Campus Connection

On occasion (four times a year, to be precise), the ec team ventures out of our offices and into your hometowns. We meet with students all across America and get feedback on what’s going on in your lives and how ec can help.

Two weeks ago, we were in South Carolina and met with 33 students who told us a lot about their likes, dislikes, issues, and needs. They also gave us some very honest feedback about ec. One of the things I was surprised by was the confusion over Campus Connection (on page 43 and 44 of each issue). That made me think, I bet a lot of our readers just skip right over those two pages because they don’t know what those two pages are or what to do with them! Am I right?

Of those students who realized what Campus Connection’s purpose was, many of them said they felt they weren’t old enough or outspoken enough to lead a Bible study. Do you feel that way?

The fact of the matter is that you CAN do it! If you can read, find passages in the Bible, and are willing to put in a little time and effort, you’re perfectly equipped to lead a Bible study. The questions, discussion topics, and activities are all laid out for you in Campus Connection. Go ahead . . . check it out. We’ll wait here until you’ve given it the once-over.

*whistles the “Jeopardy” theme song*

Still feeling unqualified, inexperienced, and unwilling to lead a Bible study? If you’re scared that your peers won’t listen to you, try starting up a Bible study group for students younger than you. If you’re worried that no one will come, try turning part of the time that you already spend with your friends into a Bible study time. Or ask some folks in your youth group to make a sacrifice and get to school a little early one day a week to study the Word with you. You could even take turns leading it each week. Biblical expertise isn’t required. If someone asks a question you don’t know the answer to, then ask your parents or youth minister to help you figure it out so you can give an answer the next week. (Even experienced Bible study leaders have to do this!)

This month’s issue of ec is all about community. God exists in it, and so should we. You need other believers to walk with as you grow in your faith. Those meetings with other believers should have a purpose, and we have just the thing to get you started! If you read ec, this tool is already in your hands. If you’re meeting with a group of Christian friends who want to grow in faith together (or want to start meeting with such a group), try out Campus Connection. We think you’ll find it quite helpful. :) But first, answer our poll: