Annual Report
2004 - 2005
Worship
1) In the area of worship, what is one effort or initiative from this past year that the ministry is most proud of, learned
the most from, or is most eager to share?
We plan to have an outdoor worship service on campus.
The worship service practically runs itself.
2) Is there provision made for students to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion?
a)
b)
Once per week
Other:
3) What is the total number of worship services (on average) provided per month?
11-15 services
4) Please choose from the following list the various liturgies and styles used during worship:
Holden Evening Prayer, LBW, Now the Feast, Other... (please describe)
Other:
Dakota Road
5) When is regular worship held?
Sunday morning, Sunday Evening
6)
a) Estimate the number of students worshipping per week:
26-50 students
b) Estimate the total number of students who have attended worship at least once during the
semester/quarter:
51-100 students
7) What is one program goal for next year with respect to worship?
Introduce one new liturgy over the course of the next year and use it enough so people are comfortable with it.
Worship comments
Our Campus Ministries worship life is "melded into" yet separate from our partner congregation. Students are encouraged to participate in the wide variety of worship services (from 8:30 LBW Traditional to 11:00a "Ancient-Future") to our Student Led Worship service at 7:30 p.m. We have a great variety of worship styles and an active/lively worshipping community as a result.
Evangelism and Outreach
1) In the area of evangelism and outreach, what is one effort or initiative from this past year that the ministry is most proud of, learned
the most from, or is most eager to share?
Held a concert in the fall for the group "Lost and Found." This effort was initiated by and largely led by students. Attendance did not meet expectations, but everything else ran smoothly. This was the first time we attempted something like this and it was a learning experience. It was a powerful and moving concert for those who did attend.
2) How is the campus ministry program made known to the campus community?
Church sign, Flyers, Mailings, Phone calls, School newspaper ads, Student orientation, Student invitation, Web pages
3) How many new students did the ministry make a personal initial contact with this past year?
190
4) How are new students integrated into the ministry?
Traditionally, we have programmed a "callout" - but more often, they become integrated into the ministry through friendships with currently active members.
5)
a) How many baptisms were conducted this past year related to campus ministry?
1
b) How many of these were adult baptisms (over 18)?
1
6) If the ministry is a non-congregational setting, have you recorded these baptisms with a
local congregation?
True
7) Does the ministry use peer ministers for evangelism and outreach to students on campus?
True
8) What is one program goal for next year with respect to evangelism and outreach?
To involve freshmen right at the beginning of the semester with a freshmen-only event.
Evangelism and Outreach comments
This is going to be a challenge for us in the coming two years as a vast majority of our students will be graduating. One primary focus of next Fall will be invitation and retention of new students into the community.
Christian Education and Faith Development
1) In the area of Christian education and faith development, what is one effort or initiative from this past year that the ministry is most proud of, learned
the most from, or is most eager to share?
Growth of our Bible studies. Pastor initiated a "Crossways" Bible study and there is a weekly student-led "6-pack" Bible study.
2) What programs or activities are offered for education and faith development of students?
Bible Studies, Catechumenate, Retreats, Topical/Issue studies
b) What programs or activities are offered for faculty/staff education and faith development?
Bible Studies
3) Estimate the number of students participating in education and faith development
activities...
Per Week:
6-10 students
At Least Once Per Semester:
11-15 students
4) Estimate the number of faculty and staff participating in education and faith development
activities...
Per Week:
6-10 faculty/staff
At Least Once Per Semester:
6-10 faculty/staff
5) What is one program goal for next year with respect to Christian education and faith
development?
Have more students attend a retreat than did this year (2).
Christian Education and Faith Development comments
We offer both cross-generational and student-only bible studies. The major focus has been on a two-year walk through the bible called "Crossways" with 24 active participants. We look forward in the coming year to having a seminary intern join the campus ministry team. Through her we will provide more Education and Faith Development opportunities.
Hospitality and Community Building
1) In the area of hospitality and community building, what is one effort or initiative from this past year that the ministry is most proud of, learned
the most from, or is most eager to share?
We've had terrific turnout for our Tuesday lunches where students just hangout--though the conversation usually involves a theological topic or two.
2) What types of programs or activities are offered for community building?
