For those of us in college ministry, the idea of equipping and developing young people for a life of following Christ is central to what we do.
Some of us have recognized the need for additional leadership in our attempts to reach our campuses - and found an answer in some of our students who really 'get it' - a willing army of moldable young leaders. We've seen how this kind of experience for them can serve to shape them in some profound ways, while at the same time, multiply our efforts and reach across the campus.
I wonder, however, how many of us have looked into the additional layer of leadership that can be provided by recent grads and/or graduate students.
My entry into the 'professional' side of college ministry came through a graduate assistant type of opportunity. It was a great opportunity for me, right out of college, to explore my sense of calling into ministry - and specifically in a college campus context.
If this is not a layer of leadership you've ever considered, let me give you a few reasons why I think you should consider finding space in your ministry leadership for a graduate assistant or intern:
