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Flashback Friday

If you haven’t had a chance to listen to Episode 53 of The Launch Mission Podcast, this is your sign! Here’s a recap of what we discussed during the interview. 

 

PODCAST EPISODE 53– College Stories & Solutions 

In this episode, Tommy and Kelsey discuss real college stories and provide advice for incoming college students. The first story focuses on the challenges of leaving home and making new friends in college. The second story highlights the difficulties of managing a busy school schedule while being a collegiate athlete. The third story emphasizes how to have effective communication and conflict resolution with

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Spotlight! ECM

The Chapel of the Cross, an Episcopal Church located in Chapel Hill, NC, provides a comprehensive mission and vision for their campus ministry, ECM

 

Mission Statement

The Chapel of the Cross emphasizes welcoming all individuals with an open door. Their mission includes:

  • Ministering in the heart of the university and local community.
  • Committing to sacramental worship of God with rich Anglican liturgy and music.
  • Growing as disciples of Jesus through preaching, teaching, service, and fellowship.
  • Bringing Gospel witness to the world.

Vision Statement

The church aims to be an active faith community that expresses the full breadth, power, and beauty

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Podcast Episode 66 – Campus Ministry Spotlight: ECM

The Episcopal Campus Ministry (ECM) is a Christian community focused on worship, prayer, service, and hospitality for students, faculty, and staff at local colleges and universities. University Ministry invites students and members of the UNC community to “come and see,” offering companionship as they explore their faith during a time of academic study, vocational discernment, and learning essential life skills for adulthood.

 

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Spotlight! BSM

This week on the Launch Mission Podcast we interviewed Jeff Kennon from BSM in Texas.

 

Interested in joining BSM? Here’s some more information for you!

 

Mission Statement:

The mission of BSM is to engage college students to follow Christ and transform the world.

 

Vision Statement:

BSM’s vision involves calling students “from the harvest, for the harvest,” aiming to share the gospel with each new student generation, challenging them to become committed followers of Jesus Christ who use their gifts and talents to impact their campus, city, and the world for the Kingdom of God.

 

Goals for Campus Ministry

BSM’s campus

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Podcast Episode 65 – Campus Ministry Spotlight: BSM

Baptist Student Ministries staff member Jeff Kennon joins the podcast this week to share more about this campus ministry. BSM is an organization that provides opportunities for spiritual growth, friendship, leadership, and missions. Where students connect in their college years (particularly during those first weeks) can significantly impact their college experience. Every campus looks different, but each BSM’s priorities are the same: evangelism, discipleship, missions, leadership, and church life.

 

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Flashback Friday

If you haven’t had a chance to listen to Episode 51 of The Launch Mission Podcast, this is your sign! Here’s a recap of what we discussed during the interview. 

 

PODCAST EPISODE 51– College Girl’s Survival Guide 

Hanna Seymour, author of ‘The College Girl’s Survival Guide,’ joins the conversation to address some of the most commonly asked questions and concerns among girls nationwide during their college experience. For years, Hanna managed a blog platform where college students could share their experiences and seek advice. She noticed that many often shared similar stories and questions. Hanna curated a list of 52

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Spotlight! RUF

This week on the Launch Mission Podcast we interviewed Ben Griffith from RUF Birmingham.

 

Interested in joining RUF? Here’s some more information for you!

 

Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) is a campus ministry of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), aimed at reaching college students from diverse backgrounds with the hope of Jesus Christ. Below is an overview of their mission, vision, community plan, and how to get involved:

Mission Statement

RUF’s mission is to connect the big truths of the Bible with the big questions college students face, reaching students for Christ and equipping them to serve​.

Vision Statement

RUF

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Podcast Episode 64 – Campus Ministry Spotlight: RUF

RUF, or Reformed University Fellowship, understands that college is a time when beliefs are explored and helps connect the big truths of the Bible with the big questions college students face, reaching students from all backgrounds with the hope of Jesus Christ. On this episode of The Launch Mission Podcast, Ben Griffith joins us to talk more about this campus ministry. Ben is on staff with RUF in Birmingham. 

 

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Spotlight! Campus Outreach

This week on TLM Podcast we interviewed Columbia Campus Outreach staff member Vaughn Volious!

 

Interested in joining Campus Outreach? Here’s some more information for you!

 

Campus Outreach’s vision is to glorify God by building laborers on campuses for the lost world. Their mission involves evangelism and discipleship, aiming to reach students with the gospel and train them to become mature followers of Christ. They focus on equipping students to labor in the harvest field for the glory of God. The ministry works through local churches to reach and develop Christ-centered leaders on university campuses globally.

 

Campus Outreach emphasizes several core

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Podcast Episode 63 – Campus Ministry Spotlight: Campus Outreach

Campus Outreach aims to glorify God by building laborers on college campuses to reach the lost world through evangelism and discipleship. The ministry partners with local churches to develop Christ-centered leaders among university students. It operates on 122 campuses in the U.S. and around the world. In this episode, we hear from Campus Outreach Columbia staff member, Vaughn Volious. 

 

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