Category Archives: Campus Ministry

"I’ll be praying"

Posted on August 17, 2009 by ashleealleycrawford

“We should have lunch sometime!” “I owe you one.” “I’ll be praying for you.” These well-intended phrases often flippantly roll from our tongue without much thought. I remember when a good friend taught me about the power of phrases like … Continue reading →

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School’s Starting–Let Us Pray

Posted on August 4, 2009 by ashleealleycrawford

When I was in high school, I took up running. It was mostly in rebellion to the volleyball coach, as I quit the team my senior year and said that I was going to run cross country, but in this … Continue reading →

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Remembering Why I Love Church Camp!

Posted on July 31, 2009 by ashleealleycrawford

I have about 539 ideas for things about which I want to blog, but don’t have much time to get it done. However, I’m taking the time to write about 1 of them quickly: high school leadership camp (called LDW … Continue reading →

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Young Adults: In Their Own Words

Posted on June 12, 2009 by ashleealleycrawford

I’m working on several projects right now that have to do with ministry with young adults/college students. Earlier this week I posted this question on Twitter and Facebook: What is 1 thing that the church can DO/BE to reach out … Continue reading →

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Resources for Ministry with Young Adults

Posted on June 11, 2009 by ashleealleycrawford

I have decided to start collecting some online resources for ministry with young adults. If you know of something that should be added to this working list, please feel free to post it in the comments section of this blog. … Continue reading →

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Some Changes at SC

Posted on May 26, 2009 by ashleealleycrawford

Well, it has often been said that change is inevitable, and we find that to be true at Southwestern College. After 14 wonderful years as the Campus Minister and Chair of the Philosophy and Religion department, Steve Rankin has felt … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Inspiration

Posted on April 25, 2009 by ashleealleycrawford

I recently preached in chapel at Southwestern. Here is a “version” of what I preached! One of my bad habits is that I’m a bit of a procrastinator, especially when it comes to sermon titles. I am notoriously bad about … Continue reading →

Posted in Campus Ministry, Chapel, Lamentations, sermon, Susan Boyle | 1 Comment

Why I stay in the United Methodsit Church

Posted on March 29, 2009 by ashleealleycrawford

Several weeks ago now, Jenny Smith posed the question, “Why do you stay in the United Methodist Church?” Many others have posited their answers and I’ve decided that it’s time for me to throw mine out there. 1. Wesleyan Theology … Continue reading →

Posted in Campus Ministry, Southwestern College, UMC, umyc | 12 Comments

Getting Your Life in ORDER

Posted on February 25, 2009 by ashleealleycrawford

I wrote this article for fellow campus ministers as they begin the new year. It is also found on the College Union website… It’s that time of year again, when we give a little thought to our priorities, making resolutions, … Continue reading →

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A Remarkable Witness

Posted on January 19, 2009 by ashleealleycrawford

I read this recent article in the UM Reporter and it struck me for a couple of reasons. First of all, it’s about a man who was formerly a staunch atheist and prominent Chemistry professor, so a dramatic conversion experience … Continue reading →

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