Reminders for Older College Ministers

 1.  Act your age.  Those that try to pretend they are younger are only fooling themselves.  Besides, students probably think you are older than you are.  

2.  But, get rid of the Dad Jeans!  While trying to dress young does not work; dressing like you have not been to the store in ten years does not help either. Besides, I am all about looking professional when meeting with school administrators.

3.  Resist the temptation to tell students how things were "back in the day".

4.  Mentor and/or encourage younger College Ministers.  It will benefit them and you.

5.  Colonel Sanders started KFC at age 65.  Some of your best ministry years can still be ahead of you.

6.  You may not can or should not play intramural football and basketball, but you can go to some of the games....and you should.

7.  If there is not an occasional meeting of those who do ministry on campus maybe you should host one.  Your experience can benefit all of ministry on the campus.

8.  You don't have to stay in a hotel room with three students....its ok to get a decent night's sleep.  And as another Campus Minister reminded me, that can prevent you ever being falsely accused of inappropriate behavior.

9.  Take the opportunity to minister to faculty and staff, but don't let that become all your ministry.  While faculty are people God loves just like He loves students.  You are there primarily for students.

Materials for Study Groups or Student Gifts:

"Tips for College Freshmen:  124 Tips for Fun, Faith & Good Grades" Amazon.com/dp/B09QFB9DJ9

"7 Red Flags In A Dating Relationship" Amazon.com/dp/B0DTTRJH38

"A College Student's Guide to Spiritual Maturity" Amazon.com/dp/B0CXTCNB1