Author and speaker Rice Broocks will be coming to speak at a series of events in Tallahassee, September 18-20. The title of the series is "God's Not Dead: Evidence for Faith in an Age of uncertainty, based on his recently released book by the same title. Rice will be hosted by the FSU and FAMU … [Read more...] about God’s Not Dead: Event Series in Tallahassee
Showing Christ’s Love to New Students
As we unload the boxes from the back of the truck and put them on the dolly, it’s raining, hard. Up one flight of steps, then up another, then through the lobby. The elevator is broken, so now it’s time to carry this mini-refrigerator up three flights of stairs – this was what move-in looked like, … [Read more...] about Showing Christ’s Love to New Students
Launching Student Leaders
With each graduation, we have the joy of seeing students launch into a new season of life – students who were reached and discipled through our ministry. Michelle was among our group of graduates this year; she and her best friend were both reached during their first week as freshmen at Florida … [Read more...] about Launching Student Leaders
Graduating Senior Testimony
For our monthly partner update I asked one of our recent grads to share about her experience with our ministry and the impact that it has made on her life. Michelle shared the following testimony with me. Because of space constraints, I am only able to include a a small portion of her testimony in … [Read more...] about Graduating Senior Testimony
Full Version of Student Testimony From Japan Mission
In our ministry update this month we shared the testimony of how the Lord is using a mission team we sent to Japan for two-months. Because we try to keep those updates concise, we were only able to share a short quote of a testimony from one of our team members, Austin, who is pictured in the middle … [Read more...] about Full Version of Student Testimony From Japan Mission
Mobilizing Students for Cross Cultural Ministry on Campus and Internationally
For a long time, I have believed that by reaching the campus we can ultimately reach the entire world. I'm not sure when got that idea, but when I heard a passionate presentation from The Traveling Team, as a recent college grad, that conviction certainly intensified. In the collegiate … [Read more...] about Mobilizing Students for Cross Cultural Ministry on Campus and Internationally
“Is The Bible True…Really?” by Josh McDowell and Dave Sterrett
Every now and then I come across a book that I just have to tell others about. Is the Bible True . . . Really?: A Dialogue on Skepticism, Evidence, and Truth (The Coffee House Chronicles) is one of those books. After reading this book myself I have given it several others, mostly college … [Read more...] about “Is The Bible True…Really?” by Josh McDowell and Dave Sterrett
Thoughts about Religion on College Campuses
This week I was contacted by a student at Florida A & M University who wanted my thoughts on a few things pertaining to an article she was working on for the campus newspaper. She was writing about the influence (or lack of influence) that religion plays in the lives of college students. I … [Read more...] about Thoughts about Religion on College Campuses
2 Essential Attitudes for Every Leader (and Follower)
In my own life I have been blessed by the example of many great leaders: People who have at time seemed like heroes to me; people who have set a great example by their apparent faith, courage, perseverance, passion for the lost and devotion to Christ. I sincerely count the influence of these people … [Read more...] about 2 Essential Attitudes for Every Leader (and Follower)
God Test-ing 1,000 Students at Texas State
You've heard me talk about the God Test before. It's a great tool created by Rice Broocks to help start a meaningful conversation and create an opportunity to share the Gospel. I've personally found this tool very helpful and highly recommend it. In the week leading up to Easter, students and … [Read more...] about God Test-ing 1,000 Students at Texas State
Amos’ Mission Trip Testimony
In May/June of 2011 Katie and I helped lead a group of students on a short term mission trip to Marseille, France with Ten Days Missions (the short term missions arm of Every Nation). We were there supporting the ministry of some amazing Every Nation church-planters. We engaged in campus outreach, … [Read more...] about Amos’ Mission Trip Testimony
The God Test
Rice Broocks has developed a great tool to help believers share their faith. It's a conversation piece called "The God Test". Perfect for campus ministry, and useful in a variety of settings, Rice gives an explanation of this tool in this brief video … [Read more...] about The God Test