This annual report summarizes the activities of Duke PCM+ (Presbyterian Campus Ministry) for the 2015-2016 academic year. It describes how the ministry was able to continue connecting, reflecting, worshipping and serving students despite being displaced from its regular meeting space. Key events included weekly dinners and worship, Bible studies, retreats, mission trips and service projects. Student participation remained steady. The report also provides statistics on fundraising, finances and the religious landscape at Duke University.
Compilation of all feature articles written for the bi-annual Ram Catholic donor newsletter. Spring/Summer 2015 articles include senior highlights and personal reflection on the adoration chapel. Fall 2014 article about new program called Fit Catholic.
Photos and layout by Josh Applegate.
The Emerging Church and The One Project? is a series of PowerPoint presentations asking the question if there is in fact a connection between the two. The purpose of the presentations are not to lambast those who want to lift Jesus up, but rather to allow leaders of the One Project to tell us in their own words (and the words of those promoting the project) what their goals and aspirations really are, and how these goals have been enacted in their past experiences.
Presentation 1 of 10 is a summary of the Emerging Church as defined on Wikipedia. This is a summary of the 17 page article found there which is taken from many leading proponents of the Emerging Church here in America.
Presentations 2 through 4 deal with Leonard Sweet, a leader in the Emerging Church movement and a professor at George Fox University, and many of the nearly 50 books he has authored which express his various viewpoints.
Presentations 5 through 9 deal with the five main leaders of The One Project, four of which graduated with or started DMin degrees from George Fox University under the mentorship of Leonard Sweet. In each presentation an objective look is taken at material in print telling of each leaders work and ministry up to 2012. The question will naturally follow; is this the direction we should be leading our young people in the Adventist Church?
Presentation 10 deals with the One Project gathering in Seattle, February of 2012, looking at the claims of the Project “Jesus. All” and comparing this to what really took place at the gathering. Yes, there was some good points made, and we need to lift Jesus up, but…. We also take a look at a little of the evidence suggesting The One Project is a response to GYC.
For a fully interactive edition of all 10 presentations with video clips, contact: theemergingoneproject@gmail.com
Compilation of all feature articles written for the bi-annual Ram Catholic donor newsletter. Spring/Summer 2015 articles include senior highlights and personal reflection on the adoration chapel. Fall 2014 article about new program called Fit Catholic.
Photos and layout by Josh Applegate.
The Emerging Church and The One Project? is a series of PowerPoint presentations asking the question if there is in fact a connection between the two. The purpose of the presentations are not to lambast those who want to lift Jesus up, but rather to allow leaders of the One Project to tell us in their own words (and the words of those promoting the project) what their goals and aspirations really are, and how these goals have been enacted in their past experiences.
Presentation 1 of 10 is a summary of the Emerging Church as defined on Wikipedia. This is a summary of the 17 page article found there which is taken from many leading proponents of the Emerging Church here in America.
Presentations 2 through 4 deal with Leonard Sweet, a leader in the Emerging Church movement and a professor at George Fox University, and many of the nearly 50 books he has authored which express his various viewpoints.
Presentations 5 through 9 deal with the five main leaders of The One Project, four of which graduated with or started DMin degrees from George Fox University under the mentorship of Leonard Sweet. In each presentation an objective look is taken at material in print telling of each leaders work and ministry up to 2012. The question will naturally follow; is this the direction we should be leading our young people in the Adventist Church?
Presentation 10 deals with the One Project gathering in Seattle, February of 2012, looking at the claims of the Project “Jesus. All” and comparing this to what really took place at the gathering. Yes, there was some good points made, and we need to lift Jesus up, but…. We also take a look at a little of the evidence suggesting The One Project is a response to GYC.
For a fully interactive edition of all 10 presentations with video clips, contact: theemergingoneproject@gmail.com
Leading Like Jesus: a Curriculum to Disciple African-American Males Into Beco...Jonathan Dunnemann
The New Testament Pastor as Equipper
"The apostle Paul presents the pastor as one who is responsible for providing transformational growth for the people of God, saying, in Ephesians 4:11-12:
And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.
The pastor’s biblical role to “equip” people for the “work of ministry” is scripturally significant. Barclay, emphasizing the pastor’s significance, says: “There were the pastors
and teachers…In one sense they had the most important task in the whole Church: They were not wanderers but were settled and permanent in the work of one congregation” (Barclay, 2002).
Experiences in life can affect the person you are; not the person you were meant to be. This belief has helped us to change the life of every boy who has come to Hanna Boys Center, since we opened our doors in 1945. It takes work. Good things don’t come easily. But good things do happen. At Hanna, we’re here to help. With a lot of support, a lot of understanding, and a lot of guidance.
Regional Cohort Gatherings March 14 & 15, 2012Jason Condon
Topic: "Member Care & Church Governance" From the "Big Picture" Regional Cohort Gatherings for church planters on the East Coast Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church.
2016-17 Colin MacLaurin Fellows Program at the University of MinnesotaMacLaurinCSF
We're pleased to announce that we're now accepting applications for the 2016-17 Colin MacLaurin Fellows Program, which is open to all students at the University of Minnesota. Visit maclaurincsf.org/fellows for more information and to apply!
Leading Like Jesus: a Curriculum to Disciple African-American Males Into Beco...Jonathan Dunnemann
The New Testament Pastor as Equipper
"The apostle Paul presents the pastor as one who is responsible for providing transformational growth for the people of God, saying, in Ephesians 4:11-12:
And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.
The pastor’s biblical role to “equip” people for the “work of ministry” is scripturally significant. Barclay, emphasizing the pastor’s significance, says: “There were the pastors
and teachers…In one sense they had the most important task in the whole Church: They were not wanderers but were settled and permanent in the work of one congregation” (Barclay, 2002).
Experiences in life can affect the person you are; not the person you were meant to be. This belief has helped us to change the life of every boy who has come to Hanna Boys Center, since we opened our doors in 1945. It takes work. Good things don’t come easily. But good things do happen. At Hanna, we’re here to help. With a lot of support, a lot of understanding, and a lot of guidance.
Regional Cohort Gatherings March 14 & 15, 2012Jason Condon
Topic: "Member Care & Church Governance" From the "Big Picture" Regional Cohort Gatherings for church planters on the East Coast Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church.
2016-17 Colin MacLaurin Fellows Program at the University of MinnesotaMacLaurinCSF
We're pleased to announce that we're now accepting applications for the 2016-17 Colin MacLaurin Fellows Program, which is open to all students at the University of Minnesota. Visit maclaurincsf.org/fellows for more information and to apply!
Cultivate Ministry (Programming Model)Kenneth Hall
This is a book created with the purpose to represent what a future ministry could look like. It was designed specifically for a youth ministry, but could be used for any kind of ministry whether that be adult, senior or children's ministry.
A short presentation about the mission of the Wesley Foundation of Macon, including a look at why campus ministry is essential for the future of the United Methodist Church.
Similar to Duke PCM+ 2015 2016 Year End Report (20)
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
3. SCATTERING AND DISLOCATION
The year was defined by the hospitality of friends all across campus providing
space to meet, including:
Office and worship space in the Duke Episcopal Center (505 Alexander)
New “drop-in” hours on the BC Plaza swinging benches M, T, Th
Winter drop-in hours in the Center for Multicultural Affairs
Bible Study (B-stud) housed at Women’s Center on West and Wellness Center
on East
bREVfast in the Divinity Café
Ecumenical event planning meetings in Library; events in Rubenstein 153
“So the Lord scattered them abroad from there over the face of the earth.” -Genesis 11:8
4. DUKE RELIGIOUS LANDSCAPE
Year Self-Identified
Presbyterian/UCC
2010 38
2011 64
2012 61
2013 62
2014 89
2015 54
2016 60
Wide Variety of Choices for Students
• 19 Christian ministries
• 4 non-Christian religious ministries
Staff Transitions Prevalent
Since 2011, 50% of the groups have
experienced a change in staff, including:
• IV
• CRU
• RUF (PCA)
• Episcopal Center
• Lutheran Campus Ministry
• Wesley Fellowship (Methodist)
• Baptist Campus Ministry
• Orthodox Fellowship
• Catholic Center (staff additions)
• Jewish Life
• Center for Muslim Life
~2% of student body self-identifies as Presbyterian
5. PCM+ PARTICIPATION STATISTICS:
CONSISTENT THROUGH A YEAR OF EXILE
• Average Sunday Night Dinner and
Worship Attendance
• 2011-2012: 4-8
• 2012-2013: 8-12
• 2013-2014: 18-30
• 2014-2015: 20-37
• 2015-2016: 20-35
• Average Bible Study Attendance
• West campus: 1-8
• East campus: 2-5
• Unique Individual Undergraduate
Contacts by Campus Minister: >75
124
157
190
235
0
50
100
150
200
250
2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016
Weekly Email Listserve
6. PCM+ PARTICIPATION STATISTICS
• 2015-2016 By the Numbers
• Total Participants
(participated in at least one
PCM event/semester): 66
• Active Participants
(participated in >30% of PCM
activities): 41
• Numbers stable from ‘14/15 to
’15/16 despite dislocation
• Smaller freshmen class compared
to previous years
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Class of
2016
Class of
2017
Class of
2018
Class of
2019
Total
Active
Engagement by Class
7. EVANGELISM IN MANY FORMS
20%
10%
10%
20%
20%
20%
How did you hear about PCM?
