Benson Hines is blowing my mind.

Being so immersed in college ministry, I've really been reaching out to find new resources and learn more to better the ministry I'm involved in. I've learned through google, there aren't many solid artifacts or resources to glean from. That's because there is an absence of college ministry across the country. However, I did find Benson Hines ebook on Exploring Campus Tribes and so far I'm hooked. What I wanted to share, is his statement on the state of college ministry across America. In paraphrasing: "For many Christian young people, there is no continuity in their church experience between high school and adulthood. That's because most youth see their church's ministry basically stop after high school. With the main emphasis being on children and youth ministry, most churches are making no attempts to retain college ministry and/or other churches have failed. So we shouldn't be surprised when 70% or more of our "good youth kids" are no longer connected to a church after a few years. Churches are basically sending off students with this blessing, We'll see you when you're married and have a kid. Until then, God bless you." 

Good stuff! Learning so much right now. More posts to come.