Draft Proposal for Campus Ministry Positions and Use of Diocesan Campus Ministry Funds

Vision Statement
Recognizing the need for a more structured approach to campus ministry, the Bishop appointed the Commission for College and Young Adult Ministry (CCYAM) to assess the needs of the diocese in this area and propose a model of campus ministry. Historically, the campus minister positions in the diocese have experienced high levels of transition [...]

Campus Ministry Commission Design (PROPOSED)

Goals of the commission:

Foster communication among the Episcopal groups on college campuses
Plan diocesan college events (retreats, outreach opportunities)
Share Christian education materials
Develop a self-perpetuating cycle of student leaders
Promote an open, safe, and comfortable environment in which to worship and explore our faith in Jesus Christ
Communicate with [...]

April 18, 2008 Meeting Minutes

(Submitted by Amy Seitz)
Purpose statement was read: “to guide and shape campus ministry in the diocese, and to be a sounding board and resource to campus ministers in WV.”
Jason’s responsibilities are as diocesan liaison. The ministries at Marshall and WVU have little support of their program. Our job is to be a resource to parishes. We [...]

Campus Ministry Position Ideas

Make comments to this post with your ideas for campus ministry position(s). The Bishop has asked the Campus Ministry Task Force to come up with several different ideas for campus ministry positions.  At this stage, our focus is to be on Marshall and WVU.

Campus Ministry Booklets

(Submitted by Nicki Carpenter and Siobhán Patterson)
We made campus ministry booklets and distributed them to the graduating high school seniors (12) at Senior Camp at Peterkin in June.  The booklets include:

An introduction to/description of campus ministry
Information on diocesan campus ministry
A [...]

Campus Ministry: Small Congregations Serving Small Colleges

(Submitted by Ann Burr and Eric Miller)
Even small Episcopal churches can make a big difference in the life of a college student.  Here are some ways in which your congregation can get started with this ministry. The students will appreciate your efforts and your congregation will be enriched by their participation.

Feeling welcome is the [...]

A Forum

So this is the web forum for the posting of work in progress for the Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia Campus Ministry Taskforce.
Contributors: please register at wordpress.com and then email taskforcewv@gmail.com with the email you used when registering. I will then give you posting privileges beyond simply commenting on posts.
More info in the coming weeks.