Joy on Campus
Want college to be a season of discovering great joy in a big God? The Desiring God Campus Ministry Team has handpicked 15 resources specifically aimed at the most common questions, pressures, and opportunities during these pivotal years — grouped into three categories:
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1. Don’t Waste Your College Years
While many assume college is where faith goes to die, we see a different story unfolding. What if college were a time to own your faith in a fresh and deeply satisfying way?
These first four resources invite you into a firsthand encounter with Christ — one that can say, “We have heard for ourselves” (John 4:42). College isn’t about losing faith; it’s about making it personal with Christ.
2. Lifestyle Choices
College is full of questions. Should I drink alcohol? What should I study? How far is too far in dating? Why am I so anxious? Should I make my faith known, or will that be considered pushy? Is purity possible?
These are real questions. We want to offer real answers—rooted in biblical wisdom, not religious platitudes.
3. Christianity 101
It’s silly to expect a car to move while pressing the brake, yet many Christians try to live this way. We reduce Christianity to a list of rules and things to avoid, then wonder why we lack joy and power. The five resources below inspire you to say YES to a relationship with Jesus. Buckle up!
Finally, we want to help you make resolutions that actually satisfy this new year. Join us for Every Good Resolve, a video series with David Mathis that will help you form everyday habits that increase your joy in God.
