Community
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35 NIV
Organizing informal social activities that focus on building authentic relationships with pre-Christians in a non-threatening environment.
Practical Community ideas or insights:
- Pass out hot chocolate on cold days and bottled water on hot days.
- Promote random acts of kindness on campus using TAG resources below.
- Anything with food will draw students. *Note* Most students are hungry at 10:30am because they don’t eat breakfast.
- Host a Thanksgiving meal for the college basketball team before tournaments.
- Host an informal night of worship with games and giveaways.
- Krunk Kab - Organize a bus or van to pick up drunk students on campus. Give them a free ride home and show them the unconditional love of Christ. Talk with your authorities before attempting this one!
Community outreach websites:
Outreach - Creative ideas
OnMission - Step by step ideas and strategies.
Servantevangelism - Huge list of ideas
Alpha USA - At an Alpha course people explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting over ten thought-provoking weekly sessions, with a day or weekend away.
Below are some helpful resources to help you engage your campus. For a complete list of the resources available to you on this site please go to our materials page.
COMPASS l COMMUNITY l CROSS-CULTURAL l CELL l COMPREHENSIVE
FUSION MATERIALS
| BIG IMPACT“Small Actions With Big Impact Change the World With Love,” an article by Steve Sjogren about practical ways to show God’s love to the world around you.  Free Download |
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| Becoming a Student-Friendly ChurchTips on what you can do to make your church a place that meets the needs of university students and reaches out effectively to the local campus. Free Download |
| Tag Cards (front and back)Do a random act of kindness for someone when they least expect it, especially a stranger. Then hand that person a TAG card. They in turn, pass it along to someone else after doing something kind for them. Free Download |
| Tag You’re It Poster“Tagging” is about showing the love of God for people with no strings attached. To tag someone, do something kind for a stranger when they least expect it. Encourage them to pass on the kindness. Hang this poster up at school and invite curiosity.  Free Download |
