We pray you had a wonderful Christmas and that you enjoyed a refreshing winter break. A new semester lays before us - full of possiblities and promise! We hope that you are anticipating the upcoming months and eager to see the Lord at work in your life and in the lives of others around you. I think Ephesians 5:1-2 provides great perspective and guidance for us regarding what is really significant as we enter a new semester of ministry.
Ephesians 5:1-2 "Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
As you begin the spring semester here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Care for yourself spiritually - please don't get so caught up in doing ministry that you forget to build your own relationship with the Lord. Live "a life of love" by spending time with the Lord in the word and in prayer and by connecting with an loving other believers both in your local church and with peers in your campus movement or ministry.
- Connect with other leaders - if you are blessed to have other leaders in your ministry, be in contact with them now about who is going to do what over the course of the semester. Please take the opportunitities God gives you to demonstrate love and care for one another as "imitators of God."
- Have a plan - when are you going to have your first bible study, weekly meeting? When will you host a fun outing, evangelistic outreach activity etc.
- Publicity - we'll talk more about this next week - but publicity is key in sharing about your ministry so people know you are there and when you meet.
- Check out www.godsquad.com for valuable resources and ideas. This is a Campus Crusade website designed specifially for you - the student leader.
The beginning of the semester can be a bit overwhelming, but also exciting! Please let us know if you have any questions, or need some information. We are praying for you.
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