A collection of stories from the worldwide campus ministries. http://www.hereamisendme.net 2013-06-19T09:45:55+01:00 text/html 2012-06-26T19:31:21+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=481 The Campus service team is very heartened by the continued growth in the campus ministries of our churches in the US and around the world. The momentum and unity that started in a small gathering of campus ministers in January of 2006 has continued to grow text/html 2012-04-20T23:24:26+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=479 Here are the specifics: Send a video of your campus students worshiping God(singing, dancing, jumping, lifting, hands, etc....) somewhere in your city. Preferably in front of a historic or recognizable area( ex. NY - with the Statue of Liberty in background, St. Louis - at the arch) Audio is not important as we will be adding our own audio. Be creative with your cinematography! We can only accept videos filmed in Hi-def, 30 seconds or less and in wmv format. Send your videos to: mitchell.harris2@gmail.com (mailto:mitchell.harris2@gmail.com) by May 15th. Tim Schmidt St. Louis, MO text/html 2012-01-25T16:57:43+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=478 If I told you that 5 years ago, when we didn’t have a campus presence at SPU (Seattle Pacific University), that it wasn’t an ideal place to begin a campus ministry, many people would have agreed. I saw many efforts made to help start a ministry there in the past and there were times when I began to doubt whether we would ever see a campus presence of disciples. It’s a small college that has deep religious traditions, which makes bringing in new ideas and approaches to Christianity difficult. Many thought it might take a full time intern on the campus to provide the students with daily leadership and direction. And most obviously, there were many complexities of starting a campus ministry in a school where many students and faculty might feel threatened or offended by the differences in our perspectives on conversion, baptism and practical Christianity. text/html 2012-01-11T11:55:09+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=476 Last Spring, Husky Defensive End, Andrew Hudson, was baptized into Christ. In the past year, because of his faith and his hard work, he has made an incredible impact for the Huskies both on and off the field. Andrew has been a blessing to the University, his teammates and his ministry. If you spend a couple of minutes with him, you’ll immediately notice his humble demeanor, unassuming humility and a big contagious smile. text/html 2012-01-11T11:42:52+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=475 Kenya is a Nation so blessed with sights--natural and man-made--that you could ask all 40 million citizens for their favorites and expect 40 million different answers. This proved true as the Bereans (Campus Ministry) scaled Mount Kilimambogo over the weekend. The mountain top experience was a sure way to make you want to “express amazement.” From the breathtaking views of the slopes and the surrounding valley to the daunting task of hiking, not to mention the closeness one felt to God. It’s evident even from the past that God uses mountain top experience to help people understand and draw to him in a deeper sense. text/html 2012-01-11T11:33:35+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=474 On the Saturday of December 17th, from 9a.m to 1p.m, a combination of some wild Open Spaces and an artful restaurant in the National Museum of Kenya played host to 20 Bible Talk leaders of the Campus Ministry for few intense hours of RETREATing. The Leaders used the space as a Special "Quiet" and Learning Time to Re-energize, Re-evaluate, Re-focus and Set Vital Goals for the ministry for the year 2012. text/html 2011-12-29T14:16:24+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=473 This fall our ministry grew with the addition of 12 new move ins, as well as enjoying the fellowship of the Shiloh Church’s campus ministry here in Tallahassee (TCM). text/html 2011-12-29T13:41:21+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=472 Brothers, God has done amazing things this Fall in our Gainesville campus ministry as He has given us one of our best semesters ever! text/html 2011-10-13T11:53:39+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=471 Graduating or looking for a new college? Disciples Today has a new campus ministry link! Campus Ministries Locations This is your one click stop to find out locations, size and contact info for all the campus ministries across the nation. Just click the “locate” tab on the top right on the hereamisendme.net home page (be patient it may take a minute to load). Being a part of a great campus ministry is not only a way to grow spiritually but also the place to have the time of your life! Hereamisendme.net text/html 2011-10-13T11:37:55+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=470 Greeting from Clemson, Yes, we are still here and we’re still in the battle! It’s been several months since we’ve put out an update and for that, I apologize! It’s been a long, crazy summer and I’m not joking, Clemson is a barren land between the months of May and August. text/html 2011-07-20T22:53:11+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=421 Having been converted in Athens, Georgia a little over seventeen years ago, it was such a wonderfully surreal experience for me at this year’s ICMC East. My feelings were heightened because some of my greatest spiritual moments have taken place in Athens. This is where I was converted. Where I learned to boldly share my faith, and where I decided to go into the full-time ministry. And, to top it all off, this is where I met and married my beautiful bride, Stacey. although I have not lived in Athens for over 13 years now, it's so encouraging to see that God is still using The Classic City to impact my life, and the lives of thousands of others! text/html 2011-06-28T22:23:27+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=369 ICMC Indonesia Jakarta, August 5th-8th, 2011 RADICAL, EXCELLENT, DARING GENERATION text/html 2011-06-28T22:19:45+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=368 It’s official! We are more than excited to announce this year’s International Campus Leadership Conference (ICLC)! This year’s event promises to be more exciting and inspiring than the previous two editions. text/html 2011-05-26T10:02:14+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=367 An enlightening Bible exposition on Ephesians, stirring sermons, meaningful fellowship, inspirational worship, ministry workshops, leadership training, a 5K run/walk and a HUGE party... all in the classic college town of Athens, GA! We hope that every east-coast campus student in our fellowship will be able to attend this life changing event this July! Register now before the first deadline on June 6th! Visit the website for housing options, transportation information, the ICMC program and much more. @font-face { font-family: "HelveticaNeue"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal div.Section1 @font-face { font-family: "HelveticaNeue"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal div.Section1 text/html 2011-05-15T16:59:41+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=365 2011 International Campus Ministry Conference, London. Thursday 7 - Sunday 10 July Cost: £120 per person with accomodation. £25 per person without accomodation. REGISTRATION (http://www.iccm-events.info/icmc#) DEADLINE MAY 30th For more info see this link text/html 2011-04-22T14:59:58+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=363 Check out what's happening on the campus of Ohio State. text/html 2011-04-22T14:58:03+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=362 A team of students from the campus ministry of the Columbia Church of Christ recently spent their spring break evangelizing and fellowshipping with the 130 disciples of the Bridgetown Church of Christ in beautiful Barbados. Stepping off the plane we were greeted by the warmth and beauty of the eastern Caribbean, which was only surpassed by the warmth and love of the disciples waiting to meet us! In the days ahead we were overawed by how the Bajan disciples welcomed us into their homes and adopted us into their families. The fellowship was sweet, the worship was heartfelt, the food was delectable and the impact on everyone involved was palpable! The number of students we brought with us nearly equaled the dozen disciples in the campus ministry there. Needless to say, instantly doubling the size of your campus ministry will give an automatic boost to the morale, zeal and evangelistic fervor of the church - and the impact at the local university was felt immediately. We spent our time sharing our faith and studying the Bible with students at the University of the West Indies. It was truly inspiring to see what God did in just one week's time as nearly 30 visitors attended the on-campus Bible Talk on Thursday. But God saved the best for last as Lindsay Ryan was baptized in the Caribbean Sea after our closing devotional on Friday night! We tearfully said our goodbyes on Saturday but the memories and friendships will live on for years to come. God's kingdom is so good. We want to thank Damian and Karlene Jean-Baptiste, evangelist and women's ministry leader, along with our host families and the entire congregation for an unforgettable spring break. Nikki Harte, one of the sisters from Columbia who participated, shares her thoughts below. @font-face { font-family: "ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal p.HeaderFooter, li.HeaderFooter, div.HeaderFooter p.Body, li.Body, div.Body div.Section1 text/html 2011-04-22T14:49:18+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=361 God is moving on