Category Archives: University students

Dispel the myth about the First Amendment

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

Our Sunday News recently asked me to be the voice to balance the weekly columns of the assistant editor. He generates the most reader response but writes from more of a left-side, liberal perspective (labels I am a little uncomfortable with). … Continue reading →

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Campus Ministry Resources

Posted on June 17, 2012 by

For more than 27 years, my pastoral ministry has been in a University town. I love interaction with students and faculty! But those who follow Christ in a university context face some significant challenges. This is why I am always looking for … Continue reading →

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Using resentment and envy to win the Presidency

Posted on April 21, 2012 by

I was recently interviewed by a University student as a project for his class on diversity. I told him how thankful I am that I don’t have any inclination to view people as better or worse based on race or … Continue reading →

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Stay out of the pews if you can’t fill the plate?

Posted on March 10, 2012 by

27 years ago, when we came to Millersville, Pennsylvania to plant a Church, a cynical pastor of another Church told me, “You have to do weird things to get students to come to Church.” This was probably his excuse for … Continue reading →

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Ten guidelines for ministry to 18-29 year olds

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

  Why would large groups of young people who have been force-fed large doses of tolerance want to listen to preachers like Mark Driscoll? Is it his raspy voice, black skateboarder’s jacket and white T-shirt? Or, Is it his “no-nonsense, in-your-face, I’ll … Continue reading →

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