Campusministry.com!! » Discipleship http://campusministry.com An interactive space for ideas, connection, and collaboration. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:37:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 en Simul Justus Et Peccator http://campusministry.com/2010/02/24/simul-justus-et-peccator/ http://campusministry.com/2010/02/24/simul-justus-et-peccator/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:35:31 +0000 matthowell http://campusministry.com/?p=274 “Martin Luther often employed the phrase simul justus et peccator—”simultaneously justified and sinful.” He understood that while he’d already been saved from sin’s penalty, he was in daily need of salvation from sin’s power. And since the gospel is the “power of God for salvation,” he knew that even for the most saintly of saints, the gospel is wholly relevant and vitally necessary. This means heralded preachers need the gospel just as much as hardened pagans.”

Read more at http://tinyurl.com/ykmjahs

]]> http://campusministry.com/2010/02/24/simul-justus-et-peccator/feed/ Be Transformed Yourself as well http://campusministry.com/2010/02/23/be-transformed-yourself-as-well/ http://campusministry.com/2010/02/23/be-transformed-yourself-as-well/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:35:28 +0000 matthowell http://campusministry.com/?p=272 The CCO’s mission statement is built on transformation — transforming college students to transform the world. Our goals, our activities, and our planning all revolve around that laudable goal.

It’s good to periodically be reminded that we need transformation ourselves. Carrie Cavanaugh from the Best Christian Workplaces Institute offers us this reminder … make sure we arent’ neglecting ourselves as we seek to see Jesus transform others. See what you think …

http://tinyurl.com/ykxo63v

]]> http://campusministry.com/2010/02/23/be-transformed-yourself-as-well/feed/ Comment’s “Making the Most of College” Issue http://campusministry.com/2008/08/06/comments-making-the-most-of-college-issue/ http://campusministry.com/2008/08/06/comments-making-the-most-of-college-issue/#comments Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:50:24 +0000 austina http://campusministry.com/2008/08/06/comments-making-the-most-of-college-issue/ Attached is a document with the links to all the articles from the two annual issues of “Making the Most of College.”

]]> http://campusministry.com/2008/08/06/comments-making-the-most-of-college-issue/feed/ Top Ten Elements of Good Discipleship http://campusministry.com/2008/03/12/top-ten-elements-of-good-discipleship/ http://campusministry.com/2008/03/12/top-ten-elements-of-good-discipleship/#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:13:32 +0000 austina http://campusministry.com/2008/03/12/top-ten-elements-of-good-discipleship/ : The following is a excerpt from Kim Winters’ blog, who was an influential mentor in my life, and the link to the full article.

Being a mentor can be a rewarding and fruitful experience – a chance to participate in the awesome sanctification adventure of another believer - an opportunity to grow as a leader and impact the life of someone who needs you. But it can also be a frustrating experience – a time of little or no fruit that leaves you doubting, confused and discouraged. What makes the difference between discipleship that ROCKS, and discipleship that ROTS?

The following article is based on a talk given to some high school youth leaders. These are the ten basic elements that I believe should be a part of healthy, good, vibrant discipleship relationships. Obviously there is more to discipleship than this article, but not less! It’s my hope you’ll find something here to inspire, motivate and encourage you in your various discipleship/mentoring relationships.

Keep reading by clicking here.

]]> http://campusministry.com/2008/03/12/top-ten-elements-of-good-discipleship/feed/ The Church and Postmodern Culture: Conversation http://campusministry.com/2008/02/12/the-church-and-postmodern-culture-conversation/ http://campusministry.com/2008/02/12/the-church-and-postmodern-culture-conversation/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:58:58 +0000 austina http://campusministry.com/2008/02/12/the-church-and-postmodern-culture-conversation/

“…offering discussions of high-profile theorists in postmodern theory and contemporary theology, for a non-specialist audience that is interested in the impact of postmodern theory for the faith and practice of the church.”

]]> http://campusministry.com/2008/02/12/the-church-and-postmodern-culture-conversation/feed/ Christian Schools as Communities of Gratefulness http://campusministry.com/2008/01/29/christian-schools-as-communities-of-gratefulness/ http://campusministry.com/2008/01/29/christian-schools-as-communities-of-gratefulness/#comments Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:53:25 +0000 austina http://campusministry.com/2008/01/29/christian-schools-as-communities-of-gratefulness/ Christian Schools as Communities of Gratefulness

by Quentin J. Schultze from Christian Educators Journal

A few years ago the Calvin College faculty redesigned the “core” curriculum, which serves as our foundation for Christian liberal arts education. One of the most important changes was requiring that core courses cultivate virtues such as patience, wisdom, and courage. Not long after we had approved the new core, a faculty member noticed that we had forgotten one critically important virtue: gratefulness. This was particularly ironic because one of the college’s confessional documents, the Heidelberg Catechism, highlights gratitude to God as the prime motive for Christian service. A Christians’ hard work is not meant to be an end in itself, but a joyful response to the message of salvation.

Continuing Reading…

]]> http://campusministry.com/2008/01/29/christian-schools-as-communities-of-gratefulness/feed/ The Real Mary http://campusministry.com/2008/01/18/the-real-mary/ http://campusministry.com/2008/01/18/the-real-mary/#comments Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:04:12 +0000 austina http://campusministry.com/2008/01/18/the-real-mary/ The real Mary was an unwed, pregnant teenage girl in first century Palestine whose response to the angel Gabriel shifted the tectonic plates of history. Far from the saccharine caricatures so often seen today, the Mary of the Scriptures was a woman of courage, humility, spirit, resolve and guts. By meeting this Mary, the first disciple and teacher of Jesus, we are brought even closer to her Son.

