https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:20:00 +0000 Tue, 24 Jan 2017 13:46:51 +0000 Do You Hear What I Hear? https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/do-you-hear-what-i-hear I'm sure this past Christmas you encountered more than one rendition of Do You Hear What I Hear. Originally written as a plea for peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis, it has gone on to enjoy great popularity. Mark Wallace https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/do-you-hear-what-i-hear Tue, 24 Jan 2017 13:46:51 +0000 A Few Myths About Campus Ministry https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/few-myths-about-campus-ministry In working with leaders and congregations in the area of campus ministry, one encounters a few myths along the way. Mark Wallace https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/few-myths-about-campus-ministry Tue, 29 Nov 2016 15:37:31 +0000 New Wine in Old Backpacks https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/new-wine-old-backpacks In response to what I’ve written over the last few times, a friend and colleague pointed out that all the resources I suggested would be good for students to read, and to read with students, were written by men. Mark Wallace https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/new-wine-old-backpacks Tue, 25 Oct 2016 14:32:16 +0000 Sending and Receiving in Campus Ministry https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/sending-and-receiving-campus-ministry You can’t go anywhere at this time of year without seeing all the signs advertising back-to-school sales. Mark Wallace https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/sending-and-receiving-campus-ministry Mon, 29 Aug 2016 00:19:37 +0000 Books for a Campus Backpack? https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/books-campus-backpack Tyler Helfers, CRC Campus Minister at Iowa State posted a link to Byron Borger’s annotated list of books he would recommend for Christian students heading off to university. You can find that list here. Mark Wallace https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/books-campus-backpack Sat, 27 Aug 2016 18:54:02 +0000 Campus Ministry – Connecting Town and Gown https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/campus-ministry-connecting-town-and-gown Given the nature of campus ministry, and the too oft experienced reality of town and gown, it is easy for a local congregations and classes to see campus ministry as a stand-alone ministry. Mark Wallace https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/campus-ministry-connecting-town-and-gown Thu, 19 May 2016 16:54:30 +0000 75 Years + of Campus Ministry: Remembering Our Past, Embracing Our Present, Imagining Our Future https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/75-years-campus-ministry-remembering-our-past-embracing-our In 2015 we celebrated 75 years of ministry! At our annual conference we spent time celebrating the past, looking at learning from the present and imagining the future. Mark Wallace https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/75-years-campus-ministry-remembering-our-past-embracing-our Wed, 03 Feb 2016 17:39:06 +0000 Young Adults - Think Joining Instead of Keeping https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/young-adults-think-joining-instead-keeping It is hard not to be involved in a conversation these days about young adults or campus ministry without hearing the question “how do we keep our young adults in the church?” When we ask this question in the best way, we are wondering how we can invite young adults to remain in a covenant communi Mark Wallace https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/campus/young-adults-think-joining-instead-keeping Wed, 03 Feb 2016 17:26:04 +0000