
Campus Ministry Today (CMT)
If you're looking to connect with like-minded leaders and glean practical insights to elevate your ministry, be sure to join us for the EDM '25 conference. Register at vianations.org/students/events/edm25
Campus Ministry Today, a Via Podcast, equips campus ministry leaders in the core of the great commission: evangelism, disciple-making, and missions mobilization.
Hosted by the Via Students team, Campus Ministry Today seeks to build a global community of church-based and campus-based workers focused on sending the next generation of Christian laborers.
Visit viastudents.org for hundreds of articles and tools that will inspire you and give you practical tips for nearly every relevant topic in campus ministry to help you create movement on your campus today.
Latest episodes

Jan 29, 2025 • 34min
Episode 92 | Offstage with Robel Chemeda Disasa
We're back with the latest episode of our series, "Offstage": A sneak peek into the lives, ministries, and passions of our EDM '25 keynote speakers. Robel Chemeda Disasa shares his journey, from a university student to a leader mobilizing others for Christ in Ethiopia. Through his experiences in evangelism, discipleship, and missions, we see the transformative power of a life dedicated to God's global purpose.

Jan 8, 2025 • 28min
Episode 91 | Offstage with Dr. Delvin Pikes
If you're looking to connect with like-minded leaders and glean practical insights to elevate your ministry, be sure to join us for the EDM '25 conference. Register at https://www.vianations.org/students/events/edm25 We're back with the latest episode of our series, "Offstage": A sneak peek into the lives, ministries, and passions of our EDM '25 keynote speakers. In today's episode, Dr. Delvin Pikes of Every Nation Campus shares his journey from college athlete to campus minister, being led by the Holy Spirit, and much more from his experience. Show Notes: → "What I Wish I Knew Before My 1st Year In Ministry" (Article by Dr. Delvin Pikes) https://www.vianations.org/students/articles/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-my-1st-year-in-ministry → Every Nation Campus: https://everynationcampus.org/

Nov 26, 2024 • 19min
Episode 90 | Offstage with Shannon Compere
If you're looking to connect with like-minded leaders and glean practical insights to elevate your ministry, be sure to join us for the EDM '25 conference. Register at https://www.vianations.org/students/events/edm25 We're back with the latest episode of our series, "Offstage": A sneak peek into the lives, ministries, and passions of our EDM '25 keynote speakers. In today's episode, Shannon Compere of Cru shares her perspective on the current openness among college students to the gospel, and the importance of collaborative efforts in campus ministry.

Oct 30, 2024 • 33min
Episode 89 | Offstage with J.D. Greear
If you're looking to connect with like-minded leaders and glean practical insights to elevate your ministry, be sure to join us for the EDM '25 conference. Register here! We're back with another episode of our new series, "Offstage": A sneak peek into the lives, ministries, and passions of our EDM '25 keynote speakers. Join us as J.D. Greear takes us on an inspiring journey, revealing how he shifted his focus to cultivate a mission-driven community and invested in multiplying leaders. This episode is a must-watch for anyone passionate about leadership and impact. SHOW NOTES: Born to Reproduce Sermon Gaining by Losing by J.D. Greear

Oct 15, 2024 • 36min
Episode 88 | Offstage with Paul Worcester
If you're looking to connect with like-minded leaders and glean practical insights to elevate your ministry, be sure to join us for the EDM '25 conference. Register here! We're back with another episode of our new series, "Offstage": A sneak peek into the lives, ministries, and passions of our EDM '25 keynote speakers. In today's episode, Paul Worcester shares invaluable insights on evangelism and the power of gospel-led movements on college campuses. Paul Worcester serves as the national collegiate director for the North American Mission Board, where he focuses on encouraging, inspiring, and equipping leaders for 900-plus college ministries. He also leads an interdenominational coaching network for collegiate leaders called Campus Multiplication Network, which has provided coaching for over 300 leaders from 15 countries. He’s the author of Tips for Starting a College Ministry, Do More with Less Time, and The Fuel and the Flame: Igniting Your College Campus for Jesus Christ with Steve Shadrach. You can follow him on Instagram and see more resources on his website. SHOW NOTES: Giving a Gospel Invitation with Integrity

Sep 30, 2024 • 36min
Episode 87 | Offstage with Todd Ahrend
If you're looking to connect with like-minded leaders and glean practical insights to elevate your ministry, be sure to join us for the EDM '25 conference. Register here! Today we're kicking off a series with our speakers for EDM '25 conference! In this series' opener, Todd Ahrend shares a wealth of insight into mobilizers' critical role in connecting believers to mission work. Todd has 20+ years of missions mobilization and campus ministry experience. He graduated from Northeastern State University, has a Masters from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Doctorate from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is the founder and International Director of The Traveling Team, a national missions mobilization movement. He and his wife, Jessica, have spent over a decade traveling both nation-wide and aboard, speaking to thousands of people about involvement in world evangelization. Todd has exposure in over sixty countries and has lived in the Middle East. He is the author of 'The Abrahamic Revolution' and 'In this Generation'. Todd and Jessica have five kids.

Sep 17, 2024 • 45min
Episode 86 | Sustaining a Movement with Steve Addison
In part 3 the guys talk with Steve Addison and dive deep into the principles that make movements thrive and grow!

Sep 3, 2024 • 41min
Episode 85 | Leading a Movement with Steve Addison
Steve Addison, an expert in movements, discusses how to transition from ministry to movement on college campuses. He emphasizes the vital role ordinary individuals play in discipleship, inspired by Jesus' model of leadership. The conversation explores generational discipleship, character discernment, and strategies for fostering effective, multi-generational faith communities. Addison also highlights the importance of adaptable methods to share the gospel within diverse campus environments, urging a shift from consumerism to immediate discipleship.

Aug 20, 2024 • 46min
Episode 84 | Making of a Movement with Steve Addison
Steve Addison, a catalyst for transformative gospel movements and author of "Acts and the Movement of God," shares powerful insights from his extensive experience. He discusses the nature of effective movements, emphasizing personal connections and grassroots efforts. The conversation highlights how adaptive methods in sharing the gospel can lead to significant impact, especially in challenging environments like prisons. Addison also addresses the need to challenge traditional church structures to foster genuine community and renewal.

May 22, 2024 • 60min
Episode 83 | Overcoming Obstacles in Reaching Gen Z with Jason Thomas
Dive deep into the transformative power of campus ministry with InterVarsity's chief campus ministry officer, Jason Thomas. Together we explore how InterVarsity utilizes scripture-focused disciple-making and robust missions mobilization to impact students and faculty globally. SHOW NOTES: InterVarsity IV Tools EDM 25