Survival Guide for Christians on Campus: How to be students and disciples at the same time

by Tony Campolo, William Willimon

The contemporary college campus is filled with spiritual surprises, daily dilemmas, and difficult questions. Will the Christian faith hold up under the scrutiny of the new knowledge and ideas that bombarded students on the college campus?

Tony Campolo and Dr. Will Willimon -- college professors and seasons authors and speakers -- insist that the Christian faith is not threatened by tough questions. They maintain that some of the greatest minds the human race has produced have put hard questions to Jesus and come away more firm in their faith and more convinced of its truth than ever before.

Whether you are a committed Christian or one who is still exploring the Christian faith, this book will provide sound answers to difficult questions. Open this book and find the help and heart to walk into the jungle of campus life and walk out more than a conqueror.

208 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2002

About the author

Anthony Campolo was an American sociologist, Baptist pastor, author, public speaker, and spiritual advisor to U.S. President Bill Clinton. Campolo was known as one of the most influential leaders in the evangelical left and was a major proponent of progressive thought and reform within the evangelical community. He also became a leader of the Red-Letter Christian movement, which aims to put emphasis on the teachings of Jesus. Campolo was a popular commentator on religious, political, and social issues, and had been a guest on programs such as The Colbert Report, The Charlie Rose Show, Larry King Live, Nightline, Crossfire, Politically Incorrect and The Hour.

Reviews

[Luís Branco · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is an interesting book, simple and direct in what is regarded the fundamental principle of the Christian faith. I am not certain that a young person will choose to read it, but it is a very good suggestion for long study with a youth group. Nevertheless, I think that the chapter about Pentecostalism is unnecessary, I am not sure if it is a legitimate question asked by a young person. By the way, I am not pentecostal ;-) I guess that the writer mix a bit with character issues implied on the fruit of the Spirit with the gifts of the Spirit. In any case, I recommend it for youth leaders!