campuses across the Southeast! This past weekend over 550 people gathered in the mountains outside Asheville, NC for an awe-inspiring weekend of preaching, worship and fellowship. @font-face { font-family: "ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal p.Body, li.Body, div.Body div.Section1 text/html 2011-03-17T22:33:17+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=360 Last night the brothers met for midweek service around a bonfire, each brother reading their favorite Psalm and sharing what that Psalm means to them. In between the readings, we sang songs and prayed together. It was a super encouraging night with the Brothers. One of the men who read a Psalm was Logan Birchfield. He read Psalm 23 and talked about how "if God can rescue us from the 'Valley of the shadow of Death', then he can rescue us from the smaller issues we are faced with day to day." text/html 2011-03-04T15:35:42+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=359 God is moving on campuses across the Southeast! This past weekend over 550 people gathered in the mountains outside Asheville, NC for an awe-inspiring weekend of preaching, worship and fellowship. text/html 2011-03-02T14:54:00+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=358 ATHENS, GEORGIA! JULY 7TH - 10TH Thats where you need to be if you desire to get “Deeper” in your walk with God! We all love God and want to draw closer to Him. But how do we do that? We do it by getting ‘Deeper’. text/html 2011-02-07T18:05:35+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=356 Yesterday was an incredible day for us here in Clemson! We had our first official All Campus Led Worship Service at Hendrix Student Center on the campus of Clemson University. As an evangelist and Campus Minister, I couldn't have been more proud of our students here. text/html 2011-01-27T09:07:02+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=353 From 300 in San Antonio in 2005 to 2100 in Chicago in 2010, our International Campus Ministry Conferences in the US have reflected a global resurgence in the campus ministries of the International Churches of Christ with the spirit of "Here Am I, Send Me!" In 2011, as 30 ICMCs occur around the world, the US students will share in two events to make it possible for even more to attend. Check out the details that have just been announced for the ICMC US East which is taking it Deeper and the ICMC US West which is taking it Higher. text/html 2011-01-19T23:16:21+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=346 The Amsterdam Church of Christ would like to invite you to our campus campaign this summer! Are you spiritually motivated and do you dream of making a difference on the European Mission field? Then join us in June! All Dutch students speak English, so no need to worry about language barriers! text/html 2011-01-19T23:14:01+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=345 Tonight CBS news in Chicago airs an interview with Joe and Laurel Dubowski about the loss of their daughter Gayle in the tragic shooting at Northern Illinois University in February of 2008. Check these links: CBS News Story Gayle Dubowski: making a difference Cartwheels in the Rain -- The recent book by the Dubowskis published by DPI text/html 2011-01-19T23:12:56+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=344 Raised in the Chicago Church of Christ, graduated from a competitive high school for gifted students at 16 and now a sophomore at a highly demanding private college, how do you navigate through the maze of human philosophy thrown your way? Tabbey Walquist shares her journey with a great message for teens, parents and church leaders. By the way, this is a great reminder to sign up for HOPE Youth Corps today! text/html 2011-01-19T23:10:48+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=343 God is opening many new horizons for Jon Sherwood and Brittany Wright. Last fall they were named the Campus Ministry Leaders for the Capital City Church of Christ in Tallahassee, Florida and on February 5th they will celebrate their wedding! See this encouraging report of the campus students baptized into Christ! text/html 2011-01-19T23:09:25+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=342 In the past three years, campus ministries associated with the International Churches of Christ have doubled in number. Many thriving campus ministries did not even exist just a few years ago, and attendance at the yearly International Campus Ministry Conferences has also steadily increased during that time. What happened? I don't fully know. I had a revival handed to me when I entered campus ministry; I didn't start it, and I certainly didn't do a lot to help it during my first two years as a college student! text/html 2011-01-19T23:06:40+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=341 If you build it, they will come. That has certainly been the case for the campus ministry