I set up two chairs and put up a sign that says "Can I pray for you?" and simply let students, faculty and staff come up and talk. If they need a hug, I hug them. If they need a prayer, I pray for them, with them, over them - whatever they need. If they need to talk, I listen. Think it would get a response?
Mostly I'm asking because the bulk of campus ministers I've seen have been in-your-face, loud, and often condescending. I'm curious whether the opposite would have better results.
2007-11-21 19:11:31 · 9 answers · asked by Veritatum17 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
"Can I pray for you" sounds like you have all the answers and are condescending to help out a poor student in need.
"Can I pray with you" sounds more like what you're trying to say.
You'll get a different response than if you put up a sign that said "There's only one way to God" or "Evolution is a hoax". That's the normal way to generate discussion and get people interested in your campus group.
I disagree with those who would give you crap about even being there. EVERYONE is there... gay/lesbian, chess club, socialists, libertarians, drug legalization, anti-war, etc. so why not religion? Seems like we're singling religion out for some reason to say they can't be there when these other groups can.
2007-11-21 19:36:26 · answer #1 · answered by Craig R 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry. I don't believe in Campus Ministry for any reason. Your idea sounds better then most because you would be non-intrusive. But when I was in college I wanted an education not a religious experience.
2007-11-21 19:17:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think it's a very effective way to minister.
When i minister to homeless i try to listen to their needs and pray for them. i think people appreciate that people aren't trying to just give them a message but are showing them the love that the message of God's love contains.
Jesus met people's needs and we as his believers should do the same. i highly reccomend two books:
The Conspiracy of Kindness (by Steven can't remember his last name)
The externally focused church (by Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson)
Blessings,
Nickster
2007-11-21 19:27:54 · answer #3 · answered by Nickster 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Real college is for education, not for the spreading of schizoid delusional mental disorders like religious superstitions.
I am happy to live in a modern civilized country where religious proselytism is forbidden by law in public education institutions dear.
2007-11-22 00:02:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ya know what would be an even better idea...if you held up a sign that said can i do Aerobics for you? It would have the same exact effect on the person.
2007-11-21 19:26:50 · answer #5 · answered by Pathofreason.com 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You'd get a much better reaction than the thumper mentality.
You'd probably also upset people of other faiths.
2007-11-21 19:18:34 · answer #6 · answered by SDW 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep your grubby hands off the students
2007-11-21 19:16:24 · answer #7 · answered by peter.patina 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yeah...if i were in serious help or spiritual turmoil..id might consider stopping by..its a good approach..try it out
2007-11-21 19:16:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
how about if the sign read, rather.....got truth?
2007-11-21 19:29:30 · answer #9 · answered by SunnyBeaches 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