How to Do Campus Ministry

or, "A Campus Ministry Catechism."

Perhaps it's a bit arrogant to say 'how to,' but I didn't want to assume everyone knew what a catechism was.

And incidentally, it's a series of questions and answers used as a teaching tool. Here it is.

-what’s our mission as Christians?
The expansion of the Kingdom of God to the whole world

-what does that mean on campus?
That everyone would have a chance to respond to the gospel and the discipleship of those who trust Jesus

-what are the four things that must happen to accomplish this?
Personal obedience to God, evangelism, discipleship, and the involvement of freshmen

-what is the fuel for personal obedience?
The Scriptures heard and read, prayer, fellowship, communion, and being under the caring authority of those God has established in such positions

-what is evangelism?
Giving others an opportunity to respond to the gospel

-what is the Gospel?
The good news that Jesus substitutionary obedience, substitutionary death, and resurrection restore all who believe in him to God

-what are the three components of discipleship?
Scriptural doctrine, godly character, and ministry skill

-why are freshmen so vital to the Kingdom here?
God will raise them up to be those who lead others to the Kingdom after we’re gone.

-what is our ultimate goal in all this?
The glory of God.