Back to the Basics…

One of the most stressed points I heard repeatedly during college, while at Louisiana Tech, in the engineering department was KISS, which stands for keep is simple stupid.  While this wasn’t the most encouraging of acronyms, I have found it to be useful in both engineering and ministry.  When looking at college ministry, it seems that more often than not, the simpler ideas are the most successful ones. 

Recently I came across an article by Guy Chmieleski which reminded me of the success of simplicity.  In his article, Lunch of Opportunity, Guy reminds ministers that one of the most advantageous events that he finds in collegiate ministry is spending lunch with the students.  “We’ve all got to eat lunch” he reminds us and then suggests that we make the most out of these lunches.  Now whether it’s going to meet your students on their campus or taking two or three students out to lunch during the week for discipleship, students react positively to ministers who try and get involved in their lives.

So during this week, I encourage you to spend a couple of lunches with your students and invest in their lives.  While it may seem obvious and simple to us, remember the simplest ideas are often the best!!!