In Episode 37, we talk with Emily Hitchens of Butler University Catholic campus ministry! Emily shares her tips for avoiding burnout, balancing work and study and what she admires about Celtics (and former Butler coach) Brad Stevens.

Emily's ministry website: http://www.butler-catholic.org/

Emily also cohosts The Last Pew, a Catholic show in Indianapolis: http://www.lastpewradio.com/talent

For more about Vera Cruz Advisory, our sponsor for this podcast, visit their website: http://veracruzdev.weebly.com/

In Episode 36 we talk with Matt Faley of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Matt's team ministers to over a dozen campuses and does a tremendous job of keeping the first things (ministry, prayer, goals) on the front burner.

For more information about Matt and his work, visit: www.indycatholic.org

Special thanks to our sponsor, Vera Cruz Advisory. Vera Cruz helps non-profits accomplish their missions and has been a great support of CCMA. For more about Vera Cruz, visit: http://veracruzdev.weebly.com/

In Episode 35 we talk with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., the Director of the Catholic Apostolate Center. Fr. Frank's team is leading the way when it comes to utilizing technology for the purposes of evangelization, communication and teamwork.

For more information about Fr. Frank, http://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/director.html

For the many resources and tools offered by the CAC: http://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/resources.html

In Episode 34 we talk with Friar Mario Serrano, OFM, Conv., Pastoral Associate for University Ministry at Indiana State University. Friar Mario discusses the role that transition plays in campus ministry and what he hopes his students learn about St. Francis.

For more about Friar Mario's team: http://www.stjoeup.org/stjoe6_018.htm

How do you locate and contact incoming freshmen? While some colleges readily share this information with campus ministries, others do not. The Newman Connection provides high schools with a way to connect with colleges, linking students with Catholic campus ministries around the country.

Matt Zerrusen, co-founder of Newman Connection and Mike St. Pierre of CCMA chat about the opportunities and challenges of the hinge between high school and college.

In addition, Matt shares with listeners a brand new initiative of the Newman Connection called The Upper Room.

For more information about Matt and Newman Connection, visit: http://www.newmanconnection.com/

In Episode 32, we interview Keith Borchers of Evangelium Consulting. Keith is an expert when it comes to healthy teamwork and has helped many Catholic ministries fine-tune their approach to achieving results through their team.

For more information about Evangelium, visit: http://evangeliumconsulting.com/about

In Episode 31 we interview Lou Charest of Catholic Relief Services. For more info about how CRS impacts campuses around the country, visit www.university.crs.org.

Have you signed up for one of CCMA's upcoming events? www.ccmanet.org/events

Have you joined the exclusive email group for news related to the CCMA National Convention? www.ccmanet.org/convention2018

In Episode 30 we talk with John Paul Lichon of Verso Ministries. John Paul is an expert at taking college students on pilgrimages to sacred sites.

Verso is generous enough to offer CCMA members $100 off the upcoming pilgrimage to Hawaii. Just enter "ccma100" in the promo code box when you sign up for the Hawaii event.

In addition, we recommend the article, "5 Reasons to Organize a Pilgrimage on Your Campus" here: versoministries.com/ccma

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Have you checked out the CCMA Events page? Head over to www.ccmanetwork.org/events and sign up today for an upcoming campus minister event.

In Episode 29 we interview Lillie Romeiser (Director of Campus Ministry) and Fr. Rob Spalding (Pastor) of St. Paul's Newman Center and Catholic Community.

You can find out more about their work at: http://www.newmancenter.org/home.html

We talk about managing the tension of integrating students with adult "residents". With Lent around the corner, we also learned what their team is planning to do in order to reach out to even more students on Ash Wednesday and beyond.

Episode 28: Jill Rauh & Thelma Ekoacha (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)

This week, we talk about advocacy and the Catholic call to participate in the political process. We have some practical ways for you to get involved and let your voice be heard.

Jill and Thelma invite campus ministers and their students to participate in the following important events:

Feb. 7, 2017 at 2 p.m. EST – Legislative Advocacy Issues Briefing webinar.

Feb. 20-24, 2017 – In-district visits to the home offices of the new Congress during Congressional Recess Week.

Feb. 3-6, 2018 – Young Leaders Initiative at the 2018 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering.

To sign up and learn more, visit catholicsocialministrygathering.org.

For rapid sign up to the Feb. 7 webinar, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/called-to-the-common-good-advocate-for-justice-in-your-local-district-tickets-30081611911