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Part of the Whole | Winter Retreat 2025 | In Christ: Being before Doing

Campus Fellowship — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Now we’re going to consider if you are a son, if you are a daughter of God, that means you’re a part of the family of God. And that means that you have, things that you can expect to receive from one another now. You are all in this thing together. Like it or not, you’re a family. And it means that you actually have duties and obligations to one another as well. Pastor Jon Hastings talks about what those duties are and how it matters that as Christians we are part of the whole family of God.

Winter Retreat 2025- In Christ: Being before Doing
An exploration into our identity we receive in Christ and how that practically affects our lives.

Free from Sin | Winter Retreat 2025 | In Christ: Being before Doing

Campus Fellowship — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:20:00 +0000

If you are in Christ that means that you will experience the Lord removing sin from your life through discipline. Pastor Jon Hastings explains how Hebrews 12 helps us understand the Lord’s discipline and encourages us to lean into what the Lord is doing through this process bearing in mind the first two messages of this series as our foundation of understanding who God is to us!

Winter Retreat 2025 – In Christ: Being before Doing
An exploration into our identity we receive in Christ and how that practically affects our lives.

Sons of God | Winter Retreat 2025 | In Christ: Being before Doing

Campus Fellowship — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Our identity forms an obligation as well as expectations of how others will treat us. If our identity is a Son of God, how can we expect God to treat us? Pastor Jon Hastings unpacks what it means for God to be our Father and how he has a unique love for us, a constant love for us and a transformative love toward us!

Winter Retreat 2025 – In Christ: Being before Doing
An exploration into our identity we receive in Christ and how that practically affects our lives.

What It Means to Be “In Christ” | Winter Retreat 2025 | In Christ: Being before Doing

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:53:00 +0000

What you believe about your identity informs your actions, being in Christ hits on some of the most important aspects of identity. Pastor Jon Hastings explains what it means and the importance of understanding the identity that Christ has given us.

Winter Retreat 2025 theme was In Christ: Being before Doing
An exploration into our identity we receive in Christ and how that practically affects our lives.

Do you believe this? | Matt Heerema | Fall Conference 2025 Beneath the Surface

Campus Fellowship — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:36:00 +0000

The resurrection is assured for a Christian. Eternal life starts when you place your faith in Christ and no one can take that away. Do you believe this? Matt Heerema explains the life Christians have in Christ and why death no longer stings.

Who do you say I am? | Jon Hastings | Fall Conference 2025 Beneath the Surface

Campus Fellowship — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:54:00 +0000

Who do you say I am? A question asked by Jesus that we all have to answer at some point in our lives.

Why do you call me good? | Eric Semjenow | Fall Conference 2025 Beneath the Surface

Campus Fellowship — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:32:00 +0000

There are a lot of things that look good on the surface but much like a bag of chips you discover it is mostly a hollow bag. When Jesus asked the rich young ruler, “Why do you call me good?” He was inviting the man to understand what true goodness is and the idols that were in his life.

What are you seeking? | Caleb Thompson | Fall Conference 2025 Beneath the Surface

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Jesus asks questions intentionally and for the sake of whoever He asks the question to. Caleb Thompson goes over the first recorded question Jesus had for some of his disciples. “What are you seeking?”

Testimony : Kevin

Campus Fellowship — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:54:00 +0000

Kevin grew up knowing about Christianity but none of it changed his life. God used his sophomore year in college to confront Kevin with the reality that he could follow his own plan or turn and submit to the Lord’s plan for his life.

Testimony : Grace

Campus Fellowship — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 03:07:39 +0000

Hear how the Lord took Grace, someone who was around Christian things and drove home the bigger purpose He had for her life.

Testimony : Lydia W

Campus Fellowship — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:21:00 +0000

Hear how perfect love casts out all fear. Growing up in a Christian household Lydia heard the gospel from a young age but figuring out how the gospel applied practically to her life, specifically her fear. Lydia explains the freedom she found in Christ and how that allowed her to love those around her without fear.

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Testimony : Trevor J

Campus Fellowship — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:46:00 +0000

Trevor grew up in a Christian home but it took a process of searching in many other things before he finally turned to Christ. Despite his wrong motives, the Lord worked through an encounter with his Bible!

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Testimony: Malia S

Campus Fellowship — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:45:00 +0000

The Lord used Malia’s foster family to bless her and her family with a greater knowledge of who He is and what it means to follow Him. Listen as she shares how becoming a Christian changed her experience of church and community.

