College Ministry

Episode 188: Trends Among College Students with Mark Vance and Chris Thompson

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In this episode of Pastor Matters, the team welcomes Chris Thompson, Associate Vice President for Academic Administration at SEBTS, and Mark Vance, Lead Pastor of Cornerstone Church in Ames, Iowa, to discuss college ministry. Mark Vance shares his personal journey into ministry, the structure and vision of Cornerstone Church and the Salt Network, and the strategies employed in each Salt Company to disciple college students. The discussion emphasizes the importance of intentionality in ministry, the unique openness of college students to the gospel, and the need for pastors to endure and remain faithful in their calling.

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Resources in this episode:
Cornerstone Church
The Salt Network
George Whitefield by Arnold Dallimore
Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms by Chad Van Dixhoorn


Pastor Matters is produced by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Find out how Southeastern can equip you to GO by visiting sebts.edu.


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