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You have entered the world of confessional Lutheran campus ministry on-line! Here you will find links to our email lists, forums, and blogs (see discussion), retreat and conference information (see events), information about chapters, and other resources of interest to college students and those who work with them.
  • 2009 Christ on Campus Volunteers: Thanks to all who applied to serve as 2009 SOLA Conference CCV's. You guys are the best!

  • Seventh Annual Christ on Campus Conference: Make plans to join us for the Seventh Annual Christ on Campus Conference at Trinity Lutheran Church in Palo Alto, CA scheduled for June 9-11, 2009.

  • Chapter Network: Would you like your congregation or campus organization to be a part of our growing Christ on Campus Chapter network? Learn more and apply online.

  • Christ on Campus Facebook Group: Check out and join our Facebook Group.
So, if you are a college student looking to get connected with other LCMS college students on-line, or you are trying to start a campus ministry that isn't given to trendy, culturally-defined silliness, you are at the right place.

Rev. Marcus T. Zill
Christ on Campus Executive

Latest News

This is the world wide blog of Confessional Lutheran Campus Ministry

Seven New Christ on Campus Chapters

June 7th, 2009 @ 7:51am


We are pleased to announce that we have recently added seven new Christ on Campus Chapters. There are now forty-three Christ on Campus Chapters in twenty-four states.

The newest Christ on Campus Chapters include:
  • Faith Lutheran Church, Groton, CT
    (UConn - Avery Point, Mitchell College, Connecticut College, the Coast Guard Academy & the Navy Submarine School)

  • Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Boise, ID
    (Boise State University)

  • Messiah Lutheran Church, Kenosha, WI
    (Carthage College, UW-Parkside and Gateway Technical College)

  • Our Redeemer Ev. Lutheran Church, Smithfield, RI
    (Rhode Island College, Providence College, Brown University & the Rhode Island School of Design)

  • Our Savior Lutheran Church, Grand Rapids, MI
    (Grand Valley State University, Calvin College, Aquinas College & Davenport University)

  • Saint Barnabas Lutheran Church, Sault Ste. Marie, MI
    (Lake Superior State University)

  • St. Paul Lutheran Church, Austin, TX
    (University of Texas; Concordia University)

The interest in the Christ on Campus network and our Chapter program continues to grow daily. Click here to learn more about all our Christ on Campus chapters..

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

"Confessing Christ on Campus Since 1517"

Four New Christ on Campus Chapters

March 18th, 2009 @ 11:34am


We are pleased to announce that we have recently added four new Christ on Campus Chapters, bringing the Christ on Campus Chapter network to thirty-six.

The newest Christ on Campus Chapters include:
  • Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Greensboro, NC
    (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)

  • Immanuel Lutheran Church, Terre Haute, IN
    (Indiana State University & Rose Hulman Institute of Technology)

  • West Portal Lutheran Church, San Francisco, CA
    (San Francisco State University)

  • Zion Lutheran Church, Pittsburg, KS
    (Pittsburg State University)
The interest in the Christ on Campus network and our Chapter program continues to grow daily. Click here to learn more about all our Christ on Campus chapters..

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

"Confessing Christ on Campus Since 1517"

It's always wonderful to see one of our Christ on Campus Chapters highlighted, especially one that we at Higher Things have sought to help and encourage.

Congratulations to all our friends at First Lutheran Church in Boston for the great outreach they are doing at Harvard and the numerous opportunities that they have to do likewise at the many other colleges in the Boston area.

The article, "Creating a Lutheran Home at Harvard", is found in the latest edition of the Lutheran Witness (Vol. 138, March, 2009, p.15ff).

We are proud of you guys and are thankful that the hard work of your congregation to care for the college students in your midst has been highlighted in this way by the Synod's official periodical!

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

"Confessing Christ on Campus Since 1517"

P.S. Click here to learn more about all our Christ on Campus chapters.

Join us for Christ on Campus in CA!

March 7th, 2009 @ 5:45pm


We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Seventh Annual Christ on Campus Conference to be held this coming June 9-11, 2009 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Palo Alto, CA (home of Stanford University).

This year we are encouraging any and all interested college students to join us too!

Please check out the detailed conference and registration information for Christ on Campus VII and we'll see you this summer in the San Francisco Bay area!

