Since 2001, campus ministry leaders at The University of Texas at Austin  have worked together to “spiritually map” our campus.  Spiritual mapping is defined as the systematic gathering and evaluation of data through surveys, research, and spiritual perceptions in order...

“It seems to me that all of that racial tension on campus has kind of blown over.  Things are pretty much back to normal again, aren’t they?” I didn’t really know how to answer that question.  At our monthly prayer...

As we walked through the tall grasses and stepped onto the frozen sand – our souls paused… to soak in the supreme serenity and majesty of the sunrise. Predawn beckoned the fiery orb forth and wholly broke the darkness. Yes, during the predawn,...

Sometimes the best way to foster a greater sense of unity on campus is not to host a united event that brings people together at one time and in one location, but to create a common strategy that every campus...

Every Monday at 5pm, Christian student leaders at The University of Texas at Austin meet together for prayer. This meeting, known as “Fusion” at UT, or what Campus Renewal calls a Leader Connect Group, serves as a physical representation of...

Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord,...

When I talk about unity, some people get it.  Part of my job as the director of Campus Christians entails making the rounds to visit our supporting churches on a regular basis.  When I visit these churches, I like to...

Last week, I was reminded of the most rewarding part of being in campus ministry.  It came at a good time too, because I have been discouraged lately, wondering if my ministry is really making a difference on campus and in...

It was Friday, November 13th. The time was 10:30pm and there were about twenty-five of us college students, several of whom I had never met, in desks, chairs, and on the floor of a huge lecture hall –fervently praying. We had been...

Over the course of one week, The University of Texas at Austin was inundated with united prayer, worship, and evangelism. That trifold combination led to the salvation of one student (let’s call her Jasmine), as well as thirty-eight others on...