The tenth annual edition of Words for Waiting is here! What began in 2017 with a handful of campus ministers in Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee has grown to include students, groups, alumni and other neighbors from 35 different states. Over this decade contributors have offered a total of 362 re
Hear from inspirational faith leaders like Shavon Starling-Louis and William Yoo during the 2027 College Conference @ Montreat!Hosted by Montreat Conference Center, this conference gathers individual students, church groups, and campus ministries for an opportunity to reset and refocus before the sp
Has your congregation been hoping to start, revitalize, or expand your ministry to the students, alumni, faculty or staff of the nearby college but you don’t know where to start? The Vinery 2-year cohort would be the perfect program to guide, support and equip your leadership team to minister to you
Our colleagues at the Ministry Leadership Center are wanting to hear from YOU about the kinds of resources, tools, and services that you are looking for. They have put together a short survey so you can share what would best serve you in this season of your ministry. Your feedback will directly info
3 Days, Big Conversations: College Conference @ Montreat is Back!Start the new year off right in the mountains of western North Carolina! Montreat Conference Center is hosting its annual College Conference @ Montreat January 2–5, 2027. This event invites all college-aged young adults, regardless of
Our partners at the PC(USA) Office of Public Witness are hosting the fourth annual “Jesus and Justice” Young Adult Advocacy Conference this weekend — and it’s not too late to register! Registration is only $15 and includes complementary meals throughout the event. Housing is not provided but If you
Are your students thinking about what is next after graduation or discerning taking a gap year? The Young Adult Transformation Collective (YATC) is a UKirk partner and is beginning their recruitment for 2027. They currently have have three member sites which host young adults for extended internship
Looking for connection, inspiration, or space to explore your faith and what’s next? This is your chance to meet new friends, ask big questions, and discover where your faith can take you. Start the year with a fresh perspective!You are invited! Join Montreat Conference Center for College Conference
Are you in search of resources and ideas that will help you create college ministries where every student feels seen, welcomed, and valued? Sarah Crowther-Dixon of UKirk TCU told us about a new project her DOC colleague Austin Schmidt and his wife Jenna have started called The Waypoint Project for j
Check out What the “Giving USA 2026 Report” Means for Church Leaders including campus ministers.Thank you to the Ministry Leadership Center for sharing this great resource.
What happens when the church turns unused space into a place for students to call home? In Jacksonville, Florida, Redeemer Episcopal Church partnered with Jacksonville Campus Ministry to create Redeemer House, affordable student housing that has been full since opening in 2023. This creative ministr
What happens when congregations and community organizations work together?The Lilly Endowment’s Serving Neighbors Initiative supports Christian congregations as they collaborate with charitable organizations to identify local needs and develop meaningful ways to strengthen their neighborhoods, towns
The Lilly Endowment has launched the National Initiative to Strengthen Chaplaincies at Colleges and Universities. This program is dedicated to boosting the capacity of collegiate ministries across the United States, ensuring they have the tools and resources to deeply nurture the religious lives of
The Leadership Test Kitchen is launching this fall. This series of six 90-minute gatherings designed for leaders ready to experiment, collaborate, and practice new ways of leading.Co-facilitated by David Westerlund, MaryAnn McKibben Dana, and Troy Bronsink, this collaborative space runs through the
The Advocacy and Witness Offices of Presbyterian Life and Witness have announced the upcoming Jesus & Justice Young Adult Advocacy Conference (YAAC), scheduled for October 23-25, 2026.Hosted at the beautiful Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia, this premier event is explicitly designed
January 2–5, 2027 | Montreat, NCCollege-aged young adults, start the new year surrounded by mountains, meaningful conversations, worship, recreation, and a community of faith!Come to College Conference @ Montreat ready to connect, grow, ask big questions, and discover where God is calling you for su
What makes a young person want to stay connected to church? ❤️New research from Springtide Research Institute points to three powerful anchors:👨👩👧 Family Faith starts with relationships. 🤝 Peers & Belonging Young people need to feel known, welcomed, and connected. 🙏 Personal Belief Faith becom
Looking for support for a ministry or outreach project? The PC(USA) World Communion Offering Grant Program provides grants to congregations and mid councils for practical ministries focused on racial justice, gender justice, peacemaking, global witness, and ecumenical/interfaith relationships.Awards
Looking for a Fresh Approach to College Ministry?Remember the “order of operations” from math class? While ministry rarely offers neat formulas, nine years of campus ministry have taught us one essential rule: always begin with belonging.College is a season of profound disorientation, where students
Mark your calendars for April 1-4, 2027.Stay tuned for announcements about registration, sponsorship opportunities, speakers, and more!Missed us last year? Explore last year’s conference below, and we hope to see you in 2027!Explore Study War No MoreWill you join us?Our movement needs your unique gi
October 8 – November 17, 2026 • $0.00An online course for young adults to learn about the concepts of vocational discernmentDiscover your calling. Uncover your purpose.Discerning Purpose, Passion, and Call is an online course that introduces learners to the concepts of vocational discernment and hel
The 2-year Vinery Cohort is an opportunity for congregations near college campuses to explore how God is calling your church to minister to your university neighbors. This 24-month journey accompanies congregational leaders through a curriculum guide that joins deep listening and purposeful design
How can we help students grow as leaders in our churches, campus ministries, and communities? In this coach-facilitated cohort, participants will share resources, support one another, and set ministry goals while exploring practical ways to deepen leadership opportunities for youth and young adults.
God is working powerfully in the lives of college students across the country, but those stories are often the best-kept secret in the church. It can be easy to assume that people in our local churches don’t care as much about college students as they do about other things when often it is because t