To learn more about Campus Fellowship check out: www.campusfellowship.com

What Did God Save Me For? | Jon Hastings | Mission to Campus

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:43:00 +0000

We are living stones in Christ Jesus chosen by him to be apart of and build his glorious temple. Understanding this truth transforms our lives and puts into perspective so much of why we do what we do.

God is Just | Attributes of God | Blake Joiner

Campus Fellowship — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:18:00 +0000

In a world filled with injustice, understanding that God is Just is very important. Blake Joiner explains what justice is and how good it is that God is indeed just. This message was a part of a Des Moines CF 2024 summer series called Attributes of God.

God is Glorious | Attributes of God | Aaron Trent

Campus Fellowship — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:32:00 +0000

Aaron Trent explains the glory of God and why it matters for Christians here today. This message was a part of a Des Moines CF 2024 summer series called Attributes of God.

God is Good | Attributes of God | Trey

Campus Fellowship — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:25:00 +0000

Trey dives into what it means when the Bible says that God is good. This is part of a Des Moines CF 2024 summer series called Attributes of God.

The Promised Land | Winter Retreat 2024 | Hope Along the Way

Campus Fellowship — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:02:00 +0000

God made a promise to Abraham, he reiterated that promise to Isaac and Jacob. The promise, though fulfilled hundreds of years later was a shadow of a greater promised land, accessed only through Christ, the ultimate deliverer! Trey, CF Director at Drake, explains the importance of the promised land for the Israelites and for Christians today.

Hope Along the Way: A Study of the Journey of Israel from Egypt to the Promised Land – God’s people have been in a foreign land for 400 years, now enslaved to a wicked nation, under a cruel king, lacking power or hope, and crying out to God for deliverance. Listen as we explore their journey from enslavement to a land flowing with milk and honey, led by the prophet Moses as an extension God’s own strong hand.Their journey parallels our journey as we are delivered from slavery to sin into union with God through the greater prophet, Jesus

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The Bronze Serpent | Winter Retreat 2024 | Hope Along the Way

Campus Fellowship — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:06:00 +0000

Why does God allow pain? Blake Joiner, CF Director at Grand View University, talks about how God uses pain and how we can ultimately be healed and redeemed.

The Tabernacle | Winter Retreat 2024| Hope Along the Way

Campus Fellowship — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:45:00 +0000

As the Israelites continue on in their journey Moses is instructed to create a Tabernacle. The place where God’s presence dwells. Eric Semjenow, CF Director at DMACC, explains how this reveals, God’s plan, God’s presence and God’s place.

The Gold Calf | Winter Retreat 2024 | Hope Along the Way

Campus Fellowship — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:50:00 +0000

After the Israelites were delivered from Pharaoh, the greatest betrayal occurs at the foot of Mount Sinai, the golden calf. Toby Doffing, ISU CF Director, explains what this story says about sin and our mediator between God and man.

Deliverance from Egypt | Winter Retreat 2024 | Hope Along the Way

Campus Fellowship — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 11:20:00 +0000

Did you know Satan has offspring? The serpent king theme is seen throughout the old testament. Josh Thomas, assistant director at DMACC CF, explains how we see this theme in the story of Israel’s deliverance.

Burning Bush | Winter Retreat 2024 | Hope Along the Way

Campus Fellowship — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 11:22:00 +0000

God is Holy, we see this in the story of Moses and the Burning Bush. Caleb Thompson explains what God’s holiness means for us today.

David | Fall Conference 2024 | Shadows of the Son

Campus Fellowship — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:26:00 +0000

David and Goliath is the gospel. Eric Semjenow walks through one of the most well known and regularly referenced Bible stories, David and Goliath. However we are not meant to stop with the story of David and Goliath, rather this story points us to a greater battle and a greater hero than David.

Shadows of the Son is a message series focusing on how the Bible is full of shadows, echoes, pictures all pointing to the substance which is Jesus.

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Moses | Fall Conference 2024 | Shadows of the Son

Campus Fellowship — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:20:00 +0000

Do you hear His voice calling? Just as God called His people through Moses to Him, He is still calling to people today because He is a living and active God.

Shadows of the Son is a message series focusing on how the Bible is full of shadows, echoes, pictures all pointing to the substance which is Jesus.

