
THE JOURNEY
(UNIVERSITY MINISTRY)
THE JOURNEY IS NOT A CHURCH…
IT IS AN EXTENSION OF THE LOCAL CHURCH
Our purpose is to lead students to:
BELONG...to a community of believers
BELIEVE...in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour
BECOME…a disciple of Christ
We seek to introduce fellow students to an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. We plan to do this through this five-fold approach…
GETTING STARTED?
ALWAYS BEGIN WITH PRAYER! Begin by laying the foundation with prayer walks on campus and around the school property. Invite a core group of students, preferably those attending the college or university, to join you in prayer. Ask your local church body to pray with you for students and administration.
Meet with the school administration and find out what is required to be officially allowed on campus. Do your best to honor the protocol of the school.
Meet with your core students and organize them to lead cell groups or Bible Studies on campus and in the residential rooms. Continue to disciple these students as leaders. (Here you can also include student leaders from other churches.)
Don’t make students come to you—go to them. During the week, hold a service (large group Bible Study) on school property--preferably not on a Sunday, so they can also be involved in a local church. Avoid it just being “another church service.” Allow for students to give input in how it will look. Limit the time to just 1-2 hours max as students are also busy with their schoolwork during the week. Invite ALL students/learners, teachers, lecturers, and even administration! This is not just for IAG students. REACH OUT TO ALL BELIEVERS AND NON-BELIEVERS. Non-believers can belong before they believe. Let them search out the truth in a safe place. Be careful to keep the integrity of teachings, especially when involving other churches.
Host Outreach Events. At secondary schools, you may be able to utilize the school assembly hour. At university campuses, you might host a free movie on campus inviting all students (e.g. God’s Not Dead, To Save A Life, and other inspirational films).
THE JOURNEY IS CONNECTED TO THE USA MINISTRY CALLED CHI ALPHA… www.chialpha.com
(UNIVERSITY MINISTRY)
THE JOURNEY IS NOT A CHURCH…
IT IS AN EXTENSION OF THE LOCAL CHURCH
Our purpose is to lead students to:
BELONG...to a community of believers
BELIEVE...in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour
BECOME…a disciple of Christ
We seek to introduce fellow students to an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. We plan to do this through this five-fold approach…
- prayer...Communication with God.
- worship...Expressions of thanks through word, music, and service
- fellowship...Community of students developing quality relationships.
- discipleship...Learning about Jesus and following His example.
- mission...Living a life that reflects our relationship with God in what we say and do.
GETTING STARTED?
ALWAYS BEGIN WITH PRAYER! Begin by laying the foundation with prayer walks on campus and around the school property. Invite a core group of students, preferably those attending the college or university, to join you in prayer. Ask your local church body to pray with you for students and administration.
Meet with the school administration and find out what is required to be officially allowed on campus. Do your best to honor the protocol of the school.
Meet with your core students and organize them to lead cell groups or Bible Studies on campus and in the residential rooms. Continue to disciple these students as leaders. (Here you can also include student leaders from other churches.)
Don’t make students come to you—go to them. During the week, hold a service (large group Bible Study) on school property--preferably not on a Sunday, so they can also be involved in a local church. Avoid it just being “another church service.” Allow for students to give input in how it will look. Limit the time to just 1-2 hours max as students are also busy with their schoolwork during the week. Invite ALL students/learners, teachers, lecturers, and even administration! This is not just for IAG students. REACH OUT TO ALL BELIEVERS AND NON-BELIEVERS. Non-believers can belong before they believe. Let them search out the truth in a safe place. Be careful to keep the integrity of teachings, especially when involving other churches.
Host Outreach Events. At secondary schools, you may be able to utilize the school assembly hour. At university campuses, you might host a free movie on campus inviting all students (e.g. God’s Not Dead, To Save A Life, and other inspirational films).
THE JOURNEY IS CONNECTED TO THE USA MINISTRY CALLED CHI ALPHA… www.chialpha.com