REACH - A College Ministry Podcast
of Acts 2 Network S2:30 | SWEET Spots: Reaching Affinity Groups on Campus
Dec 1, 2025
Explore how to strategically connect with affinity groups on campus by discovering their SWEET spots, defined by strong bonds and trust. Learn about pockets of students like athletes and co-ops that often remain unreached. Hear inspiring stories of outreach, including starting a Bible study with a baseball team. Understand the significance of identifying 'persons of peace,' who can open doors within these groups. Gain insights into effective strategies for high-impact engagement that lead to meaningful connections and outreach.
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Campus Is A Waffle, Not A Pancake
- College campuses are a 'waffle' of distinct affinity pockets rather than a flat, uniform group.
- Treat each pocket (clubs, teams, dorms) as its own mission field with unique cultures and strategies.
Approaching A Team Led To A Bible Study
- Unknown Host 1 nervously approached Cal Berkeley's baseball manager and asked to be a chaplain.
- That visit led to a Bible study of up to ten players and opened a new access point to the team.
Large Portions Of Campus Remain Unreached
- A survey at UT Austin showed campus ministries collectively reached only about 9% of students.
- Club sports, private dorms, apartments, and co-ops were among the least reached affinity groups.