Letter in the mail
Email before
semester began
Religious Life Open
House
Friend on campus
Invitation from
current PCM student
Met campus minister
• Personalized outreach to students is
key
• There is no one “silver bullet”
• Multiple forms and settings are
needed, especially at the
beginning of the year
• Just like the early church, growth
happens through relationship
• Low uptake from online presence
9. PCM+: CONNECT. REFLECT. WORSHIP. SERVE.
One-on-one mentoring and
discipleship
Campus Minister + PCM Interns
key players
Fall Outreach to freshmen
Fall, Winter and Spring Retreats
Weekly Sunday Dinner and Contemplative
Worship
Fall Theme: Biblical Characters
Spring Theme: Getting to Know Jesus
Visits to local congregations
Academy of Preachers Festival
CONNECTREFLECT
WORSHIPSERVE
Mission Trip: Atlanta and Durham
Service projects alongside partner
congregations at:
Urban Ministries
Reality Ministries
Habitat for Humanity
J-ville: Spotlight on Human Trafficking
Mid-week B-stud on East and West
bREVfast theological discussions
Spiritual Sidekicks mentoring
program with 7 partner churches
Christian LGBTQ+ discussion group
11. STRENGTHENED CONNECTION TO
CONGREGATIONS THROUGH MISSION
Service and Mission done alongside partner congregations:
Urban Ministries Breakfast with FPC-Durham
Urban Ministries Dinner with Pilgrim UCC
Pass the Peas with Blacknall Presbyterian
Habitat for Humanity with Trinity Avenue
Stop Hunger Now with Westminster Presbyterian
Mission Trip Dinner Discussion with Covenant Presbyterian
12. NEW MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: SPIRITUAL SIDEKICKS
Expansion of Lent Buddies enabled 17 students to be paired with
congregation members from 7 local partner congregations
Spring Program included:
Sidekick training
Monthly dinners around vocation, service, and identity
One-on-one relationship building
Closing worship
Laura Johnson’s internship funded
through $5000 Ukirk grant to
launch program
13. “ACADEMY OF PREACHERS” PREACHING FESTIVAL
In partnership with Duke Chapel, Duke PCM hosted
the first “Academy of Preachers” preaching
festival
12 undergraduate student preachers prepared and
delivered sermons
Coached by divinity school professors and local
pastors
Opening and closing worship with Dean Luke
Powery and United in Praise Gospel choir
PCM student Delaney Thompson (P’18) delivers sermon
14. MISSION TRIP: ATLANTA & DURHAM
Habitat for
Humanity in
Durham
Mennonite Farm
providing
sustainable food for
low-income families
in Atlanta
Loaves and Fishes
meals for the
homeless in Atlanta
The trip focused on homelessness and housing issues in Atlanta and
Durham through service, listening, education, and worship
15. RETREATS THAT BUILD COMMUNITY
Fall in Montreat:
Finding Joy
“...You have turned my mourning into dancing; you
have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.”
–Psalm 30:11
Spring at Camp Albemarle:
Faith and Doubt
with NCState and UNC PCM
“A week later his disciples were again in the house, and
Thomas was with them…” –John 20:26
17. STUDENTS RESPOND:
I LIKE PCM+ BECAUSE…..
Hugs :)
PCM is a patient place where I can be myself and fail a lot
I still have a lot of questions about faith, and I feel like
my questions are welcomed, and I am not forced to
become a certain way. For me, there is more to
following Jesus than to be identified as a Christian. I
really appreciate the grace PCM has given me as I am
considering baptism and exploring what it means to be a
Christian.
