About Us
What is Matrix Campus Ministry?
Matrix Campus Ministry is a partnership between five area ELCA congregations who have come together to create a new way to do ministry with young adults in the greater Kalamazoo area.
When we were challenged by the synod to reinvigorate the ELCA presence at Western Michigan University, we decided to flip the traditional model over. Rather than hire a new campus pastor, we’re sharing the ministerial duties and investing in the young adults as interns in our congregations. They are sharing their gifts and passions with the church, and receiving a small stipend for their work. We’re helping them build intergenerational relationships, and providing them supervision for their internship projects, as well as mentors in their chosen fields. We are accompanying them during this transitional time between specialized youth ministry, and participation in a multi-generational congregation. Additionally, they have opportunities twice per month to come together as a Matrix community, to share a meal together along with their progress within the congregations.
Why call ourselves Matrix?
The definition of matrix is an environment in which something develops. That’s our goal… to create an environment for these young adults where they can connect with people of faith who will support and encourage them, grow in their skills and passions, and have the opportunity to lead projects that benefit the surrounding community.
Connect. Grow. Lead. See what develops.
Matrix Campus Ministry is a partnership between five area ELCA congregations who have come together to create a new way to do ministry with young adults in the greater Kalamazoo area.
When we were challenged by the synod to reinvigorate the ELCA presence at Western Michigan University, we decided to flip the traditional model over. Rather than hire a new campus pastor, we’re sharing the ministerial duties and investing in the young adults as interns in our congregations. They are sharing their gifts and passions with the church, and receiving a small stipend for their work. We’re helping them build intergenerational relationships, and providing them supervision for their internship projects, as well as mentors in their chosen fields. We are accompanying them during this transitional time between specialized youth ministry, and participation in a multi-generational congregation. Additionally, they have opportunities twice per month to come together as a Matrix community, to share a meal together along with their progress within the congregations.
Why call ourselves Matrix?
The definition of matrix is an environment in which something develops. That’s our goal… to create an environment for these young adults where they can connect with people of faith who will support and encourage them, grow in their skills and passions, and have the opportunity to lead projects that benefit the surrounding community.
Connect. Grow. Lead. See what develops.
