Designed for Seventh-day Adventist university students and young professionals, College and University Dialogue is published by the Committee on Adventist Ministry to College and University Students (AMiCUS) in cooperation with the 13 world divisions of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and in partnership with Public Campus Ministries (PCM). Volume 36, Number 1 (2024) is now available online. In his guest editorial titled Own Your Faith, Busi Khumalo takes three principles from the story of Naaman’s slave girl that can help university students know who they are and whose they are. Additional articles include:
Screens, Sleep Hygiene, and Mental Health: Finding Balance in the Digital Age by Cynthia Hurtado-Müller
“What can you do to sleep better and, consequentially, count on having your brain work better? Here are some tips to improve your health and cognitive functions.”
Stuck in a Secular School by Gordian Chibuzo Obute
“To take on the challenges, each of us must ask and honestly answer some questions no matter the environment with which we are dealing: (1) Who am I as an Adventist? (2) Why and how did I end up in a non-Adventist school or work environment? (3) What makes my current situation so challenging? (4) Are the challenges I face a plus or a minus for my faith? (5) Could this be my mission field? (6) How might I obtain a wholistic education outside an Adventist institution?”
Becoming Truly You by Nick Kross
“Discovering Christ gave me a filter through which to run my ideas, to help navigate my direction and prioritize my time and energy. When you find Christ, as one preacher said: ‘You become truly you.’ When you find Christ, you suddenly receive the correct user manual, as it were.”
ChatGPT: “Write me a devotional on the topic of having a devotional written by Artificial Intelligence.” by Tobias H. Koch
“Technology can help us organize our thoughts, share information, and deepen our connection to God. But it can never replace personal relationships and the faith we hold in our hearts.”
Facing University Challenges with Faith by Gabriela de Sousa Matías
“I invite you to place your studies and career plans in God’s hands. Be faithful to Him regardless of the obstacles that may block your way. The reward will be great for such faithfulness.”
Public Campus Ministry Caravan Ignites a Revolution for Jesus in Venezuela by Yuliberth González
“One of the objectives of [Public Campus Ministries] is to develop students’ leadership abilities. During the caravan, students were empowered to act as strong representatives of Jesus in their classes. They also received tools to help them more effectively participate in campus ministry. Additionally, students were provided with access to useful resources developed by the General Conference, including an invitation to an upcoming student-leadership program.”
East-Central Africa Division Vows to Raise the PCM Banner Higher by Samuel Mwebaza
“The East-Central Africa Division (ECD) Youth Ministries has vowed to increase engagement in Public Campus Ministry (PCM). This goal was advanced by the recent ECD Public Campus Ministries Convention that was held from December 22–26, 2023, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Over 600 participants from different corners of the ECD attended the convention under the theme ‘His Commission—My Mission.’ A majority of these participants were students from public campuses, accompanied by chaplains, pastors, mentors, and tertiary associates. The convention was geared toward young people attending public universities and colleges, aiming to enrich their knowledge of the Adventist mission and help them share God’s love with other individuals on their campuses.”
Richard Guldin: Forest Scientist by Jonathan Gallagher
“Richard Guldin is a quiet and unpretentious gentleman. Behind his calm exterior, however, lies an energetic and inquisitive mind that enjoys investigating many areas of knowledge, especially those dealing with spirituality.”
This issue is also available in Spanish, French and Portuguese.
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