The Coffee Hour — Supporting College Students through LCMS U Campus Ministry

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Why is campus ministry important for the faith of young adults today, and how can we support those leading campus ministry? Julianna Shults, DCE (Program Manager, LCMS Youth Ministry), the Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe (Director of Discipleship Ministry for the LCMS Office of National Mission), and the Rev. Sean Kilgo (pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Lawrence, Kansas; coordinator of Campus Ministry, LCMS Kansas District; LCMS Stewardship Presenter) join Andy and Sarah to talk about how campus ministry is critical to the life of young adults, how LCMS U Campus Ministry is meeting their needs, some examples of what LCMS U Campus Ministry looks like today, how congregations can support those leading campus ministry, and what participants in the LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference will gain this year. Learn more at lcms.org/lcmsu and LCMSU.org.

The LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference (Free!)
Thursday, June 4, – Friday, June 5, 2026
Lawrence, Kansas

Registration closes May 13. Learn more at calendar.lcms.org/event/lcms-u-campus-ministry-staff-conference-2026.

Photo credit: LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let’s be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you’d like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

Today’s episode of The Coffee Hour is underwritten in part by Concordia University, St. Paul. You can learn more about Concordia University, St. Paul at csp.edu.