Lutheran Campus Mission Association

Check out this fantastic prayer resource, written by the students of University Lutheran Chapel at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. There are prayers for for faith, for your profs, for your roommates, when you don't get the grade you wanted, and many other topics.
Let us pray...

Prayer — The Chapel We believe God is attentive to even the smallest details of our lives and desires that we entrust our needs, concerns, lives, and selves to His goodness and mercy. We believe He invites us to pray, hears our prayers, and answers our prayers. Click here for a prayer resource that gives you a prayer f...

It's TODAY! You still have time to register for the link for today's networking Zoom. Share your ideas, ask your questions, be encouraged as you make disciples on campus. Follow this link to register for the Zoom link (which will be sent about one hour prior to the call.)
https://forms.gle/AKU62NAvvX8XR245A

You still have time to join us for our conversation about Campus Ministry, tomorrow at Noon (Eastern). Follow the link to register for the Zoom link; we will send it out tomorrow morning.
https://forms.gle/vfbRd2tR1hgVqkpCA

Network, share your ideas, be inspired! Join us on our Campus Leaders Virtual Gathering next Tuesday, August 13. Sign up to get the Zoom link on the Google form below.
https://forms.gle/bCUsnbTSmVGJfrpv8

Join Campus ministry leaders from around the country for a virtual gathering on Tuesday, August 13th. Share your ideas, ask questions, be encouraged! This gathering is open to anyone involved in campus ministry; fee free to share with anyone who might be interested. Follow this link to register in order to receive the Zoom link:
https://forms.gle/kba1Px25mND2rGgM7

Do you have students going to a college in Michigan in the fall? Complete a simple form on our Campus Ministry page to connect them to nurturing environments where students thrive and find belonging within a faith community during their time at school. Go to michigandistrict.org/campusministry.

Take a listen to this great podcast from the Michigan District, LCMS about their Campus Connect initiative, and the great work being done by Pastor Brian Schindel at Eastern Michigan U.

Campus Connect | Michigan District, LCMS Rev. Bryan Schindel from Cross and Resurrection on the campus of Eastern Michigan University joins the podcast. He talks about the importance of bringing college students to Christ at the universities around the state. Show Notes: Find out more about Campus Connect michigandistrict.org/campusconnect...

Join us for our next Virtual Gathering; anyone interested in networking with other campus ministry leaders is welcome. We will share news, information, ideas and plans for the summer. Follow the link in the first comment to register, and we will send out the Zoom link on April 8.

Are you at Best Practices for Ministry Conference? Stop by our booth and see us! We're excited to share some info about how we can partner with you for encouragement and support and network!

Join us this February for a great retreat! Network with other student leaders and be encouraged by a great speaker.

Is your LCMS congregation is caring directly for college students? We would love to register you as an LCMSU chapter. This helps students to find you, and gives you up to date information on service and support opportunities. It's easy! Find out more at lcms.org/lcmsu

It's not too late to join our networking call today! Join us at 11am CST for encouragement and support with other campus ministry workers! RSVP to get the link at www.golcma.org/events!

Question of the week!

Comment with the campus and/or church you serve at, and your answer to the question!

TOMORROW, 11am CST! Join us to network with other campus ministry workers for encouragement and support to finish the semester strong! RSVP and learn more at www.golcma.org/events!

We're just one week away from the Campus Leaders Network Virtual Gathering! Join us on Tuesday, November 14 at 11am CST to connect with other campus ministry workers, be equipped with tools for ministry, and build strategy for the future! Learn more and RSVP: www.golcma.org/events

We're going to try something new... Question of the week! Share your responses in the comments and be inspired as we share resources and tips with each other for Campus Ministry!

Come be encouraged in your campus ministry roles at LCMA's Virtual Network Event for Campus Ministry Leaders on Thursday, November 10 at 11am CST!

Learn more and RSVP: https://www.golcma.org/events

Save the date! We are excited to offer a virtual time to network and encourage each other in our respective campus ministry roles next month on Nov. 14 at 11am CST! You can RSVP on our website at www.golcma.org/events and we will send you the Zoom link as it gets closer!

Calling all college students curious about exploring the world of international mission service! This new opportunity is specifically for you. Serve and learn alongside LCMS missionaries and local church leaders in the Czech Republic as they spread the Gospel, plant Lutheran churches, and show mercy. Your team will be made up of college students from around the country. Learn more and sign up here: https://servenow.lcms.org/opp/2024-spring-break-mission-trip-czech-republic/

Nervous to connect with an LCMS U chapter?!? We just made it even easier!
Go to our our website and fill out the student form (https://www.lcms.org/campus-ministry/lcms-u-campus-link). We will send it directly to the LCMS U chapter leader at your college or university.

In campus ministry it seems like every year you have to start over with a whole new group of first year students. Pastor Brad Urlaub talks about some lessons we can learn from church planters in this video from the Campus Ministry Summit.

Church Planting Lessons for Campus Ministry Rev. Brad Urlaub shares some lessons we can learn from the world of new church planting.

Dan Winter, Executive Director of the Friendship House MSU, talks about what ministry to international students looks like in East Lansing.

Ministry among International Students Dan Winter, Executive Director of the Friendship House-MSU (International Student Ministry - Lansing Area), offers thoughts on serving international students.

Have you ever wondered what your alum think about their time at your campus ministry? We assembled three alumni from three different campuses as asked them those questions. Listen to what they have to say in this video.

Alumni Panel Discussion Three recent Campus Ministry alumni discuss their experience, and what they think current campus ministry workers should know. The panel includes (from l-r):...

Pastor Curt Dwyer, Lead Pastor at Martin Luther Chapel, shares a special video greeting from Dr. Theresa Woodruff, Interim President of MSU, and then talks about lessons learned when responding to the tragic shooting at MSU in February.

Campus Ministry at Michigan State University Pastor Curt Dwyer shares a video greeting from Michigan State University's Interim President, Dr. Theresa Woodruff. Following Dr. Woodruff's message, Pastor ...

Do you have any students interested in short term or long term International mission trips? Listen to what Courtney Zalmanoff, Mission Mobilizer for LCMS International Mission has to say in this video.

International Mission Courtney Zalmanoff, Mission Mobilizer for LCMS International Mission, shares opportunities that college students have to serve on the international mission f...

From the Campus Ministry Summit; Rev. Mark Kiessling and DCE Julianna Shults share an update on LCMS Campus Ministry.

LCMSU Update Mark Kiessling and Julianna Shults give us an update on LCMS-U at the Synod.

Did you miss the Campus Ministry Summit at Martin Luther Chapel last month? No worries; we will be posting videos of some of the presentations on this page. In fact, here is the opening devotion, shared by Rev. Derek Mathers, Assistant to the Bishop of the English District.

Stay tuned for more videos!

Opening Devotion - Rev. Derek Mathers Rev. Derek Mathers, Assistant to the Bishop of the English District - LCMS shares thoughts on 1 Peter 2:9-12.

Don't miss out on the FREE Campus Ministry Summit in East Lansing, Michigan later this month (participants must provide own travel and lodging)! See the awesome line-up of speakers below. You will be sure to walk away with inspiration to carry out a great 23-24 campus ministry season and a network of campus ministry leaders for support! Please register by May 10 for planning purposes. https://tinyurl.com/campus-ministry-summit

Speakers include:
Rev. Trevor Sutton - Technology and Campus Ministry
Rev. David Davis, MI District President - Leadership Pathway
Rev. Brad Urlaub - Church Planting Lessons for Campus Ministry
Rev. James Wetzstein - "Inspiring Comfort" - Peer Ministry training
DCE Craig Oldenburg - NLOMA/College Students at Summer Camp
Dan Winter - Outreach with International Students
Rev. Curt Dwyer - Responding to trauma on campus
Rev. Mark Kiessling and DCE Julianna Schults - LCMS-U / Youth Ministry
Courtney Zalmanoff - Mission Mobilizer, LCMS International Mission
Rev. Derek Mathers, English District - preacher for Divine Service

Special remarks from Dr. Theresa Woodruff, Interim President, Michigan State University

Register Now for the FREE Campus Ministry Summit, May 22-23 sponsored by Martin Luther Chapel, English District LCMS, and LCMA!
https://tinyurl.com/campus-ministry-summit

Join other campus ministry professionals for two days of sharing, encouragement, and conversation around the task of making disciples on college campuses.

Speakers are still being finalized, but will represent a variety of topics and may include University administrators, current campus pastors, current students, alumni, Synodical representatives and others interested in ministry among college students.

Representatives from LCMS Youth Ministry/LCMS-U, National Lutheran Outdoors Ministry Association, and Lutheran Campus Mission Association will be in attendance.

No Cost! There is no registration fee for this event,
and both supper on the 22nd and breakfast on the 23rd will
be provided. You will need to arrange for transportation and housing on your own. (A list of local hotels can be provided).
Let us know you are coming!

Register at https://tinyurl.com/campus-ministry-summit.

Register Now for the FREE Campus Ministry Summit, May 22-23 sponsored by Martin Luther Chapel, English District LCMS, and LCMA!
https://tinyurl.com/campus-ministry-summit

Join other campus ministry professionals for two days of sharing, encouragement, and conversation around the task of making disciples on college campuses.

Speakers are still being finalized, but will represent a variety of topics and may include University administrators, current campus pastors, current students, alumni, Synodical representatives and others interested in ministry among college students.

Representatives from LCMS Youth Ministry/LCMS-U, National Lutheran Outdoors Ministry Association, and Lutheran Campus Mission Association will be in attendance.

No Cost! There is no registration fee for this event,
and both supper on the 22nd and breakfast on the 23rd will
be provided. You will need to arrange for transportation and housing on your own. (A list of local hotels can be provided).
Let us know you are coming!

Register at https://tinyurl.com/campus-ministry-summit.