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

"Confessing Christ on Campus Since 1517"


We are pleased to announce the Christ on Campus Volunteer teams for this summer's SOLA Conferences. They are listed below.

Thanks to all of our CCV's and Pastor's Jonathon Bakker and Daniel Burhop for their willingess to serve the rest of the organization in this capacity! You guys are the best!

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

"Confessing Christ on Campus Since 1517"

SOLA - GRAND RAPIDS CCV'S:

Coordinator: Rev. Jonathon Bakker, Mt. Pleasant, MI (Central Michigan University)
  • Anna Baseley, Dearborn, MI (Henry Ford CC)
  • Mark Blakeman, Conroe, TX (Sam Houston State University)
  • Sarah Bossard, Dearborn, MI (Concordia University Chicago)
  • Aaron Brandt, Mt.Clemens, MI (Grand Valley State University)
  • Rachel Drosendahl, Wilson, NC (East Carolina University)
  • Rebecca Hanusa, Council Bluffs, IA (Concordia University Nebraska)
  • Laura Handrich, Peoria, IL (Illinois State University)
  • Mary Karner, Muncie, IN (Ball State University)
  • Timothy Panzigrau, New Kensington, PA (Penn State University)
  • Nicole Romero, Millstadt, IL (Concordia University Chicago)
  • Brett Simek, Millstadt, IL (Rhodes College)
  • Carla Steinbring, Duluth, MN (Univ. of Minnesota - Duluth)
  • Craig Stephens, Montgomery, TX (Louisiana State University)
  • Patrick Sturdivant, Conroe, TX (Lone Star Community College)
  • Carl Vogliardo, Lawson, MO (Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Garrett Wells, Sheboygan, WI (Hillsdale College)
  • Chris Yeager, Montgomery, TX (Lone Star Community College)
SOLA - SAN ANTONIO CCV'S:

Coordinator: Rev. Daniel Burhop, Boulder, CO (University of Colorado)
  • Kristina Benson, Cherokee, OK (NW Oklahoma State University)
  • Marie Bolin, Eagle, NE (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)
  • Kelsey Fischer, Hunstville, TX (Sam Houston State University)
  • Douglas Galler, Robinson, TX (University of Mary Hardin-Baylor)
  • Heidi Gaub, Petaluma, CA (Santa Rosa Junior College)
  • Lauren Hedstrom, Loveland, CO (Colorado State University)
  • Ellen Hubenthal, Laramie, WY (University of Wyoming)
  • Aaron Nemoyer, Mankato, MN (Bethany Lutheran College)
  • Sarai Obenland, Waverly, NE (University of Nebraska - Omaha)
  • Kate Olson, Tryon, NC (Hillsdale College)
  • Elizabeth Porath, Eagle, NE (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)
  • Emily Royer, Fort Wayne, IN (Valparaiso University)
  • Paul Schumacher, Naperville, IL (Hillsdale College)
  • Anna Warnke, Dawsonville, GA (Thomas Edison State College)
  • Joseph Warnke, Dawsonville, GA (Thomas Edison State College)
  • Joshua Wolmer, Plano, TX (Concordia University - Wisconsin)

Christ on Campus Volunteer Applications

February 4th, 2009 @ 10:39am


Calling all college students!

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

For more information, read the CCV FAQ's or apply now.

For those of you who have applied, please note that we will be making final decisions shortly after registration closes and you will notified by March 5th. We will let you know ASAP!

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

"Confessing Christ on Campus Since 1517"

Spring Christ on Campus Retreats

January 5th, 2009 @ 2:30pm

Are you college students getting a little stir crazy? There are eight fantastic Christ on Campus Retreats lined up for this spring!

Learn more about the great upcoming Christ on Campus College Retreats slated for this spring in Palo Alto, CA, Iowa City, IA, Bloomington, IN, Terre Haute, IN, Norman, OK, Pittsburgh, PA, Shorewood, WI, and Laramie, WY!

If your Christ on Campus Chapter is interested in hosting a retreat in the future please contact me. We'd love to work with you and help support the great events taking place at our 35 chapters!

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

"Confessing Christ on Campus Since 1517"

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

March 12th, 2008 @ 8:52pm

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

February 28th, 2008 @ 11:41am

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