The Campus is Claimed! Fuel the Vision through Prayer and Giving!
“He is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.” — Eph. 3:20
One of the most thrilling highlights of our Annual Conference 2026 was the explosive report from Rev. Jonathan Lee's Campus Ministry at the University of Minnesota—a massive mission field of over 56,000 students. Launched on September 26, 2025, with just 7 people, this Christ-centered, Spirit-filled ministry has already surged to over 25 active students! They are rapidly outgrowing their current space and urgently need a larger facility to accommodate this momentum. Praise the Lord for what He is multiplying!
However, the urgency before us could not be clearer or more sobering. Recent studies by Lifeway Research reveal that roughly 70% of young adults who attend church as teenagers drop out during their college years. According to NCES's data, nearly 750,000 and 840,000 students on campuses across our conference represent a massive, urgent mission field right in our backyard that our 190 churches must boldly claim through prayer and action. Rev. Lee cannot stand on this battlefield alone. We cannot afford to sit on the sidelines.
As the African proverb reminds us, "It takes a village to raise a child." It’s time for our entire Conference of 190 churches to become the village that raises, protects, and equips these students. Together, we can build a spiritual army, forge bold disciples of Jesus, and launch kingdom leaders into every sector of society. “Whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”
We invite you and your church to anchor this movement with your Prayer Shield. Let’s unite in prayer, carrying these strategic battle points directly into our church prayer closets.
For the Leadership: Rev. Jonathan Lee
Divine Empowerment: Pray for an outpouring of supernatural wisdom, physical and spiritual stamina, and a dedicated team of co-laborers to join his side.
Financial Breakthrough: Pray for immediate, abundant funding to secure a larger gathering space and resources for outreach, retreats, and community meals.
For the Students
Supernatural Favor: Pray for open doors and exceptional favor with university officials, professors, and student government leaders.
A Massive Spiritual Awakening: Pray that students root their identity, security, and destiny firmly in God.
Authentic Community: Pray that every student finds a true spiritual home marked by biblical truth, fierce accountability, and deep support.
Spiritual Resilience: Pray for unshakeable strength to overcome temptation, mental stress, anxiety, and cultural distractions.
Bold Witness: Pray that students, fully secure in God’s love, share Christ confidently and courageously with their peers.
