About PC(USA) Collegiate Ministries

The PC(USA) Collegiate Ministries support the work of over 1,300 higher education ministries serving on behalf of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The ministry may be a chaplaincy at a private college, a campus ministry at a state university or a program of PC(USA) congregations located in an academic community. All believe colleges and universities are places “Where God Already Is."

Did you know?

The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) has adopted a churchwide mission strategy for ministry in higher education. “Renewing the Commitment” continues to guide the witness of the Office of Collegiate Ministries.  [Read more]

• 62 chaplaincies are serving more than 100,000 college students at PC(USA)-related colleges and universities.
• 352 campus based collegiate ministries are accountable/connected to a PC(USA) governing body.
• More than 700 PC(USA) congregations have special ministries serving students, faculty and staff of nearby colleges and universities.
• PC(USA)-related collegiate ministries have a presence at more than 1150 higher education institutions in America.

To find these collegiate ministries, use the Campus Ministry Locator.

For more “facts and stats," download By the Numbers.

Collegiate Ministries is for:

Students

The Mission of Higher Education Ministry by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has ministry to, with, by and for college students as its central focus. [Read more]

Ministry staff

Whether you are a chaplain, campus based minister, congregational staff member or something unique consider this web page as a personal one for you and your colleagues. [Read more]

Chaplains

Chaplains are persons in higher education ministry who are supported by the educational institutions themselves. They may be known as Chaplains, College Ministers or Deans of the Chapel. [Read more]

Ecclesiastical partners

Presbytery, synod and regional body related persons with higher education ministry responsibilities are invited to meet their counterparts. [Read more]

Parents

Between on campus ministries and congregations actively reaching out to students, there is a ministry near where your child is attending college. [Read more]

Donors

Not long ago in a presbytery or synod near you, money was routinely allocated to support the collegiate ministries serving the Presbyterian Church. [Read more]

Churchwide strategy for higher education

The 213th General Assembly (2001) adopted a churchwide mission strategy for ministry in higher education, called "Renewing the Commitment." That continues to guide the witness of the Office of Collegiate Ministries. Read more.

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