Campus Ministry Leadership Podcast

How do we help students connect to God in worship through the setlists and songs we choose for our services? Cullen Williams, from Texas Tech Chi Alpha, joins us to share his wisdom on a number of important aspects of worship leading. Want to support the podcast? Visit: campusministryleadership.com/support or emails us at: youngbloodxa@gmail.com, kascroggins.tx@gmail.com Resources: How to Worship a King - Zach Neese

What are conversations that worship leaders and ministry directors need to be having? In this episode, we give some questions that can help strengthen the communication between the worship leaders and lead pastors of ministries. We share our thoughts on how we approach these questions in our respective ministries. Want to support the podcast? Visit: campusministryleadership.com/support or emails us at: youngbloodxa@gmail.com, kascroggins.tx@gmail.com Resources: Worship Initiative Podcast Worship Initiative Beyond Sunday Worship Worship & Technology Podcast

What does it look like to serve well as a member of a staff team? How do you navigate disagreements and build trust? Rob Craig, from Texas Tech Chi Alpha, joins us to share some wisdom on how he fights to be a great staff member. Want to support the podcast? Visit: campusministryleadership.com/support or emails us at: youngbloodxa@gmail.com, kascroggins.tx@gmail.com Resources: God's Mercy Sermon - David Pawson

How could the practice of confession help us as leaders and the students we are discipling? This episode we discuss the difference between accountability and confession, and how confession can be a litmus test for how much responsibility we take for our personal walk with Jesus. Want to support the podcast? Visit: campusministryleadership.com/support or emails us at: youngbloodxa@gmail.com, kascroggins.tx@gmail.com Resources: Life Together - Dietrich Bonhoeffer Celebration of Discipline - Richard Foster

What common mistakes are we making that are undermining our leadership and character development? Landon Henry, Lead Pastor at San Angelo First, joins us to talk through 5 mistakes he's seen young leaders consistently make throughout the course of his leadership. Want to support the podcast? Visit: campusministryleadership.com/support or emails us at: youngbloodxa@gmail.com, kascroggins.tx@gmail.com Resources: God's Armor Bearer - Terry Nance

It's that time again friends! Welcome month is upon us and we've crowd sourced some wisdom on how to survive the insanity. Want to support the podcast? Visit: campusministryleadership.com/support or emails us at: youngbloodxa@gmail.com, kascroggins.tx@gmail.com Resources: Small Group Leader Podcast   Jenny McIntosh Message to Her Leaders: Get away with God & fill your oil (His Presence- grace, strength, peace & joy) Guard your oil-  From those who won't get there own (their lack of pursuing God creates their emergency need) From cheap Inferior choices  From Unhealthy relationships Burn your oil for God- for His Presence, for His Purpose & for His glory

This episode we're talking with Stefanie Chappell, XA National Field Director, about the benefits of spiritual direction and expanding our spiritual formation practices. Want to support the podcast? Visit: campusministryleadership.com/support or emails us at: youngbloodxa@gmail.com, kascroggins.tx@gmail.com Resources: Invitation to Solitude and Silence - Ruth Haley Barton  Spiritual Disciplines Handbook - Adele Ahlberg Calhoun

This episode we're talking with Alex Rodriguez, XA National Training Director, about his new book Real Devotion. We also chat about having a culture of honor AND honesty and some other helpful ideas. Want to support the podcast? Visit: campusministryleadership.com/support or emails us at: youngbloodxa@gmail.com, kascroggins.tx@gmail.com Resources: Real Devotion - Alex Rodriguez Preaching - Tim Keller

How do we fill the gaps between the vision we have for our ministry and what we currently see? This week we're talking about strategies to get our convictions to work their way into the lives of our people. Want to support the podcast? Visit: campusministryleadership.com/support or emails us at: youngbloodxa@gmail.com, kascroggins.tx@gmail.com Resource: Why Revival Tarries - Leonard Ravenhill

How do we fill the gaps between the vision we have for our ministry and what we currently see? Our starting point is getting the convictions and vision into ourselves. This week we talk about how to be sure we're internalizing our vision before we communicate it to our people. Want to support the podcast? Visit: campusministryleadership.com/support or emails us at: youngbloodxa@gmail.com, kascroggins.tx@gmail.com Resource: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - John Mark Comer

