A College Ministry Podcast to help campus ministers stimulate their thinking, share resources and ideas, as well as inspire and develop a heart for the college campus. The hope is that we would reach college students with the Gospel as well as raise up kingdom workers to reach future generations of students in every college town!
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S3:50 | From Attenders to Leaders: Raising Student Leaders in College Ministry - Part 2 (ft. Will & Andrea Sam)
How do you help college students move from attending church to taking ownership of the mission? In Episode 50 of the REACH Podcast, Will and Andrea Sam shares how they developed student leaders in Michigan and how they’re applying those lessons at UT Austin. From identifying potential leaders and clarifying expectations to providing discipleship, navigating accountability, and entrusting students with small groups and outreach, this conversation offers practical guidance for building a culture of student ownership. Whether your campus ministry is just getting started or feels understaffed, Will and Andrea encourage you to start small, invest deeply, and pass the baton to students who can reach their peers.
22 Sept 2026
S3:49 | Raise Up Student Leaders: A Plan to Multiply Campus Ministry
College campuses may be experiencing both spiritual openness and growing resistance—but the opportunity to reach students is real, and the window may not stay open forever. In this episode, we explore why raising student leaders is essential to multiplying gospel impact on campus. You’ll learn the RAISE framework: Reinforce an invitational culture, Accompany students in ministry, Intercede for theirfriends and campus, Share the Gospel as a normal part of discipleship, and Empower students with meaningful leadership opportunities. Discover practical ways tomove from doing ministry for students to equipping them to lead, reach their peers, and help transform their campus.
7 Sept 2026
S3:48 | The Power of High-Impact Events: From Spiritual Formation to Mission (ft. Mark Matlock, Sr. Fellow Barna, Dir. of Urbana)
What makes an event spiritually transformative rather than merely memorable? In this episode of the REACH Podcast, Mark Matlock—Senior Fellow at Barna and Executive Director of Urbana—explores the power of high-impact events to help students encounter God, clarify their calling, and take a faithful next step in His global mission. Drawing on Urbana’s rich legacy and his decades of ministry leadership, Mark shares why immersive gatherings can serve as crucial bridges between local churches, campus ministries, and a deeper commitment to Jesus; how intentional “crucible moments” form resilient disciples; and why today’s spiritually curious generation needs meaningful challenge.
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