Learn more about Campus Fellowship at www.campusfellowship.com

Joseph | Fall Conference 2024 | Shadows of the Son

Campus Fellowship — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:17:00 +0000

Have you ever suffered? Joseph’s story is one of suffering, selfishness, sacrifice and sustaining power. Pastor Matt Heerema reveals how Joseph’s story as whispers and echoes of the ultimate story and the ultimate hero who suffered for the salvation of many.

Shadows of the Son is a message series that focuses on how the Bible is full of shadows, echoes, pictures all pointing to the substance which is Jesus.

Learn more about Campus Fellowship at www.campusfellowship.com

Adam | Fall Conference 2024 | Shadows of the Son

Campus Fellowship — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:10:00 +0000

Caleb Thompson shares the story of Adam and why that matters for you and I. More importantly, he reveals how Jesus succeeds where Adam failed.

Shadows of the Son, the Bible is full of shadows, echoes, pictures all pointing to the substance which is Jesus.

Learn more about Campus Fellowship at www.campusfellowship.com

Testimony | Patricio – Simpson

Campus Fellowship — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 23:37:42 +0000

Hear how God used connections with so many different people to break down Patricio’s walls and pride in order for him to find true life in Christ.

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Testimony | Alaina – ISU

Campus Fellowship — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:06:00 +0000

While Alaina grew up going to a Christian school and was introduced to God’s love, that did not make her a Christian. Learn how God continued to pursue her even into a pizza shop and how He transformed her view of life.

To learn more about Campus Fellowship check out: www.campusfellowship.com

Testimony | Nolan – Drake

Campus Fellowship — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:43:00 +0000

It took time, questions and the body of Christ for Nolan to full see and understand his need for a savior and that, that savior was Jesus Christ. Also if you’re looking for a groundhog’s day card for your grandpa who is a florist, this might be the episode you want to listen to!

To learn more about Campus Fellowship check out: www.campusfellowship.com

Testimony | Anna – DMACC

Campus Fellowship — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:15:00 +0000

Anna came to DMACC as an international student who grew up believing Jesus is just a good spirit but at DMACC she was mind blown by the gospel and God’s bigger plan.

To learn more about Campus Fellowship check out: www.campusfellowship.com

Testimony | Cole – Grand View University

Campus Fellowship — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 10:20:00 +0000

Does Cole think about the Roman Empire often? More importantly listen to how Cole came to know Christ in college.

To learn more about Campus Fellowship check out: www.campusfellowship.com

Interview: Author Aaron Renn

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:26:00 +0000

Join us for an interview with Aaron Renn about topics related to his new book “Life in the Negative World”. In this episode we touch on topics like culture wars, the value of intellectuals, and what excellence looks like in this day and age.

To learn more about Campus Fellowship, visit our website: https://campusfellowship.com/

Aaron Renn is a writer and consultant in Indianapolis who is a co-founder and Senior Fellow at American Reformer. He had his first career in management and technology consulting advising major corporations as a Partner at Accenture. He then had a second career in urban policy as a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research. Today he focuses on helping conservatives and the American church rise to the challenge of finding success in the 21st century. To learn more check out his website: https://www.aaronrenn.com/

Promise of Victory | Winter Retreat 2023 | Promised

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 11:55:00 +0000

What do you see when you enter your local church? The local church is a glorious thing that God has designed and chosen to be His representative here on the earth. God promises us victory. Understanding that promise will affect how you look at and interact with your local church.

This is session 6 of 6 from Winter Retreat 2023: Promised – Finding rest in God’s promises

Promise of Reward | Winter Retreat 2023 | Promised

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 11:50:00 +0000

Understanding the promise of rewards is so important for a Christian’s life. In this message Jon Hastings explains what rewards the Bible talks about, the diversity of glory, happiness in heaven and how that affects your life here and now.

This is Session 5 of 6 from Winter Retreat 2023: Promised – Finding rest in God’s promises

Promise of Good | Winter Retreat 2023 | Promised

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 11:47:00 +0000

In Romans 8 Paul says that God works all things for the good of those who love Him. What does that mean practically? What is the good that Paul is talking about? Pastor Jon Hastings unpacks this verse and what it looks like to claim this promise well.

This is Session 4 of 6 from Winter Retreat 2023: Promised – Finding rest in God’s promises

Promise of Communion | Winter Retreat 2023 | Promised

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 11:45:00 +0000

Communion: “the sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings, especially when the exchange is on a mental or spiritual level.” In Jeremiah 31 God is promising communion, a knowledge and relationship with Himself. Do you believe you can know God?

This is Session 3 of 6 from Winter Retreat 2023: Promised – Finding rest in God’s promises

Promise of Salvation | Winter Retreat 2023 | Promised

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 11:40:00 +0000

Do you believe Jesus has the power to forgive sins? Do you believe that God is willing to forgive your sins? Before diving into God’s many specific promises we need to cover the most important one, the one that gives us access to so many others, the promise of salvation as revealed in John 6.

This is Session 2 of 6 from Winter Retreat 2023: Promised – Finding rest in God’s promises

Preaching Promises | Winter Retreat 2023 | Promised

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 11:35:00 +0000

Do we need more preaching? The answer according to Jon Hastings is yes. Listen as Jon explains how preaching and faith are connected. Whether you’re only just starting to go to church or have heard the Word taught your whole life, there is something more going on than just learning information when you hear the Bible preached.

This is Session 1 of 6 from Winter Retreat 2023 : Promised – Finding rest in the promises of God.

Testimony | Ben J – DMACC

Campus Fellowship — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:04:00 +0000

“Once I realized that Christ was my personal Savior, everything started to change.” Ben shares how he went from a YOLO, live your life and Jesus is on the side to wholly surrendering his life to Christ and fully understanding what it is to be a Christian. A big part of how Christ got his attention was through a faithful friend.

Testimony | Luke – Kansas State

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:48:00 +0000

“The Lord has just been drawing me over a long few years to come to know Him” Luke shares how he grew up with a knowledge of God but his life did not reflect the facts that he knew in his head. Fun fact, one of the first messages that stuck for Luke was a message about Ehud from the book of Judges.

Testimony | Sam T – Drake

Campus Fellowship — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 13:13:00 +0000

Sam from Drake University shares his passionate opinions on whether water is wet and also how the Lord faithfully pursued him throughout high school and into college. Stick around to the end if you want to know what Sam recommends reading?

Testimony | Jessi K -Kansas State

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:08:00 +0000

“The word came alive to me and it was like ‘wow!’ no longer feeling like I needed to achieve something” Jessi sat down with us to share how the Lord brought her to faith and the encouraging things she’s seen in her campus group and what the Lord has taught her through community this year.

Face to Face | The Follower | Fall Conference 2023

Campus Fellowship — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:32:00 +0000

Peter followed Christ, in fact Christ was the one who gave him his new name “Peter” but he failed. He denied Christ three times. Jesus knows it, sees it and moves towards Peter much like He moves towards you.

Passage: John 21:1-17

This message was given by Eric Semjenow, Director of Campus Fellowship at DMACC, at Fall Conference 2023.

Face to Face | The Persecutor

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:31:00 +0000

On the road to Damascus, Saul, a man who loved God, realized he did not know God and that he was persecuting and opposing God’s church. This humbling moment turned Saul into Paul. Just as God pursued Saul, He continues to pursue others.

Jon Hastings, Campus Director at KSU, gave this message at Fall Conference 2023. The theme that year was Face to Face.

Fall Conference is hosted by Campus Fellowship every year toward the beginning of the school year.

Face to Face | The Outsider

Campus Fellowship — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 21:41:00 +0000

You could say she was the outcast of the outcasts, coming to draw water at the well. Jesus did not turn away but rather revealed Himself to her, showing His heart for this woman and those like her.

Passage: John 4:1-26

This message was given by Toby Doffing, Campus Director at ISU CF, at Fall Conference 2023. Fall Conference is hosted by Campus Fellowship every year toward the beginning of the school year.

Face to Face | The Insider

Campus Fellowship — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 18:41:37 +0000

Nicodemus was close to the knowledge of God. He was a Pharisee, one who knew and memorized scriptures. He was looked up to in his community as one who knew all the answers to spiritual things. However he still sought out Jesus who was not afraid or intimidated to teach Jesus the truth.

Passage: John 3:1-18

This message was given by Campus Fellowship Director Caleb Thompson.

Fall Conference is an annual conference hosted by Campus Fellowship towards the beginning of the school year.

Testimony | Abby N – Northwestern

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 12:01:00 +0000

Abby N sat down to share with us how the gospel became sweet to her and she discovered that it wasn’t just something you “move on from”.

To learn more about Campus Fellowship go to: www.campusfellowship.com

Testimony | Emily S – Drake University

Campus Fellowship — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:29:00 +0000

Emily grew up going to church but did not really deal with her faith until she got to college, where her PMAC invited her to come to a bonfire her bible study was hosting. However it wasn’t until a friend asked her a hard question that caused her to make a decision.

