Campus Ministry Starter Pack

You’ve Encountered God . . . Now What?

The God we draw near to who heals us and revives us is the same God who sends us to others. We're here to help you with practical, step-by-step support!

There are three options for you to consider and it's okay to choose more than one:

  • Start a prayer meeting
  • Start a Bible study
  • Start an evangelistic outreach event

You can start by exploring these resources which include tools and online courses to help you on your journey.

four quadrants of a square reading: Encounter, Prayer Meeting, Evangelistic Outreach, and Bible Study

Start a Prayer Meeting

Prayer Ministry: Praying with People for their Needs

A step-by-step guide to engaging in Prayer ministry, a specific way we can have focused intercession with and for the need of a friend. 

Spiritual Practices Handout

A quick reference to various spiritual practices and how one might engage in them.

Creating a Communal Prayer Wall (Prayer Network map)

God is at work all around us in the lives of our friends, acquaintances, and strangers. This resource will walk you through the steps to create a communal prayer wall and help you grow in love for the people on your campus.

NSO Prayer Meeting Guide

This resource will help you lead a group to prepare your hearts and ask Jesus to fill you with love for welcoming students during new student outreach (NSO).

Leading a Prayer Meeting (Ministry Playbook)

Prayer meetings don't have to be boring or awkward. They can be transformative! Learn how to lead times of prayer where your community experiences the intimate presence of God and be sent to join Jesus in the work he is already doing.

Praying For My Campus (Ministry Playbook)

Cover your local campus in prayer and invite the Lord to go ahead of you, preparing the way for a catalytic season of ministry! This course will help you recognize the unique value of prayer walking and teach you how to do it.

Start a Bible Study

Urbana 22 Small Group Leader's Guides

At Urbana 22, thousands of students gathered together to study the book of Acts. And now we've made these studies available to anyone who wants a three-session inductive Bible study experience, along with a call to faith.

Stepping into Small Group Leadership (Ministry Playbook)

Saying yes to leading a small group is a risk. But it’s also an adventure, and this course will help you take the first step! As you lead, you’ll discover a life-giving community and growing love for Scripture.

Launching Your Small Group (Ministry Playbook)

So you’re preparing to launch your small group.... by the end of this course, you’ll be equipped and ready!

Start an Evangelistic Outreach

Labels (Exploratory Bible Study)

All of us live with labels. In this 4-week exploratory Bible study series in Luke, we explore the burdens we carry and how Jesus looks under the surface of our lives and uncovers the person beneath the labels.

The Big Story Gospel Summary

A two-minute animated Gospel summary that you can use to share about Jesus and invite others to join his mission to heal the world.

Making Compelling Invitations

God wants to use our compelling invitations to offer far more people on campus a great reason to check out Jesus and transform them forever. Let’s imitate Jesus with his life-changing invitation in John 1 with his epic “come and see.”

Sharing the Gospel (Ministry Playbook)

What would you say to someone who’s wondering what Jesus and Christianity are all about? How might you share the gospel and invite them to respond? The Big Story will equip you to share the gospel of Jesus Christ!

Knowing Where Someone is Spiritually (Ministry Playbook)

Learn how to identify where someone is spiritually to help them take the next step in their faith journey.

Praying into the Mission: Intro to 2+ Prayer

Start a prayer movement for non-Christians on your campus using this simple tool to bring focus to your prayer.