Many College Ministers are already into Freshmen Orientations or laying out plans for summer outreach. Here is a question I think each of us need to ask:
What do I need to do new or different this summer or fall to connect with some students who will not automatically respond to me or our ministry?
In many, but not all places, there are students that will easily respond to or come looking for our ministry. But, no matter where we serve, there are some who "aint" looking for us or our ministry. We all need to keep doing the things that have worked for us in the past.
But, is there something we should do differently now or when school starts that gives us a chance at a connection to those who have walked away from faith or have never even heard the message of the Gospel?
One thing I saw recently that I was not aware of was that Twitter has an option where someone can enter a school email address and it will connect them to others with that school email address. Most College Ministers do not have one, but your upperclass leaders sure do. What if your Outreach leaders or Freshmen Ministry leaders connected into these groups?
What new have you found that works for you or could even just be a possibility? Some have had great success connecting into #2022 Facebook groups. Or, have you tried Instagram with something like #Yourschool2026? I found two such pages for my school.
Who knows what all is out there? First, you must ask the question: What do I need to do new or different this summer or fall to connect with some students who will not automatically respond to me or our ministry?
It may not be social media at all. It may be a new habit or action on your part personally.
But, first you have to seriously ask the question and let it simmer for a few days.
Arliss Dickerson's book, Tips for College Freshmen: 124 Tips for Fun, Faith & Good Grades, is available at amazon.com/dp/B09QFB9DJ9
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