God’s Mission Here: S3 Ep5. LCMS U and Campus Ministry | DCE Ron DuPree

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As students leave high school many of them go on to colleges and universities. LCMS Campus Ministries, often called LCMS U chapters, provide a place for them to find other Lutheran students, and ongoing support of their walk with Jesus. In this episode, we hear how parents, supportive adults, and especially chapter leaders can provide this care for students they love.

Resources in this episode:

• Find out more about LCMS U and become a chapter at lcms.org/lcmsu.
• Fill out this contact form in order to share information with chapter leaders where your student may be going: lcms.org/campus-ministry/lcms-u-campus-link
• Check out this article on what to think about when starting a campus ministry: youthesource.com/2021/09/30/starting-a-campus-ministry

Bio: Ron DuPree is a DCE who serves as the Director of Youth and College Ministries at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Denton, Texas.  Ron serves youth and families at the church as well as students at the University of North Texas, and Texas Woman’s University.  Ron is a graduate of Concordia University Irvine, and a current graduate student at Concordia Irvine’s Townsend Institute for Executive Coaching and Consulting.  When there is free time, he enjoys restoring an old Corvette, motorcycle riding and dirt biking and most importantly spending time with his children and grandchildren.

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Theme music: Hark the Voice of Jesus Calling, used by permission, TheHymnalProject.com.

God’s Mission Here spotlights the work that God is doing through His people… and this work is closer to home than you might expect! Listen as we chat with some very down-to-earth people who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty in God’s mission field. Get inspired. Be encouraged. Get involved! Learn more about LCMS National Mission lcms.org/nationalmission

Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

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Where is God’s mission? God’s mission is everywhere. Yes, it’s far away. But it’s also very near. As near as your congregation and school, your neighborhood, your family and friends, even as near as your home. Wherever you are, God’s mission is in that place. Through His mission, Christ is bringing forgiveness, life, and salvation to people everywhere. Even here. Right where you are. God’s Mission Here. Learn more at lcms.org/nationalmission.