What does the future hold for the CMLP? This episode we talk about what we've been up to and future plans for the show. Want to support the podcast? Emails us at: youngbloodxa@gmail.com kascroggins.tx@gmail.com   Resource: Campus Ministry Today Podcast

How can we innovate in the face of limitations and engage students to think and minister in creative ways? Duncan Chance, XA Director at University of Northern Colorado, joins us to discuss how they shook things up in their virtual services during the pandemic and how they empower their students to minister creatively.   Resources: Chi Alpha UNC Youtube Channel Revival Study Bible Reprint Duncan's Youtube Channel  

Has our devotional life become transactional? Do we only read scripture and pray to prepare for sermons/ministry? This week we talk about the temptations and dangers of a mercenary devotional life, and some things we've found helpful to avoid it.   Resources:  "Abide With Me" Influence Magazine - Dick Brogden "Growing Deep | Abide" Sermon - Dick Brogden

Do we always have to learn the hard way? Not if we learn from others' mistakes. This episode Andrew walks us through 5 lessons he and his team learned the hard way through the first 8 years of campus ministry.   Resources:  In the Name of Jesus - Henri Nouwen 

How do we build deep friendships, tell captivating stories, minister to influential leaders, or fight for healthy families? This month we're joined by Dick Foth to chat about all of these topics! Dick has decades of leadership experience as a church planter, pastor, college president, and an advisor to leaders in Washington D.C. He has so much wisdom and experience to share with us.    Resources:  Known - Dick and Ruth Foth Known.fm The Divine Yes - E. Stanley Jones The Storyteller's Secret - Carmine Gallo

What are some of the best things about a new semester in the middle of COVID? This week we talk about our favorite things about the new school year ahead of us.    Resources:  The Pentateuch as Narrative by John H. Sailhammer Mindset by Carol Dweck Essentialism by Greg McKeown

What can we learn from a professional Youtube and podcast host about ministry in this season? As it turns out, a ton! Matt Whitman if the Ten Minute Bible Hour and No Dumb Questions, joins us to share what he's learned from years of ministry and building community in a digital landscape.    Host Links: The Ten Minute Bible Hour Website No Dumb Questions Podcast   Resources:  Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes - Kenneth E. Bailey  Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - Kenneth E. Bailey Dwell Bible App

How can we develop healthy ministry systems that are both relationally rich and organizationally effective? Stefa Chappell, National Field Director with Chi Alpha, joins us to talk about how view our systems through the lens of discipleship, and how that view can help us have a greater Kingdom impact.  Resources:  In the Name of Jesus - Henri Nouwen

One size does not fit all in ministry. How can we make wise investments of our time and resources at our current ministry size to be ready for future growth? Alex Rodriguez, Chi Alpha National Training Director, joins us to talk about the research his team has done around the convictions, methods, and wins for each growth phase of a campus ministry.  Size/Growth Dynamics Teaching Outline:  XA Size Dynamics Teaching PDF - Alex Rodriguez Resources:  The Greatest Thing in the World - Henry Drummond The Power of Moments - Chip & Dan Health At the Table with Pat Lencioni Podcast

How can we get gospel communities on all of the 4200 colleges in America? This week, leaders of the EveryCampus movement York Moore (Intervarsity), Dan Allan (Cru), and Bill Noe (BCM & Lifeway) join us to talk about how they are partnering with dozens of other ministries to bring prayer and gospel movements to every campus in America.  Resources:  Everycampus.com collegeministry.com Not Forsaken - Louie Giglio Cru Summer Missions Resources Yearofthebible.com  

What are some helpful strategies to consider as we're pioneering or taking new ground on our campuses? How can we grow in the skills necessary to pioneer effectively? This week Paul Austin, Chi Alpha National Pioneering Director, returns to talk about pioneering strategies and how we can continue to think like pioneers as we lead on our campuses.  Resource of the Week:  The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Chi Alpha New Director Training chialpha.com

