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GodSquad Weekly Ministry Tip
April 17, 2007

Ending Well

April Road Map

Hopefully you’ve found the April Roadmap on GodSquad helpful as you look to ending the semester well. 

Finishing Well

Finishing strong is what we want to encourage you to do this semester as the time is winding down quickly.   Here is some timely advice from Jon Ayers, a staff coach in the Northeast:

Spring is here! Fun, love and frisbees are in the air and maybe your head is in the clouds. Some of us certainly know ailments like spring fever and senioritis. We hope you're enjoying the weather and extended sunlight, but we want to help you be successful in ending this semester well. Here are a few important suggestions:

    • Is there a good friend that you won't see over the summer? What's stopping you from saying, "Hey - our friendship means a lot to me, I'm wondering if I can share something with you that has changed my life?" Share the Knowing God Personally book with them.
    • Go to GodSquad. The front page offers AWESOME suggestions for ending well.
    • How can the group stay in contact over the summer? Collect contact information from students (AIM names, emails, phone #s and addresses).
    • Prep for next fall: Is there paperwork you need to file for club status for the fall? Elections to be held? Can you reserve a meeting room now for next year?
    • Make sure that officers are selected for next year so the ministry can continue. Reserve rooms now for next semester if possible. Arrange to meet together as a leadership team to continue planning for the first six weeks of the fall.
    • Acknowledge people's hard work. Recognize graduating seniors - pray for them and commision them to their workplaces/ministry sites. Show your appreciation for faculty advisors and anyone else who's contributed to your efforts on campus.
    • End the year with a BANG. Have a prayer and praise night or end of the semester party. Give thanks to God for the things He has done this semester. Have students take turns sharing their year's experiences and thoughts. This stuff doesn't need to be heavy on prep work - delegate tasks to next year's officers and make sure you have a room and some food.

"I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:14
No matter where your ministry is in the growth process, it's not too late to create momentum that will carry your students into a great summer vacation and fall semester. As always, thanks so much for your hard work in making the love of Jesus known at your school! The end is in sight, its a great time to finish well.

Summer Survival Packet

Finally, take this summer survival guide to heart and teach it in one of your last weekly meetings.  It is well worth it to help students stay strong with the Lord this summer.  

Have a great week,
GodSquad Team
Campus Crusade for Christ
1-800-678-5462

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