A Truism is defined as: "A statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting." I would define it as something that is generally said and believed by many to be true or at least true the majority of time or in some situations. Also, we do not know who first coined the statement.
Here are some common Truisms in College Ministry:
1. To reach a particular campus group, reach at least one student in that group.
2. It takes three years to establish a college ministry or for an existing ministry to transition to the philosophy and style of new leadership.
3. What students a ministry reaches determines what students that ministry can and cannot reach.
4. What is done the first three weeks of the fall semester determines the ministry for the whole school year.
5. Once a student has been inside your facility, they are more likely to come back.
6. Good falls are made in the summer.
7. A meeting space will fill to only 80% capacity on a regular basis. To continue to grow, seating space has to continue to grow. But, too many empty seats will negatively affect attendance.
8. A college ministry will come to reflect the strengths and weaknesses of the leader.
9. The "Unforgiveable Sin in College Ministry" is not getting a student's name and contact information the first time they attend.
Something new is coming in Mid-January. Until then, have you read "Reaching MORE College Students"? Amazon.com/dp/B0BMW8NPMN
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