attending church or significantly distance themselves from the Christian […]

Cru Weekly Ministry Tip, Spring 2012, #5 In the last chapters of Joshua, we read a brief summary of what God has done for Israel, how He went before them and fought for them, and that they are now to follow Him with all their heart. Here are some selected verses from Joshua chapters 23

Cru Weekly Ministry Tip, Spring 2012, #4 In 2 Timothy the apostle Paul gives his final commands and encouragements to Timothy, one of his beloved disciples. Paul encourages Timothy to live out a dynamic faith, boldly proclaiming the gospel, and to be encouraged in the midst of trials. Here are some specific marching orders that

Cru Weekly Ministry Tip, Spring 2012, #3 We all know that Moses led Israel away from slavery in Egypt by watching God part the Red Sea in Exodus 14. Under the leadership of Joshua, in similar fashion, God parted the Jordan River (Joshua 1:10-11, 3:5, 14-17). But this time something different happened: Joshua 4:1-7: 1

Cru Weekly Ministry Tip, Spring 2012, #2 In the last chapter of Deuteronomy, we see that Moses had just died and was buried in the land of Moab. Deuteronomy 34:9 says, “Now Joshua the son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him; and the sons

God Goes Before You, Be Strong and Courageous Right at the end of Moses life in Deuteronomy 31:1-2, 6-8, Moses, at 120 years old and not able himself to enter the promised land after 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, speaks to all Israel and says, “It is the Lord your God who will

CRU Weekly Ministry Tip #16, Fall 2011 The Old Testament is always fascinating to me. I’ve been reading it through in my devotionals. You can see how God wanted to preserve and protect Israel. As you read Deuteronomy 11:13-22 below, pay careful attention to this progression of ideas – What God wants Israel to do:

CRU Weekly Ministry Tip #15, Fall 2011 As you enter the last 2-3 weeks of your Fall term, there are three major things to be sure you prepare for as you lead your campus ministry. Prepare For Your Regional Christmas/Winter Conference The time to register is now. Help all the students who are interested in

CRU Weekly Ministry Tip #13, Fall 2011 The time to register for your regional Christmas conference is now. Challenge students to make their final decisions over the Thanksgiving break once they’ve had a chance to talk to parents and employers. Check out this video clip from the Dallas Christmas Conference that generally shows what will

CRU Weekly Ministry Tip #12, Fall 2011 I was recently asked by a leader on campus what I felt were some important qualities we need to possess to be effective leaders and disciple makers. Also, to remain solid in our walk with God. Here are five areas that I believe we should build into our