How we respond to personal suffering reveals our shortcomings, but it can also refine our character and increase our intimacy with Jesus. This week we are joined by coach, author, and veteran campus missionary Joy Schroeder. Joy shares her story of a tragic car accident and paralysis, and shares her wisdom on how we can navigate suffering well in our lives. Resource of the Week:  Tools For Mentoring - Joy Schroeder Disappointment With God - Philip Yancey It Is Well With My Soul - TenTwoSix Music - The Nashville Studio Singer Community How Christians Can Deal With Tragedy - Greg Koukl - Stand to Reason  

This week is an impromptu conversation about what we're learning during the campus closures and how we're navigating them real time.  Resource of the Week: Go outside, disconnect from media, and connect with Jesus! Revival In The Hebrides by Duncan Campbell - revival-library.org COVID-19- XA National Director Staff Video Blog  

Student small group leaders are the heroes of our ministries. How can we help our student leaders grow in areas that develop them into more fruitful disciplemakers? This week, Derek Lynn, National Chi Alpha Training Team Analyst, joins us to discuss wins of a small group leader and a podcast he's developed to help resource our leaders. Resource of the Week:  Small Group Leader Podcast Discipleship by Design - Harvey Herman Master Plan of Evangelism - Dr. Robert Coleman Grit - Angela Duckworth Mindset - Carol Dweck

Do we have a vision to reach beyond the campus into the marketplace and change the broader culture of our nation? This week, Paul Burkhart of UA Fairbanks Chi Alpha, joins us to talk about the innovative initiative his team has developed to reach the remote villages of Alaska and beyond. We also discuss how we can help give our students a vision for being marketplace missionaries.  What I Have Initiative: whatihave.org Resource of the Week:  Alaska: A Novel – by James A. Michener Alone in My Kayak - by Agnes Rodli  

Do we have a vision for real friendships as we lead small groups, or is our focus more utilitarian leadership development? This week, Josh Nitcholas of Texas A&M Chi Alpha, joins us to talk about his approach to building relationships, and the progression that students go through as they move from small group members to co-laborers.  Resource of the Week:  The Stewardship of the Mystery – T. Austin Sparks The King of the Earth - Erich Sauer The Suffering of God - Terence E. Frethheim  

Stories connect listeners hearts and minds to our messages on a deep level. How can we learn to better use stories in our preaching to call students to action and see transformation? Brian Summerall, Director of Ministry Strategy for Young Life, joins us to discuss how we can preach more clearly and compellingly through story.  Resource of the Week:  Telling Stories: God's Grace Revealed through Adventures, Awkwardness, and a 1981 Monte Carlo - Brian Summerall Jerry Seinfeld: Comedian - Netflix Documentary storybrand.com & Building a StoryBrand Podcast - Donald Miller

Conflict is unavoidable in our lives and ministries, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. How do we frame and navigate conflict in a healthy way? Steve and Deanne Turley, veteran world missionaries, join us to discuss how conflict can help us grow as leaders and better resemble the body of Christ. Guest Contact: stephen.turley@hqmail.agmd.org Resource of the Week:  Humility - Andrew Murray The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness - Tim Keller emotionallyhealthy.org - Peter Scazzero Crucial Accountability - Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, Switzler, & Maxfield Revisionist History Podcast - "Free Brian Williams" - Malcolm Gladwell

Casting vision is a skill we need to develop as leaders, but we need to make sure our vision is centered on Jesus. Matt Sprenger, Chi Alpha Northeast Area Director, joins us to talk about how we can make Jesus the center of our vision and grow as vision-casters in our groups.Resource of the Week:  Adventures in Prayer - Catherine Marshall The Complete Fenelon -  Francois Fenelon The Seeking Heart -  Francois Fenelon Scalable Convictions CMC Teaching - Eli Stewart

Why is it strategic, on many campuses, to have student leaders living in dorms? How do you encourage students to pay more in order to further their discipleship efforts? Geoff Mumley, from CCF/Chi Alpha at Western Washington University, joins us to talk about how and why they encourage leaders to live in the dorms and a scholarship program that they've established to help their leaders offset the cost of living on campus. Resource of the Week:  Living the Legacy Event - shanon@ccfministry.com & james@ccfministry.com Residence Hall Scholarship Fund - david@ccfministry.com Out Of Solitude - Henri Nouwen

