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HT Radio - Today at 8pm!!!!

2008-09-03T23:58:21-06:00

Higher Things on the Radio? You betcha! Powered by Pirate Christian Radio! Higher Things Radio comes to you today!

Christ-centered, youth orientated, edgy, taking on topics that we probably shouldn't, that's Higher Things. When that gets broadcasted, who knows what will happened! Only the Lord does.. but we'll have fun as long as we're on the air.

Check it out HT Radio tonight on Pirate Christian Radio tonight at 8pm Central and podcasted from the Higher Things tomorrow!

You ready? We aren't...but ready or not .. here we come, into your ears, streaming, and in your ipod with Christ crucified for you!

You excited? I am... right after I recover from the fear!

In Christ,

Pastor Borghardt
Conference Executive
Higher Things, Inc.

Registration for 6th Annual Campus Staff Conference

2008-04-21T11:43:32-06:00

Final plans are coming together for the Sixth Annual Christ on Campus Staff Conference which will be held May 28-30 in Knoxville, TN. This is an earlier date than normal for our annual conference so don't forget to register!

Early bird registration continues through May 1st!

Whether you are already doing campus ministry or are just getting started; whether you are a full- or part-time campus pastor, a town and gown pastor, a DCE, a DCO, or an interested layperson, this conference is for you.

Learn more about the conference and how to register!

As always please contact me if you have any questions. We hope to see you in Knoxville!

Rev. Marcus Zill, Executive
Higher Things, Christ on Campus

"Confessing Christ on Campus Since 1517"

P.S. Don't forget - registration for seminarians is free!

Spring Christ on Campus Retreats

2008-03-12T18:52:38-06:00

Are you college students getting a little stir crazy? We've had three Christ on Campus Retreats so far this Spring with great speakers and themes and there are still three more on the way!

Learn more about the great upcoming Christ on Campus College Retreats slated for this April in Laramie, WY, Angola, NY and Palo Alto, CA!

Many more College Retreats are also being planned already for this coming Fall. If your Christ on Campus Chapter is interested in hosting a retreat please contact me. We'd love to work with you!

Rev. Marcus Zill, Executive
Higher Things, Christ on Campus

"Confessing Christ on Campus Since 1517"

Christ on Campus Volunteer Applications

2008-02-28T09:41:43-07:00

Calling all college students!

If you are interested in serving as a Christ on Campus Volunteer (CCV) at one of this summer's Amen conferences but you haven't applied yet, you are encouraged to do so quickly!

Everything you need to learn about being a CCV and to apply online is right here.

For those of you who have applied, please note that we will be making final decisions within the next week after registration closes. We will let you know ASAP!

Rev. Marcus T. Zill
Christ on Campus Executive

Registration Open for Sixth Annual Christ on Campus Staff Conference

2008-02-15T20:19:56-07:00

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Sixth Annual Christ on Campus Staff Conference to be held this coming May 28-30, 2008 at First Lutheran Church in Knoxville, TN.

Registration is $75. Those who register before April 20, 2008 will receive an early registration rate of $65. ONCE AGAIN, SEMINARIANS ARE FREE!

Detailed information and online registration and are available at:

http://higherthings.org/campus/events/staff.html

This is the sixth annual Higher Things conference for those engaged in campus ministry. Whether you are already doing campus ministry or are just getting started; whether you are a full- or part-time campus pastor, a town and gown pastor, a DCE, a DCO, or an interested layperson, this conference is for you.

Speakers include:

Rev. Dr. Albert Collver, III
"Human Experience; Divine Origins"

Dr. Collver is the Executive Pastoral Assistant for LCMS World Relief and Human Care in St. Louis, MO.

Dr. Adam Francisco
"The Rise of Islam on Campus" and "The New Atheism and Agnosticism"

Dr. Francisco is Guest Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN.

In addition to listening to great speakers and learning campus ministry basics, there will be lots of opportunities to share ideas and resources with others at the forefront of campus ministry. And, of course, there will be plenty of chances to socialize and simply get to know others with whom you will be able to network long after you have returned home. All this, plus the beautiful backdrop of the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains!

Engaged in campus ministry? Want to be?

We look forward to seeing you in Knoxville!

Rev. Marcus T. Zill
Christ on Campus Executive

Christ on Campus: From Boston to Boulder

2007-12-15T09:17:38-07:00

Dear everyone,

I am pleased to announce that we have recently added two new Christ on Campus Chapters, bringing the Christ on Campus Chapter network to twenty-eight. And just in time for Christmas too!

The newest Christ on Campus Chapters are:

First Lutheran Church, Boston, MA
(Boston College, Boston University, Emerson College, Harvard, Lesley, MIT, Northeastern University, Suffolk University, Tufts University, UMass-Boston, Wheelock College and many more!)

