Nurturing the Soul of the College Student

A Long Adolescence in a Lame Direction? Part 3

A recent edition of Christian Education Journal, a publication of Talbot School of Theology, focused on College and Young Adult Ministry (Series 3, Volume 5, Issue 1, pages 11-27).  One of the articles in this journal was written by Dr. Chris Kiesling, professor of Christian Discipleship and Human Development at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, [...]

A Long Adolescence in a Lame Direction? Part 2

A Long Adolescence in a Lame Direction?  Part 2
A recent edition of Christian Education Journal, a publication of Talbot School of Theology, focused on College and Young Adult Ministry (Series 3, Volume 5, Issue 1, pages 11-27).  One of the articles in this journal was written by Dr. Chris Kiesling, professor of Christian Discipleship and [...]

Alpha on Campus

The Alpha approach to ministry connects with this generation of college students.  Barna research has shown that 50% of Alpha attendees make a commitment to Christ (first time or recommitments).  At an Alpha course, young people explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting over a meal for ten thought-provoking weekly sessions and a retreat-like [...]

A Long Adolescence In A Lame Direction? Part 1

A recent edition of Christian Education Journal, a publication of Talbot School of Theology, focused on College and Young Adult Ministry (Series 3, Volume 5, Issue 1, pages 11-27).  One of the articles in this journal was written by Dr. Chris Kiesling, professor of Christian Discipleship and Human Development at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, [...]

Setting Goals for Transformation

Finding a balance
It’s a precarious path we walk in helping students identify the areas that can help them to grow spiritually. There are two extremes: 1.) They are so eager to please those in authority that they set many goals for every area of their life. 2.) [...]

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