How can we use hospitality to open doors to ministry and discipleship in our lives? This week we talk with Katie and Alicia about the art of hospitality, and how it can enhance the work we're doing on campus.Resource of the Week: Bridehood Saints (Kindle Edition) - G.D. WatsonBridehood Saints - G.D. Watson The Missional Mom - Helen Lee

Today's students don't have the same understanding of the Christian worldview as they've had in previous generations. This week we talk with Mary Gautreaux about her book Kingdom Minded, and how it can help us set the "foundation and trajectory" of the students we are discipling. Resource of the Week: Kingdom Minded - Mary Gautreaux

This month we're replaying some of our best and most popular episodes. We'll be back in August with brand new interviews! Student small group leaders make disciples on the front lines on our campus. How do we choose who we invite into leadership training and empower as leaders? Alex Rodriguez, National Training Director for Chi Alpha, joins us to talk about the markers of a great small group leader candidate. Alex's Notes:What to look for in a small group leader PDFResource of the Week: How The Mighty Fall - Jim Collins Westminster Pulpit - G. Campbell Morgan

This month we're replaying some of our best and most popular episodes. We'll be back in August with brand new interviews! How do we successfully navigate the new territory of leading the post-"millennial" student? Andrew McPeak from Growing Leaders, and co-author of their new book "Marching Off the Map" joins us to discuss their research and insights on leading the emerging generation.  Resource of the Week: Marching Off The Map - Dr. Tim Elmore & Andrew McPeak Preorder: Generation Z Unfiltered - Dr. Tim Elmore & Andrew McPeak

We can learn so much from local pastors and develop mutually beneficial relationships that extend beyond financial partnerships. Why should we value connecting generations and how do we begin build great relationships with older ministers? Lennon Noland, Ministries Director of the North TX District of the Assemblies of God and former cohost of the CMLP, joins us to discuss ways that we can serve and build relationships with local church pastors and make lasting connections between generations.   Resource of the Week: Abolition of Man - C.S. Lewis That Hideous Strength - C.S. Lewis Deep Work by Cal Newport

How do we expose our students to God's heart for the nations and give them opportunities to hear and respond to the call to missions? One of the most effective ways is hosting missionaries to allow for face-to-face interactions with our students, leaders, staff, and families. This week we unpack how to organize and execute a missions week on your campus.  Resource of the Week: Operation World Book - by Jason Mandryk South TX District Council Missions Service - Eli Gautreaux

National Chi Alpha Director, E. Scott Martin, joins us to give an update and future plans for Chi Alpha nationally. Scott also shares wisdom on leading change, student missions, sabbath, and more. Resource of the Week: Church and Culture Blog - James Emery White Catching the Wind of the Spirit - Sunder Krishnan

Our small group leaders are our most valuable resource, and preparing for their small group night can be a stressful time. This week we share a framework for writing a small group lesson that can help our students schedule out their week in preparation for small group night.  Resource of the Week: Sam Houston XA Resources UVA Chi Alpha Resources Small Group University - Brad Lewis

What does it look like to submit to spiritual authority and take up the role of "armor bearer" in our ministries? Jason Bell, with Sam Houston Chi Alpha, talks with us about the different ways we submit to authority and the impact it can have on our groups.   Resource of the Week: Spiritual Authority - Watchman Nee Tale of Three Kings - Gene Edwards

Great books by great authors can disciple us and challenge us. This week we discuss our "Top 5 Books" and how they've impacted our lives.  Winkie's Recommended Reading List Scroggins' Top 5:Christ of the Indian Road - E Stanley JonesOur Own God - G D WatsonWhy Revival Tarries - Leonard RavenhillThe God They Never Knew - George Otis Jr.Knowledge of the Holy -  A W Tozer Andrew's Top 5:Tools for Mentoring - Joy SchroederSpiritual Depression - Martyn Lloyd JonesAmazing Grace - Eric MetaxesCost of Discipleship - Dietrich BonhoefferChoosing to Cheat/When Work and Family Collide - Andy Stanley  

Why should we read great books as a supplement to scripture? How can we help our students fall in love with reading? Mary Gautreaux joins us to talk about how Chi Alpha at Sam Houston State developed a culture of reading through the years.  Resource of the Week: The Hiding Place - Corrie Ten Boom The Unshakable Kingdom and the Unchanging Person - E. Stanley Jones Mary's Blog - marygautreaux.com

