Second row: Steve Proffitt, Berna Proffitt, Ben Moore, Andy Bolerjack
Back row: Steve Myers, Scott Nading, Tim Streight, Wes Meisner, Craig Shepperd, Judy Meisner, Jeb Flynn
College rivalries were put aside as campus ministry leaders from non-Nazarene institutions met at the Global Ministry Center November 16 and 17. Sponsored by the USA/Canada Region Nazarene Youth International, ministry leaders gathered to connect, grow, strategize, and encourage each other.
In the past seven years, the number of intentional ministries sponsored by Nazarene districts and churches has more than doubled. These ministries are aimed at non-Nazarene community colleges, four-year colleges, and state universities. They take many forms, all with the purpose of making Christlike disciples among college students.
Called “front-line ministry” by General Superintendent David W. Graves, the summit explored potential partnerships for Nazarene churches and discussed ways to overcome obstacles faced in this unique type of ministry. One of the strongest desires is to create resources for those who are interested in campus ministry at a school near them. Graves closed the meeting by praying for the group, and the leaders left with a sense of encouragement for this growing ministry within the Church of the Nazarene.