3The university campus is the most strategic mission field in the world. It's a statement recited often in campus ministry circles. But who is going to do something about it? If the future of our world runs through the institutions that shape minds and hearts, then surely God is calling us to take the Gospel to all universities and colleges-especially those without any significant witness to the life, death, resurrection, and hope of Jesus. While the vision and calling of God to disciple college students on new campuses is vital, the path is foggy. Pioneering campus ministry is a multifaceted process, and many find it too daunting to attempt. Campuses have distinct personalities and histories that require a missionary heart and aptitude for learning. It requires commitment, but it is lined with fulfillment and rewarding transformation. In Pioneering Campus Ministry, Matt Herman will help guide you down the path of thinking like a campus pioneer. From looking into the way Jesus pioneered His group of young adults, to the stages of growth, this book examines how to think through the nuances of pioneering ministry. Matt Herman has served as a campus missionary director for over 15 years. Brought up in a campus missionary home, he has been surrounded by university missions his entire life. His involvement in campus ministry as a college student was pivotal in his personal faith development and he is passionate about helping college students also experience the life changing power of Jesus Christ. He lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with his wife and three children.