It feels like home.
I feel safe and
welcomed.
PCM challenges me,
welcomes me, and
comforts me
PCM+ is a community that is, and
should be, primarily focused on
cultivating spiritual health and
Christian discipline, and these are
things I seek and need that I don't
feel are adequately fulfilled in other
places or groups while I'm on
campus.
I love the community and the idea that
we devote time to social justice issues on
and off campus
18. THE VALUE OF CAMPUS MINISTRY
PCM challenges me to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ
PCM is a place where I can be honest about myself
I feel comfortable talking to my campus minister
What I believe is important to what I want to be and do
when I graduate
I would invite a friend to PCM
I connect with other students outside of PCM
I have found a spiritual home in PCM
I know more of what it means to be a Christian because of
PCM
I learned something meaningful about myself through PCM
5
4
3
End of Year Survey Results
On a scale of 5-1 where 5 = strongly agree and 1 = strongly disagree
19. The + in PCM+ is a statement. It invites everyone to the cross and
celebrates Jesus in a way that we are beautifully made by God. The
students in PCM+ carry this love and this spirit to all parts of Duke’s
campus.
-Katie Becker, T’17, incoming student moderator
21. STUDENT LEADERSHIP DRIVES PROGRAMMING
Programmatic Highlights for 2015-2016
Clergy Mentoring Lunch (hosted at Trinity Avenue)
Theology on Tap continued monthly
Attendance 2-8 students lower than in year’s past
PRHOS Spiritual Formation Retreat
Led by Rev. Katie Crowe and Rev. Cate Church Norman
Allen Verhey Memorial Colloquium
Contributors of These Days devotional (October 2016)
22. ALLEN VERHEY MEMORIAL COLLOQUIUM
Program highlights:
Guest lecture on Calvin & the Psalms by Dr. Sujin Pak
Presentation of Reformed papers by Mary Berry and Daniel Camacho
“The Real Allen Verhey would…” by doctoral students
23. PRHOS LEADERSHIP
Student Leadership
Lara Musser Gritter, moderator
Nicholas Andersen, treasurer
Katie Ross and Mary Berry, representatives
Staff Support
Rev. Dr. Charles Campbell, faculty advisor
Rev. Dr. Matthew Floding, staff advisor
Rev. Katie Owen Aumann, PCM advisor
24. FROM STUDENT ORG…TO HOUSE OF STUDIES…TO CERTIFICATE PROGRAM?
Pre-2011
Limited student leadership
Student organization run via
student government
Almost all Presbyterian field
ed placements self-initiated
Limited staff/faculty support,
only through student
solicitation
Funding through student
government
(~$700 annually)
2015-2016
Strong and diverse student leadership
Formal House of Studies, approved by
faculty
Increasing # of Presbyterian field ed
placements available, Matt Floding
providing increased network
Active staff support (Matt Floding and
Katie Aumann) and faculty advisor
(Chuck Campbell)
Funding through student government,
but allowed to fundraise from outside
sources separately
2016-?
Stronger leadership present,
but better connection among
students still needed
Pending approval of certificate
program in “Reformed Studies”
Additional year-long field ed
settings desired
Desire for designated staff
person
Increased need for funding
26. FUNDING SOURCES
• Presbytery support remains largest
center of support
• Record year for individual fundraising
• Includes a one-time $4500 gift
from the Durham March 5th Group
• Congregational funding stable but
better presence and advocacy needed
• Grants present untapped opportunity
for additional funding
• Ex: 2015 Ukirk grant for $5000 for
internship
Individuals
23%
Presbytery
45%
Congregations
21% Grants
9%
Program fees
2%
27. FINANCIAL SHIFTS IN 2016-2017
2015 support from Presbytery: $46,290
2016 support from Presbytery: $46,290
2017 support from Presbytery: TBD
New Hope Presbytery’s Campus Ministry Committee has reformulated the funding
structure for 2017. Beginning in 2017, they will use the following formula:
75% toward salaries of campus ministers across 4 ministries (approx $153,000)
Duke anticipated support: $42,500
25% toward program across 5 campus ministries (approx $50,000)
Grant-based moving forward
Duke anticipated support: TBD
29. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son
and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am
with you always, to the end of the age. -Matthew 28:19-20
As we said farewell to four seniors, we prepare to welcome another class of freshmen in August!
