1. Identity - Are students on campus even aware the ministry is there? If so, what is their impression of the ministry? It can be negative through no fault or actions of the ministry. But, usually the identity problem is students are not even aware the ministry is there.....and.....available and open to them. Should you do something to promote the awareness of your ministry on campus?
2. Ownership - Do students, especially student leaders, feel like the ministry is theirs? Or, are they just observers or participants? Of course, there will be many students who are just participants. But, the more students who feel ownership, the more they will invest in the ministry, and the more effective the ministry will be. Ownership comes partly from students, again especially leaders, feeling like their thoughts and ideas are heard and valued. But, the College Ministers must continually do what he or she thinks is best for the ministry....once students have been heard from.
3. Example - The example of the College Minister can never be over estimated. Following that, the examples of the student leaders is huge in how other students perceive the ministry and their willingness to connect and be involved. Be aware that whomever is given "platform time" is viewed as a leader whether they are in such a role. There is no such thing as, "I'm just in the band." Should students who are not in leadership roles be given opportunities to serve and do something before the whole group? Absolutely! But, the more a person is up front, the more they will be seen as representing the ministry. And never forget when it comes to example, a College Minister is never off duty.
Arliss Dickerson's book, A College Student's Guide to Spiritual Maturity, Amazon.com/dp/B0CXTCTNB1 and Almost Everything About College Ministry, Amazon.com/dp/B08CMD9CXX , are currently marked down to their lowest Amazon allowed prices.
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