Some years ago I wrote a piece that made the audacious claim that a specialized, well done Freshmen Ministry could double the size of your ministry......and now some years later, I stick by that claim!
WHY?
1. If you are about helping those in need, freshmen are those students.
2. Freshmen are the most reachable of all students. Their schedules are not set yet and they are looking for fun and friends.
Ten Truths of Freshmen Ministry
1. Freshmen are more available to you the first two to three weeks of the fall than at any other point in their college career.
2. Freshmen must be met where they are emotionally and spiritually and loved while challenged to accept Christ or grow in that relationship.
3. College freshmen are easier to reach than any other group and easier to lose than any other group.
4. Freshmen respond initially to large well done events, but are retained to a ministry by the individual and personal.
5. An aggressive outreach to Freshmen will be surprising in who responds and frustrating in those who do not remain.
6. Relationships usually determine where freshmen go and do not go.
7. Most decisions are made by freshmen in regard to how it will benefit or affect them.
8. Who the leaders are in your freshmen ministry will help determine who responds to your ministry.
9. Freshmen will either become like what they see modelled for them in a ministry or turn away from what they see.
10. Freshmen respond best to that which offers them help in specific, practical skills, and personal care.
NEXT: The Secret to Doubling Your Collegiate Ministry - Part 2, What do Freshmen Need and What appeals to them?
Arliss Dickerson's book, Tips for College Freshmen: 124 Tips for Fun, Faith & Good Grades, is available at Amazon.com/dp/B09QFB9DJ9 and A 3 Part College Ministry Success Formula is at Amazon.com/dp/B0BZ6Q7HSV.
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