Hospitality center, Retreats, Shared meals, Sports and recreation, Trips/travel
3) Describe the ways in which the ministry is an open and affirming community and extends
hospitality to the larger campus community, including GLBT students, international students,
non-Lutherans, non-Christians, etc.?
Our student organization constitution has a non-discrimination clause and we have sought to increase awareness of GLBT issues by participating in the churchwide study on sexuality.
4) What is one program goal for next year with respect to hospitality and community building?
We'd like to increase community awareness of our ministry by advertising our ministry in one new venue and evaluating the successfulness of the increased exposure.
Hospitality and Community Building comments
Purdue Lutheran Ministry provides a wealth of student activities in which to take part. The Tuesday lunch program is a key component in bringing students together informally to get to know one another more fully. The atmosphere is relaxed and enjoyable.
Community Service
1) In the area of community service, what is one effort or initiative from this past year that the ministry is most proud of, learned
the most from, or is most eager to share?
We had a great turnout for our weekly work crews at Habitat for Humanity. We worked a total of 150 man-hours in the fall semester.
2)
a) What projects or activities have students participated in during the past year to
provide community service?
Building or repairing homes, Participating in clean-up/environmental programs, Participating in programs with children and youth, Participating in programs with elderly, Working with a kitchen/shelter/pantry
Other:
b) How many distinct service opportunities are made available per year?
26-50 opportunities
c) Approximately how many individual students participated in at least one community service this past year?
16-25 students
3)
a)Did students participate in a travel service project? (i.e., Winter or Spring Break service
trip)
False
b) If yes, how many students participated?
0 students
4) What is one program goal for next year with respect to community service?
We will be participating in a Habitat for Humanity house built by local Lutheran churches.
Community Service comments
Last fall we sent a crew to Habitat (almost) every Friday. In addition we have provided suppers for the homeless shelter, raked leaves and cleaned homes for the elderly, volunteered with the Christmas toy give-away, and helped with the High School program at Our Saviour Lutheran Church.
Justice and Advocacy
1) In the area of justice and advocacy, what is one effort or initiative from this past year that the ministry is most proud of, learned
the most from, or is most eager to share?
We began sponsoring 2 children through Compassion International with the offering from the first Sunday of each month. Students are writing letters to the 2 children.
2) For which of the following topics has the ministry had any activities or programs with
respect to justice and advocacy?
Poverty and Wealth, Sexuality and Gender Issues, Other... (please describe)
Other:
Cancer research
3) In which of the following activities has the ministry participated with respect to
justice and advocacy?
Discussions
4) What is one program goal for next year with respect to justice and advocacy?
We'd like to have an awareness night to discuss justice and advocacy issues and how we can make a difference.
Justice and Advocacy comments
n/a
Pastoral Care
1) In what ways does the ministry provide for pastoral care to students, faculty and staff and to the
university community at large?
Presence of the campus pastor, cell phone number, email and instant messaging.
2) How many of the following pastoral acts related to campus ministry did you perform
this past year?
a) Marriages:
1
b) Funerals/Memorial Services:
0
c) Miracles:
3) How many hours per week (on average) do staff spend in pastoral care conversations?
3
Pastoral Care comments
Pastoral care varies widely - sometimes it is all encompasing, at other times fairly light. One new means of pastoral care is through Instant Messaging students which can involve pastoral 'conversations' at very odd times.
Leadership Development
1) In the area of leadership development, what is one effort or initiative from this past year that the ministry is most proud of, learned
the most from, or is most eager to share?
Those who have been given an opportunity to take leadership roles within the student group have gained valuable experience as they have exercised that leadership. Several students took leadership roles in organizing, planning, and executing the Lost and Found concert in the fall. The student group also re-organized itself this year through the rewriting of its constitution.
2) What opportunities exist for student leadership within the campus ministry program?
Assisting with worship, Event coordination, Local board representation, Peer ministry, Program planning, Student-led board/council
3) To the best of your knowledge, how many students from your campus ministry are...
a) currently enrolled in seminary?
1
b) currently in a candidacy process?
c) currently volunteering in a volunteer program such as LVC, Peace Corps,
AmeriCorps, etc.?
d) currently in a congregational or synodical leadership position?
4) What is one program goal for next year with respect to leadership development?
We'd like to cultivate younger leaders by getting 1 freshman to take a leadership role as either Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer of the student group.