To learn more about Campus Fellowship check out: www.campusfellowship.com

Testimony | Alek L – Grand View University

Campus Fellowship — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:15:00 +0000

“Jesus got me and I can do whatever in my life…” was Alek’s attitude in middle school and high school, however this understanding of Jesus was not life giving. This three sport athlete chose to go to a school in another state. At Grand View University, God started to get Alek’s attention, through a Spikeball game and faithful friend.

To learn more about Campus Fellowship check out: www.campusfellowship.com

Testimony | Amanda F – DMACC Student

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:57:00 +0000

Amanda grew up in a Christian home but when she got to college at DMACC- Ankeny she found herself living a double life. God had plans to use her family and a physical injury to totally change her life.

If you want to learn more about Campus Fellowship check out: www.campusfellowship.com

Testimony | Owen L – Drake University

Campus Fellowship — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:45:00 +0000

Drake University student Owen L shares how the Lord began to grab ahold of his life in high school and continued as he started his freshman year of Drake University.

If you are interested in learning more about Campus Fellowship check out: www.campusfellowship.com

Designed | Dominion

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:33:00 +0000

In the beginning, God gave humans dominion over the earth but they chose to cut God (the all-knowing perfect leader) out of this process. Jacob Bennett walks through what this practically looks like and how Jesus is the perfect example of what it looks like to have dominion over the earth.

This message was given at Des Moines Campus Fellowship SLT in 2020. If you would like to learn more about Campus Fellowship, check out: www.campusfellowship.com

Designed | Race and Ethnicity

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:01:00 +0000

Race, racism and what to do. Racism is in the Bible but it does not use the word racism. How do we respond to racism? Dan Rude dives into the Bible to explain a biblical view or race, racism along with explaining philosophy like post-modernism and critical theory and how they have shaped the world.

This message was given at Des Moines Campus Fellowship SLT in 2020. If you would like to learn more about Campus Fellowship, check out: www.campusfellowship.com

Designed | Work and Rest

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 19:53:44 +0000

“The Sabbath is an island of get to in an island of have to.” – Kevin DeYoung Work and Rest. God has modeled a pattern for us, what is that pattern and why is it important? Jacob Bennett looks to Genesis 3 when God established rhythms of work and rest.

This message was given at Des Moines Campus Fellowship SLT in 2020. If you would like to learn more about Campus Fellowship, check out: www.campusfellowship.com

This teaching was referenced in our podcast episode “God Wants You to Rest” check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0alb7nVk3CtP2RjdpuPsKn?si=0091e64199a1405d

Designed | Sexuality

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:42:00 +0000

God is the best teacher and does all things with a purpose. He also created sex with a purpose. Jacob Van Sickle goes through God’s design for gender, sexuality, and identity and how these all relate together.

This message was given at Des Moines Campus Fellowship SLT in 2020. If you would like to learn more about Campus Fellowship, check out: www.campusfellowship.com

Jacob Van Sickle started out as Campus Director in Des Moines and is now a pastor in Providence, Rhode Island.

Designed | Family

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 12:33:00 +0000

Caleb Thompson explains the design for the family, how sin has affected the family and how God has and continues to redeem the family.

This message was given at Des Moines Campus Fellowship SLT in 2020. If you would like to learn more about Campus Fellowship, check out: www.campusfellowship.com

Caleb Thompson is a part of Campus Fellowship Des Moines as a Campus Director.

Designed | Marriage

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 29 May 2023 12:28:00 +0000

Marriage is a powerful thing created by God in Genesis but what is its purpose and why is it important to understand that mission and purpose? Darrin Miedema uses Ephesians 5 go explain how marriage fits into God’s ultimate redemptive narrative!

This message was given at Des Moines Campus Fellowship SLT in 2020. If you would like to learn more about Campus Fellowship, check out: www.campusfellowship.com

Darrin is a Pastor at Walnut Creek Church-Altoona location. He teaches at weekend services, serves on the Managing Elder team, leads the Altoona Local Team, and oversees our Equip Classes. He and his wife, McKenna, have three kids and are members of Walnut Creek Altoona, where Darrin has served as a pastor since 2016.

Designed | In His Image

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 22 May 2023 12:18:00 +0000

What is an image? Matt Heerema gives an overview of God’s design for creation and what it means to be made Imago Dei “in His image” and how we were created to be a prophet, priest, and king.

