I. Objectives

     A. To multiply the effectiveness of classroom outreach by training and mobilizing students, laymen, and
           pastors to do classroom outreach.

     B. To help fulfill the Great Commission.

 II. Reasons to Involve Others

     A. Scripture teaches multiplication (II Timothy 2:2; Matthew 28:18-20).

     B. We will never get the job done alone.

     C. Others will grow spiritually and gain boldness as they take a stand in the classroom.

 III. Guidelines for Involving Students in Classroom Outreach

     A. Emphasize the potential mission field in the classroom.

         1. Estimate the potential number of students in your university who could be influenced by Christian
             students in the classroom. The following calculation gives an example. Fill in conservative estimates
            from your own campus.

           Average number of students in a class    25
          Times average number of classes a CCC student would take per term X4
          Equals number of students a CCC student could influence per term through his or her classes  100
          Times number of terms per school year     X3
          Equals number of students a CCC student could influence per school year
          through his or her classes  300
         Times number of involved students      50
         Equals number of students that all CCC students could influence through their classes in a
         given year    15,000

     2. Note that "involved students" would not necessarily need to be action group students. Discovery group
         students could bring up Christ in class discussions, share Christ with classmates, etc. Of course, there
         will be overlap – more than one Campus Crusade student in the same class, non-Christian students have
         Campus Crusaders in each of their classes, etc. Still, the potential for influencing people for
        Christ through the classroom is enormous, especially if you involve other Christian groups.

    B. Realize that motivation is key. Here are some suggestions for motivating students:

         1. Do classroom lecturing yourself and let them watch. Their faith and courage will grow as they see you
             take a stand in what they may feel is "the lion's den."

         2. Tell "war stories," especially about things students have done or things staff did while students.
             Encourage students who have done classroom lecturing to share their experiences at LTC.

         3. Explain the benefits of and necessity for classroom lecturing:
            a. It combats heresy in the academic arena. (Do they have friends who have "tubed" spiritually because
               of college courses?)
            b. It helps to reach the unreached, commuters and others. (Ask a student to est1mate the total number of
               students in all  his classes this  term, then multiply that by the number of terms he is in college to see
              the potential number of people he could influence for Christ. Show him the calculation in "A" above.)
            c. It can provide warm contacts for evangelism and discipleship and help a student reach his ministry
                objectives.
            d. It can help strengthen a student's faith.
            e. Jesus wants us to stand up for Him. "For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, of him will the
               Son of Man be ashamed when He comes in His glory" (Luke 9: 26).

         4. Encourage them that they can do it and God can use them.

     C. Suggest these specific ways that students can share through classrooms.

         1. Write term papers
            a. Consult "How to Prepare a Classroom Lecture" for principles also applicable to writing papers.
            b. Share topic ideas from various CL topic lists.
            c. Brainstorm with them and get other students to share ideas.
            d. Warn students against plagiarism. (Usually it's all right to get general ideas from others, but the basic
                work should come be the student's own or else clearly documented.)

         2. Bring Christ into classroom discussions.
            a. Look for ways to relate the gospel. Issues that center on human nature are great. One might suggest
                that the "historical Christian perspective suggests a solution to such a problem."
            b. Tell students that if a professor ever makes a statement such as, "We want to be open-minded and
                consider all views," they should write it down verbatim and date it. They may be able to use his
                statement to open doors or to answer other's criticism when they discuss Christ.
            c. Realize that other believers will be encouraged to speak out as one does.

         3. Have students themselves speak.
            a. Encourage the student to ask his professor, if he will allow the student to present his paper to the
                class or to present an alternative  view. Make it good!
            b. Utilize speech classes.

         4. Have students invite outside speakers
            a. For suggestions on setup, see "How to Line up Classroom Meetings."
            b. Have the class listen to and evaluate a tape or film.