Leadership Development comments
While we don't have anyone at seminary right now, one is headed there in the Fall. Also, there are five students who have self-identified themselves as "interested in seminary" ... we are currently working with them to enroll them in the candidacy process.
Stewardship and Fundraising
1) In the area of stewardship and fundraising, what is one effort or initiative from this past year that the ministry is most proud of, learned
the most from, or is most eager to share?
We parked cars at the local ELCA congregation (Our Saviour Lutheran Church) for the Purdue home football games to raise money and we tithed the proceeds to a local homeless shelter (Lafayette Urban Ministries).
2) Does the ministry have a strategic plan for fundraising?
False
3) Through which of the following ways does the ministry raise funds?
Annual appeal, Congregations/WELCAs, Endowment(s), special events/programs
4) What are the ways in which the ministry encourages student giving?
Passing the offering plate.
:o)
5) What is the percentage of staff time (on average) that is devoted to stewardship
and fundraising?
11-20 percent
6) What is one program goal for next year with respect to stewardship and fundraising?
We plan to attend a local event called "The Feast of the Hunter's Moon" and sell baked goods to raise money for the Lutheran sponsored Habitat House in which we will be participating.
Stewardship and Fundraising comments
This continues to be a challenge.
Vision and Planning
1)
a) Does the ministry engage in an annual goal setting process?
True
b) If yes, who is involved in this process?
CMA Board, Students
2) Does the ministry have a mission/vision statement?
True
3) How does the ministry assess its goal setting and effectiveness?
Filling out this report becomes a time of assessment and goal setting.
Vision and Planning comments
n/a
Ecumenical and Interfaith Cooperation
1) In the area of ecumenical and interfaith cooperation, what is one effort or initiative from this past year that the ministry is most proud of, learned
the most from, or is most eager to share?
We had a presence at the Wesleyan Winterization Project.
2) Are any staff serving as members of an ecumenical or interfaith campus or community organization?
True
3) What is one program goal for next year with respect to ecumenical and interfaith cooperation?
Pastor's continuing involvement as Treasurer on the Executive Committee of the Interfaith Council.
Ecumenical and Interfaith Cooperation comments
n/a
Building Relationships
1) What is done to communicate the ministry to synods and to congregations?
We had a presence at the LSM-IMOK spring retreat, which we hadn't attended recently. We sent a contingent of students to the Lafayette area conference where they gave a presentation about our ministry. Also, our Campus Pastor serves as a liason between our ministry and the larger church by serving as the Dean of the Lafayette Conference and has been nominated to serve on the Synod Council.
2) In what ways is the ministry a resource to the educational institutions served, the
broader church, or the community?
Synodical board(s), Committee(s) or task force
Other:
3) In what ways does the ministry support LSM?
Attendance at LSM regional retreats
4) What is one program goal for next year with respect to building relationships?
We plan to work with six other local congregations to build a Lutheran-sponsored Habitat for Humanity house.
Building Relationships comments
n/a
Churchwide Campus Ministry Team (CCMT)
1) In what ways has the CCMT been effective in supporting the campus ministry mission?
We have really appreciated the work that Marcus Pera does with our synod board and anticipate additional support as we seek to purchase a permanent building.
2) In what ways could the CCMT have been more effective in supporting the campus
ministry mission?
n/a
3) In Policies and Procedures, (XIIc), the following list are the areas for which the CCMT
will work to "identify and develop programmatic resources on topics including, but not limited
to". Please choose three areas that you believe should be priorities in the coming year
for CCMT:
Hospitality and community building, Stewardship and fundraising, Board development and corporate governance
Other:
Churchwide Campus Ministry Team comments
n/a
Site Description Information
1) Which of the following BEST describes this campus ministry setting?
ELCA center-based
2) Please choose from the following list the demographic descriptions for the students
who typically participate in the various activities/services provided by the campus
ministry:
Caucasian/White, Female, Heterosexual, Lutheran, Male, No religious affiliation, Protestant - other than Lutheran, Differently Abled
Site Description comments
Ours is a "quasi-center-based" and congregation based ministry. We are "separate" when it seems good and proper to be that...we are "together" when that seems good and proper. The creative tension is an asset to our ministry.
General Comments
We are seeking to purchase a new building for our use. The location is ideal - on the busyest corner immediately adjacent to campus. We are excited for the possibility this may bring.
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