in the West Suburban Ministry Center of the Chicago Church of Christ! text/html 2011-01-19T23:04:31+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=340 God has blessed the International Churches of Christ with an incredible unity and vision for the next decade. A crucial element to our maintaining this spirit of unity in the bond of peace is our communication. During the year each Service Team among our churches publishes an update on the various ministries in our churches. Note this inspiriing report from our Campus Service Team that was delivered to our annual Delegates Meeting. Click here to see other Service Team reports. Then click on Service Teams. text/html 2011-01-19T23:02:48+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=339 The revival in our campus ministries is spreading. In the US our campus disciples in the International Churches of Christ have doubled to 3,000. Students are committing to follow Jesus around the world. This excellent video by our partners, ICOC Hot News gives an inspiring snapshot of God's obvious work among us. Share it with your friends on Facebook by using our new toolbar at the bottom of this page. Encourage your leaders to show it in your worship services. A bonus comes with the video in the form of a trailer for the 2012 World Discipleship Summit that will feature 7 conferences under one roof in San Antonio, Texas July 5 - 8, 2012. text/html 2011-01-19T23:00:40+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=338 God has allowed me to experience some things that I came so close to missing out on 16 years ago when I struggled spiritually as a baby Christian. I had a horrible summer and had jumped head first back into my sin and almost didn't make it back. But God used people like Derrick Bloom, James Washington and Stacey Schmitt, (now Stacey Robinson), who didn't give up on me even when others had said "He's gone, don't waste anymore time...move on." They fought for me. And today, I stand amazed and what I have experienced! text/html 2010-09-20T17:34:26+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=329 The second ever International Campus Ministry Conference (ICMC) came to an exciting end on Sunday 5th September 2010 as 199 students gathered at the Zest International Hotel in Lagos for the grand finale of the 3-day event. The 2010 ICMC commenced on Friday 3rd at the Church’s premises in Surulere, Lagos with registrations, recognition of the participating schools and introduction of baptisms in the Campus Ministry since the 2009 ICMC. Following shortly was a drama skit, ‘Follow Me’, a pantomime. text/html 2010-09-13T16:57:36+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=328 Last May, Elizabeth Thomas was Baptized at Lake Hartwell. Elizabeth was a student at Tri-County Tech and a classmate of Emily Shapiro. Emily invited Elizabeth out to Church and the rest is history. Along with her adorable curly red haired daughter, Lollah, Elizabeth began showing up to every service...we knew she was married, but no husband was in sight. For some time we had heard about Nathan, we knew he existed but he was a phantom. One spring afternoon the marrieds had a cookout and lo and behold there was a ‘Nathan Siting’...and there he was in the flesh! text/html 2010-08-26T11:30:58+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=327 A letter of thanks to all the Hope "Lots of Change" voluteers from Chicago Mayor, Richard M. Daley... text/html 2010-08-11T16:25:37+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=325 Located on the beautiful Evanston lakefront, Northwestern University is one of the most prestigious universities in Chicago. Since it was founded in 1851, the university has rigorously pursued excellence in every academic field, ranging from liberal arts and engineering to theatre and social policy. text/html 2010-08-11T16:22:11+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=324 The 2010 International Campus Ministry Conference for the International Churches of Christ opened with 2100 students and ministers from the US, Canada and others from around the world at the massive McCormick Convention Center in Chicago. Over 4500 met on Sunday as the Chicago Church of Christ joined the ICMC for worship and over $22,000 was given to Chance for Africa. HOPE worldwide organized the largest student volunteer event ever in the history of the city of Chicago in the Lots of Love project in Englewood! text/html 2010-08-11T16:17:33+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=323 Local and national media reported on the 2100 students from our International Campus Ministry Conference who served the residents of one of Chicago's most needy and most violent neighborhoods. HOPE worldwide and the Chicago Church of Christ did an amazing job organizing this massive event. text/html 2010-08-11T16:15:38+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=322 We are looking for students