         5. Encourage students to share individually with their classmates and professors.
            a. Note that this personal contact can be of great lasting value.
            b. Consider these steps that some students have used with success:
                1. First class: Sit by and introduce yourself to a classmate.
                2. Second class: Sit by him again and strike up a casual conversation after class.
                3. Third class: Ask him to read an article in Collegiate Challenge and set up an appointment to get
                    his opinion on it.
            c. Remember, professors need to hear! Some students have made an point of sharing with every
                professor they have during each term.

     C. Note these additional suggestions for students.

             1. Be tactful and respect the professor.
            2. Do your homework.
            3. Do not be afraid to suffer rejection; do not compromise your convictions for fear of being graded
                down (Acts 14:22; II Timothy 3:12).

     D. For additional ideas, take students through the sections on Classroom outreach in the "Yellow Pages"
           Campus Manual.

 IV. Guidelines for Involving Layman and Pastors in Classrooms

     A. Consider what happened in Atlanta, 1974-1975.

             1. A local team of classroom lecturers was formed and trained by one coordinator. The speakers were
                 from various vocations:
                pastors, a real estate agent, a dentist, a college professor, a high school teacher, a engineer, an
               airplane pilot, a professional writer, and Campus Crusade staff.
            2. They were prepared to speak on a total of more than 60 topics.
            3. In one year, the team spoke to 3,000 students in 150 classes on six campuses.

     B. Realize the value of such a team.
            1. The project uses local talent and is low in cost.
            2. Businessmen relate well to students (especially students who aspire to their professions).
            3. Businessmen can help relations with professors. The same speaker can return to the same classes in
                 later terms.
            4. A team effort increases the number of topics and thus increases the potential number of classes.
            5. The speakers get turned on and discipled.
            6. It is a great way to expose and disciple students, especially on non-staff campuses.

     C. Recruit, train and mobilize a local CL team for an outreach week.
            1. Recruit.
                a. Pray for God to raise up speakers.
                b. Start with a few friends; ask around and build.
                c. Screen potential speakers to be sure they would relate well in the classroom. Listen to them speak
                   or ask a friend whose judgment your trust. You might require them to observe and practice before 
                   letting them speak, especially if you have doubts.
                d. Challenge them with helping to evangelize the universities!

         2. Train.
                a. Gather them at a meeting for motivation and instruction. Teach them how to prepare and present a
                    lecture.
                b. Let them observe someone speak, practice it, try it, and then meet with you for evaluation.
                c. Prepare resumes and topic lists. Get them to submit them to you.
                d. Work at cultivating friendships with them.

         3. Lay the groundwork (two months before outreach week).
                a. Especially on new campuses, meet the president to explain the "Classroom Lecture Series." Pray
                   for influential businessmen open doors.
                b. See the academic dean, department heads and professors. Assure the administrators (if they ask)
                    that you merely want to inform them and speak with professors personally.
                c. Ask God for wisdom on whether or not you should work through the administration first or go
                    directly to the professors.

         4. Line up classes.
                a. See "How to Line up a Classroom Meeting."
                b. Get professors to commit themselves to topics rather than speakers, and have them suggest several
                    dates. This flexibility will help greatly in coordination.
                c. Tell professors you will call them in 7-10 days to confirm.

         5. Coordinate (two or three weeks before the outreach week).
                a. Make out a tentative schedule, matching speakers with topics and classes.
                b. Confirm the speaking engagements with all the speakers first.
                c. Then confirm the topic, speaker, time, date and location with the professors.
                d. Have speakers call professors the following week for a "pre-class interview" over the phone.
                e. Print and distribute schedules. (Use discretion in giving schedules of all classes to professors, as
                    some might cancel if they feel you have too many.)
                f. Recruit students to assist speakers, handle comment cards.

         6. Execute.
                a. Supervise to ensure smooth operation.
                b. Observe speakers for evaluation; have others observe for training.
                c. Meet with team before, during and after for prayer, sharing and encouragement.
                d. Channel cards to staff and students for follow-up.