Author: Young Adult Ministry

On a Christian Campus I’ve been thinking about prayer a lot lately. At a recent dorm hall meeting, we were all assigned prayer partners. A prayer partner is a friend we meet with for an hour once a week to share the things that are weighing on our hearts and pray about them together. We were encouraged to pray for our prayer partner not just for that hour but also throughout the week. My partner and I got a bit of a slow start, but the few times we’ve met have been exactly what I needed. It’s really remarkable...

On a Secular Campus So, college. I suppose somewhere in the back of my mind I was hoping that it wouldn’t be like it is in the movies, but over these past short weeks, I’ve nearly come to terms with the fact that college is essentially portrayed pretty accurately on the big screen. Save a few exaggerations of course, and the fact that it lasts a lot longer than an hour and a half, but all in all, it’s basically the same. A few weeks ago, I went to my first ‘frat party’. It actually turned out to be...

On a Christian Campus I’ve only been at college for a few weeks, but I’m already amazed at the community here at Concordia. There are daily worship opportunities, including morning chapel and evening prayer and praise. Even though I’m just a freshman still learning where everything is, the fact that I’m surrounded by fellow believers makes me feel comfortable wherever I go (and whenever I get lost). The girls that I live with are wonderful; they’re talented, unique, and a lot of fun to be around. One Friday, we watched a movie and played games until midnight, and while...