Annual Report

2005 - 2006
Purdue Lutheran Ministry
West Lafayette, IN

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 changed our worship time to 5:30 p.m. from 7:30 p.m. This put worship before our Sunday evening meal and should help us encourage more students to stay for supper and fellowship. This also allows students to get to church before it is dark out; they can then more easily get rides home once they are at church. We have had grad student get-togethers after supper, and may possibly expand this "after-supper" activity in the fall.

2) Is there provision made for students to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion?

a) True
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, With One Voice, Other... (please describe)

Other: Walth - UNL

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?

Encouraging more regular worship attendance.

Worship comments n/a

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?

We held tailgates at each of the home football games. We had a fall callout that was the most well attended in recent memory. We had 3 high school outreach events with the students from the local Lutheran congregation. Events included a game/movie night, bowling, and a craft event at a local nursing home.

2) How is the campus ministry program made known to the campus community?

Church sign, Festivals, 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?

185

4) How are new students integrated into the ministry?

A special event for freshmen to get to know each other. Peer ministers and older students were tasked to reach out to freshmen by calling them.

5)

a) How many baptisms were conducted this past year related to campus ministry?
0

b) How many of these were adult baptisms (over 18)?
0

6) If the ministry is a non-congregational setting, have you recorded these baptisms with a local congregation?

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?

Improve on planning for freshmen events.

Evangelism and Outreach comments n/a

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?

We are concluding our 2-year walk through the Bible called "Crossways." Our intern-led Bible study was well-received this year.

2) What programs or activities are offered for education and faith development of students?

Bible Studies, Retreats

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?

Improving and strengthening the weekly Bible studies and beginning the "Alpha Course."

Christian Education and Faith Development comments We had successful retreats in both the fall and spring semesters. There were 12 students in the fall and 9 in the spring. Service projects and faith time were a part of both and students built closer relationships with each other. The students had a Good Friday prayer vigil.

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?

Weekly grad student lunches throughout the semester were a lively affair.

2) What types of programs or activities are offered for community building?

Arts and entertainment, 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?

Add a "strong coffee/drink - strong faith" program in between Sunday morning services at the local Lutheran congregation (OSLC).

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 visited a local nursing home and participated in the Thrivent builds fundraising with a car wash and serving food at a local festival (Feast of the Hunter's Moon).

2)

a) What projects or activities have students participated in during the past year to provide community service?
Building or repairing homes, Participating in programs with children and youth, Participating in programs with elderly, Other...(please describe)

Other: work projects at Lake Luther

b) How many distinct service opportunities are made available per year?
16-25 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)
True

b) If yes, how many students participated?
11-15 students

4) What is one program goal for next year with respect to community service?

Habitat for Humanity building.

Community Service comments We had a strong presence (8 students) at the campus Relay for Life (raising money for cancer research).

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 continued to sponsor 2 children through Compassion International with our Sunday evening offerings. 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?

Global Justice, Peace and War, Poverty and Wealth

Other:

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: 0
b) Funerals/Memorial Services: 0
c) Miracles:

3) How many hours per week (on average) do staff spend in pastoral care conversations?

4

4) To how many couples have you given pre-marital counseling?

2

Pastoral Care comments n/a

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?

We foster a positive environment for the student group to operate in. Students develop leadership skills by doing and having reflective conversations amongst themselves and with the campus pastor.

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? 1
c) currently volunteering in a volunteer program such as LVC, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, etc.? 1
d) currently in a congregational or synodical leadership position? 4

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 n/a

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?

The student group and 1 non-student board member sold food at a local festival (Feast of the Hunter's Moon) to raise money for the local Thrivent Builds Habitat project.

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)

4) What are the ways in which the ministry encourages student giving?

Passing the offering plate and personal conversations with students.

5) What is the percentage of staff time (on average) that is devoted to stewardship and fundraising?

21-30 percent

6) What is one program goal for next year with respect to stewardship and fundraising?

Maintain more regular contact with Alumni. Raise more awareness among churches outside the local town. Encourage each student to write to their home congregation. Develop a master plan for fundraising.

Stewardship and Fundraising comments We also raised money for Habitat by parking cars for a football game.

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, Site staff, 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. This coming year we will be preparing for the Quadrennial site review.

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?

Campus pastor is the president of University Religious Leaders (URL) at Purdue. Pastor has attended the science and theology forums at the Wesleyan Foundation.

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?

Do something with the Episcopalians and the American Baptists.

Ecumenical and Interfaith Cooperation comments n/a

Building Relationships

1) What is done to communicate the ministry to synods and to congregations?

The campaing for campus ministry kicked off this year. Campus pastor is the dean of the local conference. The student group hosted a coffee hour at the local congregation and invited them to tour our new house. We visited 5 local congregations: Attica, Monticello, Lafayette, Crawfordsville, and Terre Haute.

2) In what ways is the ministry a resource to the educational institutions served, the broader church, or the community?

Crisis team membership, Synodical board(s)

Other:

3) In what ways does the ministry support LSM?

4) What is one program goal for next year with respect to building relationships?

We will host the mid-winter retreat. Providing labor for the Habitat house.

Building Relationships comments We hosted the IK synod campus ministry board. We helped raise funds for the local Habitat house.

Churchwide Campus Ministry Team (CCMT)

1) In what ways has the CCMT been effective in supporting the campus ministry mission?

Rich Z. has helped us develop a covenant agreement with NLCM, Inc.

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:

Stewardship and fundraising, Building relationships with: synods, congregations, LSM, 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:

African American/Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, Roman Catholic, Caucasian/White, Female, Heterosexual, Lutheran, Male, 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 moved into a new house this year that we purchased jointly with the local Lutheran congregation (OSLC) and NLCM, Inc. money. The new house is located on the busiest corner of campus and we have already noticed many students gawking at our signs; we hope to incorporate them into the ministry in the future. There was great cooperation among the students and local congregation members in coordinating and executing the move of the ministry from the old local to the new.