Tag Archives: Campus Ministry

A Word to our Graduates

Posted on May 4, 2014 by ashleealleycrawford

Well, graduates, you’ve done it!  You’ve done what only about 30% of Americans over age 25 have done!  You’ve earned a college degree.   We already knew that you were special—you chose to be a Builder.  But let me remind … Continue reading →

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A word to my students and former students…

Posted on April 27, 2014 by ashleealleycrawford

For the past 9 years, I’ve celebrated the End of Year Banquet with the Discipleship team at Southwestern.  It’s always been a great time of sending off our seniors, thanking our Shepherd team (of leaders), and celebrating our year together.  We … Continue reading →

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Season Finale–My last Chapel at Southwestern College

Posted on April 22, 2014 by ashleealleycrawford

I announced several weeks ago that I had taken a position with the Great Plains Annual Conference as the Clergy Recruitment and Development Coordinator, effective this summer.  While exciting, it’s bringing a significant season of my life to an end. … Continue reading →

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Back-to-School Blogathon at Faithoncampus.com

Posted on August 6, 2013 by ashleealleycrawford

For the last several years, Guy Chmieleski, over at Faith on Campus has been organizing a Back-to-School blogathon.  He solicits a dozen campus ministers, writers, thinkers, and pastors to write articles that can get you thinking about ministry with young … Continue reading →

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Mission to Zimbabwe, updated

Posted on August 5, 2013 by ashleealleycrawford

Three weeks ago, I returned from my two week long mission trip to Doma, Zimbabwe.  Here are a few words that describe my experience:  fulfilling, exhausting, fun, beautiful, busy, productive, and cold.  (Any of these words surprise you?)  I am … Continue reading →

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God’s Voice(s) in a Call to Ministry #explo13

Posted on April 4, 2013 by ashleealleycrawford

I suppose it’s true for many people, an encounter during a pivotal time in life is a window into one’s calling.  This is definitely true for me.  I came to my UMC-related college as a Baptist biology major who was … Continue reading →

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Mission to Zimbabwe

Posted on April 1, 2013 by ashleealleycrawford

My closest friends would tell you that I often find myself in some situations that are somewhat out of the norm for most folks (especially when it comes to being in other countries).  I would tend to agree.  About a … Continue reading →

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Hot Off the Press: Shaping Their Future, a book for those who mentor young adults

Posted on March 7, 2013 by ashleealleycrawford

When I look back on how I ended up in ministry, I see many things in play:  first and foremost, God called me and by God’s grace, I said yes to little steps and then big steps of faith.  But, … Continue reading →

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Helping the Hungry at Lent

Posted on February 13, 2013 by ashleealleycrawford

At Southwestern this year, we’ve had a focus on the topic of Hunger.  We’ve had service projects, educational opportunities, and even a class dedicated to thinking about the causes of and springing to action in addressing the issue of hunger.  … Continue reading →

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Hiding Behind Busy

Posted on January 8, 2013 by ashleealleycrawford

I remember hearing the adage when I was in college, “If Satan doesn’t make you bad, he’ll make you busy.” Well, I don’t know that I continue to have quite the same perspective of the demonic nature of busyness, but … Continue reading →

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