As I travel to each university location I am always amazed at the huge numbers of students who are not part of a church. It is usually about 99% of the student population who are disconnected from church, with 1% in regular attendance.
Most churches spend the majority of their time, resources and energy thinking about how to look after the 1% rather than reaching the 99%. I believe this needs to change. If we are happy with how things are, then let's just carry on with the same old models and practices. But if we want to see the statistics move, then we need to be willing to think and act differently.
Here are five things we could do or improve in order to reach a wider percentage of students:
1. Plant Churches near newer universities
3. Work with the Students’ Union
I hope this encourages you and the church. My intention is not to criticise or deconstruct but to offer practical suggestions that may lead to growth. I also want to recognise that my list of 5 is by no means exhaustive and I want to encourage lots more creativity in this area.