In his warm style, backed with biblical scholarship, Scot McKnight travels through the contours of Mary’s life as she struggled to come to terms with the mission that her son would accomplish.

Read the first two chapters of the book here.

]]> http://campusministry.com/2008/01/18/the-real-mary/feed/ Four Week Bible Study on Justice and Mercy http://campusministry.com/2007/12/13/four-week-bible-study-on-justice-and-mercy/ http://campusministry.com/2007/12/13/four-week-bible-study-on-justice-and-mercy/#comments Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:55:06 +0000 austina http://campusministry.com/2007/12/13/four-week-bible-study-on-justice-and-mercy/ Based on the amount of biblical material which address Justice and Mercy, this Bible Study could easily be twice as long. However, my hope is that this is a good four week primer for discussion about the important biblical subject of Justice and Mercy.

While it is not comprehensive in the sections or types of scripture covered, this Bible Study does specifically look into The Law (Exodus), The Prophets (Isaiah), and two Gospel accounts (a parable in Luke and eschatological scripture in Matthew) to show the biblical consistency across scriptural genre and Old and New Testaments.

I hope this is a good starting point!

See Full Text of Study Here.

]]> http://campusministry.com/2007/12/13/four-week-bible-study-on-justice-and-mercy/feed/ Answering Some Faith Questions http://campusministry.com/2007/12/13/answering-some-faith-questions/ http://campusministry.com/2007/12/13/answering-some-faith-questions/#comments Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:53:46 +0000 austina http://campusministry.com/2007/12/13/answering-some-faith-questions/ I was recently asked several big faith questions.  They were:

-How can the Bible be a historical text with errors (maybe) AND the Word of God?
-Should the Old Testament be disregarded in the study of the Bible?
-What does it mean to be born again?
-What happens to people of other faiths?
-How can we reconcile condemnation of homosexuals with unconditional love?

This document is meant to be a resource to those who are asked these questions in the hopes of faithfully and lovingly engaging those who ask you these questions.

See Full Document Here. 

]]> http://campusministry.com/2007/12/13/answering-some-faith-questions/feed/ Basic Principles to Encourage and Simplify Memorizing Scripture http://campusministry.com/2007/11/19/basic-principles-to-encourage-and-simplify-memorizing-scripture/ http://campusministry.com/2007/11/19/basic-principles-to-encourage-and-simplify-memorizing-scripture/#comments Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:19:44 +0000 chris http://campusministry.com/2007/11/19/basic-principles-to-encourage-and-simplify-memorizing-scripture/ I. Ask for God’s strength to learn His Word and live its truth as a means of cultivating your love relationship with Him. Do it in God’s power, not yours. II Cor. 12:9-10

II. Be clear why you are memorizing scripture. Before starting, I urge you to write at least ten reasons for your decision to memorize scripture, and secondly, many reasons why you know you can succeed.

III. Commit to memorizing and systematically reviewing God’s Word daily for three months or some other specific length of time. Memorization is most difficult when you first begin. Freedom always follows discipline. Know that you are going to face many times of struggle and disappointment. No new discipline is easy. Satan will strongly oppose this one. Only drawing close to Christ as Lord and the power of God’s Spirit can see you through these initial efforts.

IV. Choose small portions of scripture at first. Master the verse at the beginning of the day and review it four or five times during the day. It is usually most helpful to have it on a card you can carry with you. This makes review much easier. I suggest one verse a week, or at most, two verses per week for the first three months. Learn the references by saying them before and after each time you review the verse. Both become part of you and increase confidence in your knowledge.

V. Determine to memorize each verse “word perfect” before memorizing additional verses. It takes no longer to review a verse word perfect than with mistakes, and it gives greater confidence. You may take two to four days with that first verse before you learn the second. Then, master the first and second before you add a third. Review each verse every day until you have memorized at least 12. If you have mastered the verses, that review will take you two to five minutes, unless you stop to meditate and/or pray the verse. Whenever a verse you are reviewing inspires you to pray, move into prayer. Then, return to the review process. The primary purpose is to be with God through scripture. Say the verses to Jesus. He is present and pleased with you. John 14:21

After you have memorized 12 verses, then each time you add an additional verse, eliminate the first one and then the next one, etc. This way, you can review all your verses daily in five minutes and it doesn’t become a burden. I suggest that you review all your verses on the Lord’s day each week. In this way, you can keep them sharp and forming your life, even when you have memorized 100.

VI. Energize your discipline through regular accountability to another person. Everyone should have somebody check them on their verses each week because of the strength and encouragement this gives you, and so you can know you have them word perfect. The key is a long obedience in the same direction. It will bless you and also the person with whom you share them.

VII. Faithfulness and faith will grow. Memorizing scripture in order to know God and His will for your life will become one of the most powerful blessings you will ever receive. If you learn scripture in order to respond to God’s love, pray in the light of those passages and live their truth in daily life, faith will grow as will the power of your prayers and the impact of your life. Share your adventure with someone else and, if they choose to join with you in this thrilling and life-changing adventure, I encourage you to pray for each other daily for the first month, using the 30-Day Prayer Covenant plan.

]]> http://campusministry.com/2007/11/19/basic-principles-to-encourage-and-simplify-memorizing-scripture/feed/