college ministry
college ministry
Our primary focus in college ministry is to come alongside and support existing campus ministries. Our hope is to complement the work of campus ministries by providing a safe local church to which students can connect and belong as they explore and grow in their faith.
Storyhill’s three main focuses for college ministry include:
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We want to help students be a part of a larger body of believers during their college years. Whether it's here at Storyhill or at another church in the area we desire to help find a way for students to meaningfully belong and serve in a local church.
Helping students connect to a local church - We want to help students be a part of a larger body of believers during their college years. Whether it's here at Storyhill or at another church in the area we desire to help find a way for students to meaningfully belong and serve in a local church.
Encouraging involvement in campus ministries - Alongside students getting connected at a local church, we also see great value in what campus ministries offer in terms of discipleship and community. Partnering with campus ministries, we hope to help students connect with other students who can help navigate the unique demographic and life stage they’re in.
Facilitating intergenerational relationships - There is much to be gained among your peers, but even more to be learned from other generations. Through opportunities like Connect-a-Cat, we make an intentional effort to make space for students to develop meaningful relationships with both younger and older generations.
Storyhill Church has always had a focus on supporting Davidson College students because of being in a college town. We also support several campus ministries at Davidson College as part of our Kingdom-minded missional commitment to Davidson and its students.
connect-a-cat
Connect-a-Cat is about building meaningful connections between our Davidson students and individuals or families in our church. If you are a college student interested in connecting with a mentor or family, or if you are family or an individual interested in caring for and investing in a college student throughout their time at Davidson, this is for you! How often you get together is up to you, but we recommend at least a weekly touchpoint (text, call, etc.) and getting together twice a semester to build the relationship.
Contact our Connect-A-Cat Volunteer Coordinator, Kelli Fagala Handsman, for more information.
Storyhill has been hosting Summer Ministry Interns for nearly a decade now, and our hope for this program is to help summer interns grow as Christians, professionals in their field, and community members. The key components of the Summer Ministry Internship program are discipleship, professional development, and community.
summer ministry internship
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Ministry Interns will participate in a summer-long Bible study and a weekly book discussion. These individuals examine several spiritual practices that will give time for stillness and going deeper into their faith. We challenge our Ministry Interns to serve in meaningful ways. Lastly, they will receive individual training from their ministry area supervisors through one-on-one weekly meetings.
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Ministry Interns serve in a specific ministry area and learn the soft and hard skills required to contribute to that ministry in a meaningful way. Throughout the summer, Ministry Interns interact and build relationships with ministry partners, elders, and other staff at Storyhill. We aim to help each participant consider how to be ministry-minded regardless of their chosen career path.
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Ministry Interns will get a taste of fellowship with college-aged students that are a part of the Ministry Intern cohort. We will have exciting activities planned for summer staff as a cohort to help create the strong bond this program can build.
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The program runs June 1 – August 8 and interns are allowed one week of vacation. Interns work part-time (20 hours/week) and receive a $2000 stipend. Applications are open now and will be accepted on a rolling basis until April 30. If the number of applicants exceeds the number of available spots, preference is given to those who have already completed one year of college or are one year out of high school.
davidson college
Would you like to connect with a campus ministry? Davidson College has several great campus ministries that we’d love to help you get connected with. Here’s a list of the various ministries and contact information for their leaders:
Reformed University Fellowship (RUF)
Rev. Andrew Goyzueta
andrew.goyzueta@RUF.org
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Jordan Gealy
jgealy@fca.org
YoungLife
Sam Miller
smill160@gmail.com
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Tracy Mattison Brandon
tracy.mattison-brandon@intervarsity.org
Campus Outreach
Jorell Story
jorell.story@campusoutreach.org
Thursday Night Worship
Lindsey Hayob
lmhayob@gmail.com
serve with college ministry
Located in a college town, Storyhill Church has a special focus on college students, especially our friends at Davidson College. Serving with Storyhill College Ministry is an opportunity for you to help ensure college students feel at home on Sunday mornings and beyond. Folks in all stages of life can play a pivotal role in the faith formation of young adults in this unique life-stage.
We would love your help in continuing to make this happen. Please fill out the form below if you are interested in helping students engage in a safe place for them to explore and grow their faith.
