We Need MORE OLD Guys and Gals in College Ministry!

The number one misconception about college ministry is that it is only for the young.  Most of the best College Ministers I know are not real young.

Why do we need more older College Ministers?

1.  College students don't need another buddy.  They need and want mentors.

2.  Older College Ministers can speak to students out of life experience.

3.  Older College Ministers are able to better relate to and connect to churches and pastors due to their life experience and being seen as ministry pros.

4.  Older College Ministers are usually more effective at raising money and enlisting support.

5.  Older College Ministers see and know the need of enlisting student leaders, developing and building them up.  They have learned that they do not have to be at the center of everything. The more student leaders a ministry has the more students it will reach.

6.  Older College Ministers know the difference in trends and principles in college ministry.

7.  Older College Ministers have an advantage in enlisting volunteers because of the respect they have earned and the relationships they have developed.

8.  Older College Ministers know who they are and can lean into their strengths.

9.  We need older And experienced College Ministers to mentor those new to college ministry.  

Arliss Dickerson's book, A 3 Part College Ministry Success Formula, is available at Amazon.com/dp/B0BZ6Q7HSV and A College Student's Guide to Spiritual Maturity is at Amazon.com/dp/B0CXTCTNB1.