This message was given at Des Moines Campus Fellowship SLT in 2020. If you would like to learn more about Campus Fellowship, check out: www.campusfellowship.com

Matt serves as pastor in Ames, IA at Stonebrook Community Church, focusing on teaching, leadership, and theological development. He and his wife Nancy have four daughters. Matt is an avid reader and massive sci-fi geek. As a bi-vocational pastor, he also directs Mere Agency whose goal is to help the church use the web to impact the world with the gospel.

God Wants You to Rest

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:02:00 +0000

Dylan Gadberry talks about what he has learned about the Sabbath and what rest looks like. As a Christian, does the Sabbath still apply?

To read the full article check out: https://campusfellowship.com/resource-library/articles/god-wants-you-to-rest/

Where did Discipleship Come From?

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Jake Bennett expands on his article he wrote on campusfellowship.com called “Discipleship: What it Is and What it Is Not“. Did Jesus use the term discipleship? What does it look like?

To read the full article check out: https://campusfellowship.com/resource-library/articles/discipleship-what-it-is-and-what-it-is-not/

Asking Spiritual Questions

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Trey wrote an article about four questions to ask to start spiritual conversations. Trey dives deeper into why it is valuable to have spiritual conversations and our attitude we should have going into them. The 4 questions he talks about in his article are these:

Do you believe in God? Would you consider yourself a spiritual person? What does that mean to you?

Is truth something that you discover or create?

What do you think is the main message of the Bible?

What is the biggest injustice you’ve seen?

To read the article check out this link: https://campusfellowship.com/resource-library/articles/4-questions-for-starting-spiritual-conversations/

Sex: Master, Dirty, or Good Gift?

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 13:21:00 +0000

Caleb Thompson sits down to talk further about sex and what God thinks about it. If you want to read his article check out this link: https://campusfellowship.com/resource-library/articles/sex-master-dirty-or-good-gift/

Book Review: The Abolition of Man

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:12:00 +0000

In this episode Jon Hastings summarizes the entire book in one sentence as well as shares several other thoughts from the book “The Abolition of Man” by C.S. Lewis.

Read the article for more information: https://campusfellowship.com/resource-library/articles/reflections-on-the-abolition-of-man/

Get the book: https://amzn.to/3ZioaZC

Book Review: The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Jon Hastings wrote a review on the book “The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self” by Carl Trueman. In this podcast, we ask Jon more questions about his background as well as further thoughts on the book.

Check out the article at : https://campusfellowship.com/resource-library/articles/reflections-on-the-rise-and-triumph-of-the-modern-self/

Get the book yourself here: https://amzn.to/3iiDhBo

A Strange New World (this is the shorter version of the book): https://amzn.to/3QmRslN

Satisfied | No Longer Purposeless, Ambassadors of the King

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 03:02:35 +0000

2 Corinthians 5:14-21 starts by proclaiming God’s love for us and ends with a glorious calling. Pastor Dan Rude unpacks what God has done for us and what He is doing through us.

This message was given at Winter Retreat 2022 in the YMCA of the Rockies as the last session.

Satisfied | No Longer Strangers, Friends of God

Campus Fellowship — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 13:05:00 +0000

If you are a Christian, God is no longer far away. In fact, God considers you a friend. What does it mean to be a friend of God? Jacob Bennett reviews John 15:9-17 and how it shows what friendship with God looks like and how that affects our friendship with others.

Jacob Bennett is the director of Campus Fellowship the non-profit and has led specific campus ministry in the past.

Satisfied | No Longer Orphans, Children of God

Campus Fellowship — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 13:04:00 +0000

There are different kinds of love. The Bible says that God loves His own with the love of a Father. Pastor Jon Hastings explains that love through John 1:12-13 and how this special love and given identity create a foundation for God’s children to find true freedom and live out of.

Pastor Jon Hastings is the Campus Fellowship Director for Kansas State University and also is the pastor at Vintage Faith Church.

Satisfied | No Longer Alone, Members of the Marvelous Light

Campus Fellowship — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 13:02:00 +0000

1 Peter 2:9-10 boldly proclaims that Christians are a chosen race, a royal priesthood and a holy nation. What does that mean and how does that practically affect someone’s life? And how does the movie Men in Black help us understand this? Blake Joiner explains how our identity includes being a part of something bigger.

This message was given at Winter Retreat 2022 in the YMCA of the Rockies. Blake Joiner is currently the campus director at Grand View University.

