The Association of College Ministries is a worldwide organization committed to reaching the 65 million college students of the world with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The ACM strives to accomplish this objective by offering a network of support for ministries on university campuses through providing retreats, leadership training conferences, ministry resource tools, mission trip and internship opportunities, consulting, mentoring, and serving as a catalyst for planting new campus ministries.
ACM offers three levels of Membership: Advanced, Basic and Affiliate. Basic Membership allows the ministry the opportunity to be listed alongside other members on the ACM website, in the Christian Standard, and at all national conferences/events where the ACM has a booth. The Advanced Membership includes the above listings, as well as the following: discounts at both the CMR and NSC, job posting on the ACM website, resource sharing on a private network, and free ministry resources when offered at CMR. The Affiliate Membership is offered for non-campus ministry organizations that desire to receive communication from ACM and invitations to CMR and NSC.
THE ACM OFFERS:Campus Ministers’ Retreat – At the end of a long, tough school year, we provide the chance for campus ministers to get away to a quiet place and be refreshed with times of praise and worship, be encouraged through quality speakers, and be rejuvenated by spending time in God’s natural world.
National Student Conference – Each August 500 top student leaders from campus ministries across the nation gather to hear motivating speakers, to be equipped in practical seminars, and to be inspired by creative worship experiences.
Mentoring and Networking – Campus ministry can be a lonely calling. The ACM seeks to connect up ministers for mutual encouragement and the sharing of ideas and resources.
Discounted Registration for Ministry Retreats and National Conferences – The ACM officers work to obtain reduced rates for particular national gatherings. These special rates are comminicated to members.
Mission Trip Opportunities – Member ministries are encouraged to support and network with other ministries in conducting combined mission trips for more cost-effective outreach.
New Campus Ministry Plants – The ACM is beginning new efforts to assist in a more strategic movement of planting new works on campuses in areas of need within the U.S. and around the world.
Directory Listings of Campus Ministries – Information regarding member ministries is made available to members and outside interested parties for reference vai a pdf available on our downloads page.
Campus Ministry Internship Network – Ministries seeking or providing interns are encouraged to connect with other member ministries in order to maximize internship experiences.
Representation at National Conventions – The ACM represents member ministries at national gatherings and conferences such as the North American Christian Convention, the National Missionary Convention, and Catalyst.