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Exploring Spiritual Practices with College Students

Posted July 8th, 2021

This Quicksheet resource shares various spiritual practices and how to explore them with College Students.

Connecting with UKirk Collegiate Ministries

Posted February 9th, 2021

The UKirk Collegiate Ministries Association builds connections with colleges students at over 200 campuses. This resource provides ways for churches and faith communities to connect with the campus ministry leaders… Read more »

Lost in Authenticity – Pastoring in a Pandemic

Posted June 29th, 2020

None of us has ever practiced ministry (or anything else) in a pandemic. And, none of us had much time to prepare for practicing ministry in a pandemic. Start with… Read more »

So, You Want to Start a UKirk Ministry

Posted June 2nd, 2020

UKirk stands for “university church.” (Kirk is the Scottish word for church.) Some UKirks are campus ministries out of a single congregation, while others are supported by their Presbytery. Some… Read more »

UKirk Ministries Readiness Assessment Tool

Posted May 21st, 2020

The ultimate question you will be seeking to answer is: “Are we a church that reaches, loves and teaches college students so that they may be life long followers of… Read more »

Raising Awareness of Mental Health Issues on a College Campus

Posted May 21st, 2020

Campus ministers are called to affirm the whole person, so what is our role as those who minister to students during college years who find themselves struggling with mental health… Read more »

Board Members’ Guide

Posted May 21st, 2020

UKirk Campus Ministries vary in governance structure from congregation-based ministries to independent 501©3 organizations, with many variations in-between.This Quicksheet offers a variety of reflections on ways to recruit, equip and… Read more »

Worship Themes and Sermon Series for Campus Ministry

Posted May 21st, 2020

Many UKirk collegiate ministries are also worshipping communities and whether that takes place weekly or monthly, the way you shape your worship life also shapes the way the community is… Read more »

Social Media Tips for Campus Ministries

Posted May 20th, 2020

Social media is a great way to tell the many stories of life and of your campus ministry. This Quicksheet aims to help you and your campus ministry better understand… Read more »

What’s Next After Youth Ministry?

Posted May 20th, 2020

The transition from high school to college is a big one. This Quicksheet provides some helpful guidelines to help navigate it – both for youth workers & campus ministers.