starting a ministry > step 2: launching a Campus crusade ministry
getting started

This is one of the resources of our Starter Kit

We're excited about your desire to touch the lives of college students. Campus Crusade ministries are growing on scores of campuses throughout the country.

Campus Crusade for Christ has three objectives: to win people to Christ, build them in their faith and then send them to reach others. As you begin your ministry, here are some things that will help you get started:

  • Priorities to emphasize during your first six weeks.
  • Qualities to look for in like-minded friends as you begin your ministry.
  • Read the Transformational Community article

Top Priorities

  1. Pray!

    • Invest time in prayer with like-minded friends, asking God to guide you each step of the way. (Colossians 4:2)
    • Ask God to show you which steps of faith to take to reach your campus for Christ. (Matthew 21:12)
    • Thank Him for the privilege of being involved in something that's eternally significant. (1 Corinthians 3:10-15)
    • Begin praying for students (by name) to receive Christ as their Savior and Lord and ask God to develop the necessary leadership for the movement. (Matthew 28: 18-20)
    • Pray for students to grow deeply in their faith and develop a passion for reaching your campus.
    • Prayer resources

  2. Contact. Get in touch with the GodSquad team for more information about reaching your campus.

  3. Publicize. Spread the word by using surveys and Bible Study posters. Take out ads in the school paper. Find out who is interested.
  4. Gather. Bring interested students together. Start Bible studies or cell groups and begin forming the core leadership group. As this group forms, take time to plan and pray for your outreach and growth next month (Luke 6:12).

    In terms of priority, it's much more important to get several small cell groups started than to work on becoming a recognized organization. Begin with reading the Reaching Your Campus Through Cell Groups and Transformational Community articles.

  5. Involve further. Show students how to communicate their faith in Christ to others. Help them make appointments to talk with their friends about Christ. This builds commitment and stretches their faith. Training materials are available through the squadroom section of this site.

    Note: These are only guidelines based on years of experience. However, each campus is different and the way a ministry grows will vary. So be creative, flexible and trust God.

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