University Lutheran Chapel, Boulder, CO
(University of Colorado)

The interest in the Christ on Campus network and our Chapter program continues to grow daily. To learn more about the Christ on Campus Chapter program and see the full listing of Chapters go to:

http://higherthings.org/campus/chapters.html.

Rev. Marcus Zill, Executive
Higher Things, Christ on Campus

"Confessing Christ on Campus Since 1517'

Three New Christ on Campus Chapters

2007-10-01T17:01:29-06:00

Dear everyone,

I am pleased to announce that we have recently added three new Christ on Campus Chapters, bringing the Christ on Campus Chapter network to twenty-six.

The new Christ on Campus Chapters include:

Christ Lutheran Church, Superior, WI
(University of Wisconsin - Superior)

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Duluth, MN
(University of Minnesota - Duluth)

St. Mark Lutheran Church, Conroe, TX
(Sam Houston State University)

Sixth Annual Christ on Campus Staff Conference

2007-09-18T16:54:42-06:00

We are pleased to announce that the Sixth Annual Christ on Campus Staff Conference will be held next summer in Knoxville, Tennessee.

More details are to come, but please mark your calendars and make plans to join us for...

THE SIXTH ANNUAL CHRIST ON CAMPUS STAFF CONFERENCE

May 28-30, 2008
Lutheran Campus Ministry
Knoxville, TN

Look for more details in the coming months!

Rev. Marcus Zill, Executive
Higher Things, Christ on Campus

"Confessing Christ on Campus Since 1517"

Registration Open for Fifth Annual Christ on Campus Staff Conference

2007-04-26T22:01:05-06:00

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Fifth Annual Christ on Campus Staff Conference to be held this coming June 5-7, 2007 at Luther Memorial Chapel & University Center in Shorewood, WI.

Registration is $69. Those who register before May 20, 2007 will receive an early registration rate of $59. ONCE AGAIN, SEMINARIANS ARE FREE!

Detailed information and online registration is now available at:

http://higherthings.org/campus/events/staff.html

This is the fifth annual Higher Things conference for those engaged in campus ministry. Whether you are already doing campus ministry or are just getting started; whether you are a full- or part-time campus pastor, a town & gown pastor, a DCE, a DCO, or an interested layperson, this conference is for you.

Speakers include:

Dr. Angus Menuge Learn more about Dr. Menuge
"The Battle for the Christian Mind"

Dr. Menuge is Professor of Philosophy & Computer Science at Concordia University � Wisconsin.

Dr. Beverly Yahnke Learn more about Dr. Yahnke
"Christian Counseling: Caring for Psyche and Soul on Campus"

Dr. Yahnke is the Director of Christian Counseling Services in Milwaukee, is the Exec. for Christian Counseling for Doxology and has served as a member of the Higher Things Board of Directors.

In addition to listening to great speakers and learning campus ministry basics, there will be lots of opportunities to share ideas and resources with others at the forefront of campus ministry. And, of course, there will be plenty of chances to socialize and simply get to know others with whom you will be able to network long after you have returned home. Plus, Milwaukee is a great town! You won't want to miss Christ on Campus V!

Engaged in campus ministry? Want to be?

We look forward to seeing you in Milwaukee!

Rev. Marcus T. Zill
Christ on Campus Executive

P.S. We wholeheartedly apologize for any confusion created by the appearance of the wrong dates for this event appearing in the most recent (Spring 2007) issue of the Higher Things magazine. This was the fault of yours truly and not the fine HT magazine personnel.

Special Edition: Virginia Tech

2007-04-22T17:06:28-06:00

It's hard to put into words just what took place at Virginia Tech University on April 16, 2007. It is simply unexplainable, and yet it is somehow becoming all too familiar. We can not help but reflect and ponder such questions as: How could this happen? Why did this happen?

We are blessed to live in a truly free society in which we have incredible access to nearly anything and everything. Yet we feel trapped by the horror of what has taken place. Rest assurred that the greatest freedom that we have is one that can never be taken away by either tempest or gunmen, tornado or terrorist - and that is the freedom from sin, death, and the devil secured by our risen Savior Jesus Christ.

With heavy hearts, we put before you an online collection of Virginia Tech Articles and Resources.

We hope that these various texts will help provide comfort to those who are suffering or in despair as a result of the Virginia Tech shootings or by the cares that happen to all of us in this fallen world.

Rev. Marcus T. Zill
Higher Things, Christ on Campus Executive
zill@higherthings.org

When aimless violence takes those we love,
When random death strikes childhood's promise down,
When wrenching loss becomes our daily bread,
We know, O God, you leave us not alone."
(LSB #764:1)