Jesus brings wholeness and justice at a personal, communal, and systemic level. We’ll show you how to join his work.
Learn how the gospel empowers communities to seek wholeness and justice on campus, utilizing the issues of race and sexuality as case studies
Encounter God and experience Jesus’ heart for wholeness and justice, so that you are better equipped to lead others
Develop a plan for growing your ministry in communal practices of wholeness and justice, addressing common barriers and concerns
Engage with the material in your context!
All your progress will be saved so you can resume where you left off.
This is a quick summary of the material that you can use as a preview of the course or as a refresher once you've taken it.
See a list of the resources referenced in this course, all collected in one spot for your convenience.
Introduction
Before we begin . . .
Lesson 1: Start and Stay with the Gospel
Lesson 2: Jesus' Thesis Statement
Lesson 3: But What Does It Mean To Seek Wholeness and Justice?
Lesson 4: Personal, Communal, Systemic
Lesson 1: Seeking Wholeness and Justice on Campus
Lesson 2: A Healthy Culture of Seeking Wholeness and Justice
Lesson 3: General Justice Pathway
Lesson 1: Engaging the Issues of Sexuality and Race
Lesson 2: Seeking Wholeness and Justice Around Sexuality
Lesson 3: Seeking Wholeness and Justice around Race
Lesson 1: Barriers are Inevitable
Lesson 2: Personal Experience
Lesson 3: Pushback
Lesson 4: Fear of...
Closing Remarks
Before you go . . .
All resources referenced from this course will be linked below for your convenience to view and download. Please adapt these resources to what works for you in your ministry context.
Seek Wholeness and Justice Quicksheet(5-page pdf) This is a quick summary of the material that you can use as a preview of the course or as a refresher once you've taken it! |
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Seek Wholeness and Justice Assessment(2-page pdf) This is a self-assessment to help you evaluate your proficiency in seeking wholeness and justice. |
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Building Trust with LGBTQ+ Students(Ministry Library Page) This article contains tips to help you take the next step in making your community more welcoming and inclusive towards the LGBTQ+/SSA community. |
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How to Create a Justice Pilgrimage of Your Campus(Ministry Library Page) This resource will provide you a step-by-step guide that you can use to create a justice pilgrimage unique to your campus. |
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Beyond Colorblind Small Group Series(Ministry Library Page) This four-week Bible study will help you explore your ethnic identity in light of the gospel. |
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Flourishing Communities Bible Study Series(Ministry Library Page) This seven-week Bible study will help you to create the kind of community that goes beyond just being known —how we live and love each other changes the world around us. |
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Justice Bible Studies(Ministry Library Page) This series is intended to be a foundational resource that propels participants towards a life-long pursuit of justice that is grounded in Jesus. |
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7 Practices of Effective Ministryby Andy Stanley, Reggie Joyner, and Lane Jones This insightful book speaks to every church leader who yearns for a simpler, more effective approach to ministry. |
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Beyond Colorblindby Sarah Shin Ethnicity and evangelism specialist Sarah Shin reveals how our brokenness around ethnicity can be restored and redeemed, for our own wholeness and also for the good of others. |
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Ethnic Identity LifeGuide Bible Studyby Steve Tamayo In this eight-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, Steve Tamayo takes us through passages that open us up to difficult yet important conversations about race, culture, and ethnicity. |
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Generous Justiceby Timothy Keller This book offers readers a new understanding of modern justice and human rights that will resonate with both the faithful and the skeptical. |
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One Bloodby John M. Perkins Dr. Perkins invites us to a deeper love for God and for neighbor—including and especially those that don’t look like us, think like us, or feel like us. |
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Redeeming Sexby Debra Hirsch Discover a holistic, biblical vision of sex and gender that honors God and offers good news to the world. |
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The Next Worshipby Sandra Maria Van Opstal Van Opstal provides biblical foundations for multiethnic worship, with practical tools and resources for planning services that reflect God's invitation for all peoples to praise him. |
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Global Programs(Website) Learn more about Global Programs —short-term, international mission experiences. |
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Global Urban Trek(Website) Learn more about this seven-week immersive experience in megacities across the globe. |
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Justice Programs(Website) Check out this immersion experience in communities and lives of people most affected by issues of injustice in the US where you'll get to listen, learn, and be empowered as a participant in God's Kingdom. |
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This course is part of the Fundamentals of Campus Ministry Bundle, aimed towards a leader of leaders. Check out these related courses.