Satisfied | No Longer Slaves, Free from Sin

Campus Fellowship — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 13:01:00 +0000

What are Christians to do with freedom? The Bible has many stories of people and individuals being freed. Trey shares the story of the Israelites and their freedom from the Egyptians in Exodus 14 and what it means for us thousands of years later.

This message was given at Winter Retreat 2022 in the YMCA of the Rockies.

Satisfied | No Longer Dead, Made Alive

Campus Fellowship — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000

How are you dead? If you’re reading this it would seem that you’re very alive. Caleb Thompson walks through Ephesians 2:1-10 and explains what the Bible means when it says “you were dead in the trespasses and sin”, and the hope that comes from the “but God” “even when” and “with Christ” in this passage. Caleb Thompson is the Campus Director for Drake University.

This messages was from Winter Retreat 2022 in the YMCA of the Rockies.

Typology | Adam

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 14:45:00 +0000

Pastor Dan Rude walks through the creation of Adam and Eve, the fall of Adam and Eve, the clothing of Adam and Eve and how Adam points forward to Christ!

Dan is a pastor at Walnut Creek Church Downtown. Dan enjoys serving his family and the church, reading the Bible, sharing the gospel, and hanging out with his family and friends. The idea that we represent Christ to this world is a truth that helped Dan make sense of the Bible and the commands of God. After understanding God’s love for him, and that he can join the creator of all things in doing something that counts for eternity, his life has never been the same. Dan and his wife, Meg, have been happily married since 2007. The Lord has blessed them with five children: Quinn, Rex, Myla, Titan, and Jett.

Typology | Abraham

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:41:00 +0000

Genesis 22. Abraham and Isaac. That story is more than just a story about sacrifice, it really is a story celebrating faith. Pastor Tom Brown sheds light on the story of Abraham and Isaac in the context of God’s storyline and how it points to Christ and what a life of faith truly looks like.

Pastor Tom Brown is the founding pastor of Vintage Faith Church in Wichita. He dedicated his life to following Jesus while studying Philosophy at Colorado State University. Tom and his wife, Mandy, have worked together for 18 years in the exhilarating work of creating new churches and new humans. Before moving to Wichita, he was a pastor at Vintage Faith Church in Manhattan, Kansas.

Typology | Job

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 13:24:00 +0000

Pastor Matt Heerema gives a brief overview of the book of Job and what it has to say about suffering, God and Jesus.

Matt serves as pastor at Stonebrook Community Church in Ames, focusing on teaching, leadership, and theological development. He and his wife Nancy have four daughters. He is a musician and led in Stonebrook’s music ministry for 15 years before putting the guitar down. Matt is an avid reader and massive sci-fi geek. As a bi-vocational pastor, he also directs Mere Agency whose goal is to help the church use the web to impact the world with the gospel.

Typology | Joseph

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:07:00 +0000

The story of Joseph includes betrayal, struggles, forgiveness, and how God’s plan involved a redeemer. Pastor Jon Schreiner shares the story of Joseph and how it points to Christ, the ultimate Redeemer. To watch the recording of this message follow this link: https://vimeo.com/343449327

Jon Schreiner serves as a pastor at Walnut Creek Church South. He began attending Walnut Creek Church in 2002 as a freshman at Drake University. He came to know Christ as his savior that same year through Campus Fellowship at Drake and upon graduation went on staff to help start the Grand View Campus Fellowship. Jon served for several years as the College Ministries Director for Drake and Grand View before becoming a pastor in 2013. Jon and his wife, Jenny, have six children: Owen, Eden, Ada, Henry, Ashlee, and David.

Typology | Moses

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 13:02:00 +0000

Moses and Jesus are both the humble, prophet, priest, king, servant, teacher, mediator, intercessor, shepherd and judge. Jacob Bennett walks through the life of Moses and all the similarities between Christ and Moses that point to God’s greatness. If you would like to watch this message check out this link: https://vimeo.com/344851187

Jacob Bennett has been involved with Walnut Creek Church since 2004, and he currently serves as the Downtown Kids’ Director and as a Campus Fellowship Director at DMACC.

Typology | David

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:13:00 +0000

David and Goliath, the age-old story that can become so familiar it gets stale, much like the gospel can for Christians. Pastor Darrin Miedema addresses how David and Goliath’s story points to how the gospel is unexpected, outrageous and the only hope. Pastor Darrin Miedema has been following Christ since the summer of 2003. As a sophomore at Drake University he became actively involved in Campus Fellowship there as well as at Walnut Creek Church. Darrin helped launch Walnut Creek’s Downtown location where he has served as a deacon, and led worship and Community Groups since 2007. Darrin and his wife McKenna have three children: Jackson, Eleanor, and Ruby. They serve at the Altoona location where Darrin is a teaching pastor.

