Youth Ministry and Sunday School Group is calling local Christian churches across our country to pray for all their students, educators and schools. A special commissioning of those desiring to be Campus Missionaries is encouraged during the church services the Sunday before See You At The Pole.
By dedicating a public service to the monumental task of reaching every teenager with the gospel, churches will join in an unprecedented partnering taking place today among students, youth workers, churches and youth organizations both nationally and locally.
The Campus Challenge objective is to see a ministry of evangelism and discipleship established in every middle, junior high and high school in America. Take up the challenge! Request more information on Campus Challenge now!
Click here for resources to use during your commissioning service.
| Educators as Insiders on the Campus |
Congregations may include a time of affirmation and prayer of dedication for educators, coaches, and other school personnel. Often “hands of blessing” are laid on teachers, affirming the significant role Christian educators play as they minister daily as insiders on the public and private campuses in the community.
Is God calling your church to commission specific students--a select few--to the role of Campus Missionary? The title, as well as the role, is significant.
As a church family and as a youth ministry, a significant commitment to support student missionaries throughout the school year must be made. Support often includes weekly accountability groups, provision of resources, and congregational commitment to pray for students and schools by name.
A number of churches are establishing an application process to pre-quality interested students for this significant calling. Beginning with an interview and personal preparation, Campus Missionaries often come to experience the same challenges and needs as the adult missionaries the church supports. Some churches link campus missions with the missions strategy of the church.
Churches often support local parachurch efforts as an extension of their mission efforts. It is also a way for their young people to have a united witness on campus with other believers. Commission all students in your church who are reaching out on campus.
| Steps to Commissioning Campus Missionaries |
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Inform Leaders. Inform your senior pastoral leadership and youth leaders about the Campus Challenge Sunday and its mission to reach every young person with the gospel.
Confirm the Date. Seek senior pastoral leadership support in dedicating your church service(s) on the second weekend of September for the purpose of calling your church family to the cause of reaching every student with the gospel of Christ.
Determine Objectives. Is your church ready to commission students and educators as Campus Missionaries during the next school year and to pray for all students and educators that day? For help in preparing for Campus Challenge Sunday you will need two parts...
 PART ONE...For help in preparing students as Campus Missionaries, click here for valuable resources.
 PART TWO...Campus Prayer Journey is calling families and individuals to pray on the campuses where their children attend school. Nationally, thousands will be praying for the protection and salvation of our teachers, our children and schools. Sunday afternoon would be the perfect time for our congregation to adopt a school(s) to prayer-walk around. Click here for prayer resources.
Plan the Program. Offer to provide or assist with the resources and various service elements the will make your Campus Challenge Service a meaningful and moving experience for the entire church family. PowerPoint and video resources are available for your planning. Click here for a wide variety of resources. |