May 10th 2012 -
Anyone else notice that massive elephant in the room? You know the one. That thing that you’d prefer not to talk about, that issue you’re doing your best to ignore… We’re in May which means it’s exam time, dissertation hand-ins and the final push towards the summer. Perhaps it’s the elephant of work you are doing your best to pretend doesn’t exist? Perhaps the elephant in the room...
May 9th 2012 -
How to run your Prep for Uni day… 5 simple steps... 1) Pick your date - The first week in July is ideal as it's post-exams, pre-holidays - Remember, mid-week is now an option as they’ll no longer be in school/college 2) Get your resources - You’ll need a Trainer Pack (which includes...
May 7th 2012 -
Soul Survivor have been a Key Partner of fusion for many years. They are amazing and wondered if there are any students out there who could help with the summer festivals. They ask... "Can you…offer great customer service, help people to pray, give First Aid, talk to people, entertain kids, skate, BMX, set stuff up, pack stuff down, use fancy sound...
May 2nd 2012 -
Hands scrambled, empty chairs were upturned and excited whispers spread like wildfire. I had been kind of surprised when only about 60% of the sixth form assembly put up their hands up to indicate they would agree with the statement “I hope I find a £5 note today”. Apparently 40% just weren’t bothered. The atmosphere changed, though, when I told them...
May 1st 2012 -
Over the last decade tens of thousands have benefitted from Student Linkup. Students have found great friends and churches, parents have been reassured, churches have grown. Student Linkup is a positive response to the latest research that shows ‘73% of Christian students don’t connect with a church at uni’. Student Linkup lasts for 90 days and it costs £200 a day. This...
Apr 30th 2012 -
Every week someone asks me, "Why do 73% of Christian students not go to church*?". It does seem ridiculously high doesn't it? Many factors contribute to this statistic. But I believe it is helpful to look at this as relationship breakdown. At the core of relationship breakdown there is often a difference in expectations and assumptions between the two parties...
Apr 25th 2012 -
My week at Spring Harvest was something of an eye opener. Parents and grandparents alike reacted with fresh eyes when told about the pathway we create to connect young people with local churches and other Christians before they've even left home for uni. Parent after parent looked at us with hungry, grateful eyes and I was reminded again how simple,...