Typology | Ruth

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:46:00 +0000

What is a story arc? What do story arcs have to do with Ruth? Jacob Van Sickle tells the story of Ruth and how it’s so much more than just a 4 chapter love story randomly thrown into the Old Testament. If you would like to watch the video of this message follow this link: https://vimeo.com/347526761

Jacob Van Sickle is now a pastor in Providence Rhode Island, at the time of this recording he was working as Campus Director for Des Moines Campus Fellowship.

The Greatest Story Ever Told | The End (5 of 5)

Campus Fellowship — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:39:00 +0000

Every story needs an ending, and the greatest story ever told must have a good one. Matt Heerema finishes out the last covenant and looks to the future.

This message was given at Fall Conference 2022. Matt Heerema is a pastor at Stonebrook Community Church in Ames, IA.

The Greatest Story Ever Told | The Rescue (4 of 5)

Campus Fellowship — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:30:00 +0000

Throughout the Bible, there is a consistent problem, humanity’s tendency towards destruction and harm towards themselves and the world. The Bible clearly points to the fact that they need to be rescued. Pastor Matt Heerema explains what that rescue is.

This message was given at Fall Conference 2022. Matt Heerema is a pastor at Stonebrook Community Church in Ames, IA.

The Greatest Story Ever Told | The Law (3 of 5)

Campus Fellowship — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:30:00 +0000

Due to technical difficulties, the audio is not the highest quality but we wanted to include what we had! Matt Heerema explains how the Law fits into the Greatest Story Ever Told. Despite what some people might believe, the Law is less of a hammer and more like a mirror.

This message was given as a part of Fall Conference 2022. Matt Heerema is a pastor at Stonebrook Community Church in Ames, IA.

The Greatest Story Ever Told | The Promise (2 of 5)

Campus Fellowship — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:33:00 +0000

Matt Heerema continues the Greatest Story ever told. In Session 2, we start from where we left off, the Covenant with Noah has been established, and now God reveals more of his plan through the covenant with Abraham. The recap of Session 1 that was at the beginning of this message has been cut off due to technical issues, we’ll jump straight into the Tower of Babel.

This message was given at Fall Conference 2022. Matt Heerema is a pastor at Stonebrook Community Church in Ames, IA.

The Greatest Story Ever Told | The Beginning (1 of 5)

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:28:00 +0000

What even is the Bible? How does it actually form one great story? Matt Heerema starts from the beginning explaining what a covenant is and how understanding these will help create a structure to understand the Bible as a whole.

This message was given at Fall Conference 2022. Matt Heerema is a pastor for Stonebrook Community Church in Ames, IA.

The 5 Solas | Scripture Alone: Hearing and Walking with God

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 12:01:00 +0000

Fall Conference 2021 Session 5 given by Luke Anderson.

The 5 Solas | Glory Alone: Aiming Your Life

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:48:00 +0000

Fall Conference Session 4 by John Hastings

The 5 Solas | Grace Alone: God’s Gift

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 12:45:00 +0000

Fall Conference 2021 Session 3 given by Blake Joiner.

The 5 Solas | Faith Alone: Rediscovering Saving Faith

Campus Fellowship — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 12:34:00 +0000

Fall Conference 2021 Session 2: Matt O’Malley

The 5 Solas | Christ Alone: No Other Name

Campus Fellowship — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 02:34:40 +0000

Fall Conference 2021 Session 1 message given by Eric Semjenow

Heaven | Fresh Off the Boat

Campus Fellowship — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:47:00 +0000

How can a salvation army officer on a sinking boat turn and say to another passenger, “Here’s my life vest, I can die better cause I know Jesus.” Matt O’Malley, talks about what it looks like to be strangers and foreigners in this land. (Hebrews 11:13-16)

The Heaven series is a collection of messages given by different Campus Fellowship Directors during Winter Retreat 2020. Matt O’Malley is CF Director for University of Nebraska Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska.

The Winter Retreat is a college conference hosted by Campus Fellowship with the intent to enjoy four days of biblical teaching, authentic worship, and Christian fellowship. Each year we come together to exercise the routine of rest as we get away and get with God.