or graduates who want to take a year off to come and help serve in the campus ministries in the churches in South Africa in 2011 & 2012. text/html 2010-08-11T16:13:33+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=321 On Sunday, August 1, the Chicago Church of Christ joined the campus disciples at the international Campus MInistry Conference (ICMC) for a combined church service of over 4500. In a fantastic display of generosity and love, $22,000 was donated to Chance for Africa. text/html 2010-07-09T11:58:13+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=289 Not quite a year ago, the Silipo family moved to Milan, Italy. It has been so encouraging to see God work in the church here. The disciples are some of most hospitable that we have ever seen. Italians are known throughout the world for food, family, fashion and fun! The church is no exception to this. We are now composed of 57 disciples, and we average between 85 to 95 in attendance every Sunday. text/html 2010-07-09T11:47:48+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=288 Hello everyone my name is Jerry Kline. I am a brother from the Greater Pittsburgh Church of Christ. Recently God has put something on my heart-to start a Christian gaming guild for those of us who play video games online and are disciples. There are plenty of Christian gaming sites, but not specifically for disciples. I feel that there is a need here in the ICOC for such a thing, and I feel as if God has been calling me to help fill that gap as best as I can. text/html 2010-06-25T12:23:37+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=287 This year, Seattle campus ministries have seen miracles that remind us how God is always faithful. Some of the best news comes from a Bible Talk that was started last year at a small school, Seattle Pacific University. They began this year with only three disciples on that campus. The group was faithful and persevered and there were four baptisms and a restoration on that campus with two more counting the cost! They will start the fall with 10 disciples there. Fabricio Turcios (a disciple from Houston) and Alli Winji have led that BT in a faithful and inspiring way. text/html 2010-06-21T13:56:34+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=286 The Campus Ministry Intern-ship Program had its begin-nings here in Atlanta in 2006, when Tom Brown moved from California to be the lead evangelist of the North River Church of Christ. With Tom as the visionary, and the newly-conceived Internship Program as his brain child, we got to work... text/html 2010-04-15T11:38:27+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=280 On behalf of the DCC Leadership we are excited to announce plans for the 2010 summer internship program. Beginning June 4th, interested disciples will spend 8 weeks immersed in the dynamic youth ministry while developing skills that will be applicable for a lifetime of effective discipleship. text/html 2010-04-06T22:51:26+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=277 Stephanie LaFebvre walked in to a Wednesday Bible Talk after seeing a Flyer in her dormitory. She had no idea how God would intervene in her life. A Devout Catholic, searching for God, she went to as many Bible studies and events a week as she could. She studied the Bible for a little over a month with the Campus Student Association, one of the campus Ministries of Denver Church of Christ, on Metropolitan State College of Denver. text/html 2010-04-04T17:09:37+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=275 We are super excited for our new sister in Christ, Jessica Kirkus, who was Baptized this afternoon in Lake Hartwell! text/html 2010-02-23T09:32:09+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=271 GROWING IN FAITH Since the RVC was planted 5 1/2 years ago, the campus ministry by faith has grown from 5 to 45 students! It is also very exciting to see that faith continue to grow as we have seen 21 baptisms on campus in the last 18 months! text/html 2010-02-23T00:43:34+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=270 The resurgence in the campus ministries ofthe International Churches of Christ is opening the door for morefull-time campus ministers both male and female. The Boston Church ofChrist is looking to hire someone in the next few months and isoffering to coordinate matching candidates with other churches who arehiring. See the information below. text/html 2010-02-22T17:58:47+01:00 http://www.hereamisendme.net http://www.hereamisendme.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=269 Next to Christmas, perhaps the most celebrated holiday in the world is Chinese New Year. Not only in China but millions throughout Southeast Asia and even the West will mark this week as the start of the Year of the Tiger. For China, the New Year celebration is a time for family reunions, boisterous celebrations, fireworks, and lots of food!