By Aaron Summers, posted August 2, 2023 in Lifeway As a new school year approaches, many church leaders seek church members who can serve in the church. In a Lifeway Research study of Protestant churchgoers, 66% said they did not volunteer for a charity (ministry, church, or non-ministry) in the last year. Could the gap between desire and action stem from our failure to trust younger … Read More
Reach the Freshmen, Reach the Campus; Reach the Campus, Reach the World
“Reach the freshmen and you can reach the campus. Reach the campus and you can reach the world,” explains Preston Rhodes, campus pastor of Resonate Church – University of Montana (U of M). The new campus church at the U of M in Missoula began Sunday evening gatherings in September, but there was much work and preparation that led to … Read More
“Fearless” @ Get Real East 2019
Lots of students (and adults) are wondering, “Can I really trust God?” Get Real East (GRE) will answer that question and more April 12-13 in Billings, MT. Are your students going? This year Wade Morris returns to deliver God’s Word to students in a way they can understand and apply to their lives while inspiring them to share the great … Read More
Show Me the Money
It’s true what they say, “The best things in life are free.” Salvation in Jesus Christ is freely given by grace through faith. (Eph. 2:8-9) But (you knew that was coming), some of the best opportunities to share the gospel with students aren’t free (retreats, camps, mission trips and lock-ins). And when the budget falls short it’s time for a … Read More
Get Real West is Just Around the Corner
Get Real West (GRW) is just around the corner on November 10-11 in Missoula, MT. Are your students going? Inspiring and equipping students to share their faith this year is evangelist Ronnie Hill. Ronnie has a passion to see people respond to Jesus! He was saved at the age of 8 and it was not long until his gift of … Read More