Winkie Pratney joins us to discuss the fear of the Lord, God's heart for the lost, and other things on his mind.  FULL INTERVIEW Resource of the Week: winkiepratney.net - Winkie's Official Site winkiepedia.net - Winkie Resources moh.org - More Winkie Resources Youth Aflame 2.0 Book Spiritual Vocations Book    

We pray that students in our ministries would respond to the call of God to the nations, but how can we prepare them for the mission field while they are in college? Dick Brogden, A.G. world missionary leader and founder of Live Dead, joins us to discuss how we can prepare our students for the mission field and how we can make the most of short and mid-length trips for the benefit of our students and missionary partners. Resource of the Week: Mission in the Old Testament by Walter C. Kaiser Waiting on God by Andrew MurrayE-reader/pdf version Live Dead Devotional - Missionary God. Missionary Bible

Students in Greek life are some of the most influential leaders on our campuses, but reaching them can sometimes seem difficult or intimidating. How can we develop a strategy to reach into the fraternities and sororities on our campus? This week we talk with Isaac Jenkins, with Cru at Ole Miss, to draw from his 30 yrs of experience reaching Greeks for Jesus.Resource of the Week: greeklegacy.org Isaac's articles at Campus Ministry Today "Would Jesus Have Joined a Fraternity?" Articles "Leaving a Legacy for Christ in Your Fraternity or Sorority" Book Email Isaac at: isaac.jenkins@cru.org 

Our staff teams set the culture for our ministries, but sometimes we can feel more like co-workers than friends or family. How can we develop a bond that will help create a family culture in our groups? Nick Hester, XA Director at Texas Tech University, joins us to talk about his experience building a team and developing a family bond in his staff.Resource of the Week: The Ideal Team Player - Patrick Lencioni The Five Dysfunctions of a Team -Patrick Lencioni

Student small group leaders make disciples on the front lines on our campus. How do we choose who we invite into leadership training and empower as leaders? Alex Rodriguez, National Training Director for Chi Alpha, joins us to talk about the markers of a great small group leader candidate. Alex's Notes:What to look for in a small group leader PDFResource of the Week: How The Mighty Fall - Jim Collins Westminster Pulpit - G. Campbell Morgan

Welcome to the Campus Ministry Leadership Podcast 2.0! We're launching this year with a new cohost and tons of new interviews and content.  Resource for the new year: www.livedead.org/devotional - Devotional & Bible Reading Plan

Student athletes are some of the busiest and most high profile students on our campus, but they still need to hear the gospel and engage in Christian community. How can we begin to engage them in relationship and ministry? Eric Treuil with Chi Alpha at the University of Louisiana joins us to talk about his work with student athletes and how we can serve and minister to them.   Resource of the Week: TheJump.com - Social Media and Communication Mobile App

Our small group leaders are the "front lines" of discipleship in our ministries. When staff lead these groups, it presents unique challenges and gives us insights into the lives of our student leaders. This week, Andrew and Alicia discuss things they've learned about leading small groups as they've jumped back into leading after a few years. Resource of the Week: CNLP 206 - Les Mckeown - Visionaries, Operators, & Processors

Why do we struggle to raise a full budget? What are some outdated strategies that we may be using and how can we catch up with the times? Mary Valloni and Mike Kim of the Fully Funded Academy & Podcast join us this week to discuss how we can succeed in support raising and donor communication.  Resources: Fully Funded Podcast To register for the Fully Funded Academy: fullyfundedacademy.com/p/cmlp mikekim.com maryvalloni.com  

Many of us want to see our ministries and leadership teams become more diverse, but how do we begin to intentionally grow in diversity? How can we measure how well we're doing? Belkis Lehmann, Chi Alpha National Diversity Specialist and Triad Chi Alpha leader, joins us to walk through a "diversity rubric" that can help us grow in diversity.   Diversity Rubric: Information > Formation > Conformation > Transformation Resources: Multiethnic Conversations: An Eight-Week Journey toward Unity in Your Church by Mark DeYmaz & Oneya Fennell Okuwobi drivingdiversity.org Chi Alpha Minority Mobilization Fund