Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4: 10

In an increasingly digital world, Maplewood Academy is taking an exciting new step by launching a dedicated social media platform for their Campus Ministries. This initiative stems from a desire to meet students where they are— focusing on training young leaders and creating a space that fosters faith, connection and spiritual growth, while enhancing their ministry skills.

Why social media for Campus Ministries?

At Maplewood Academy, we believe our mission extends beyond traditional classrooms; it’s about training young people to be God’s missionaries. As an academy that loves the Lord, we are dedicated to equipping students for His work.

Through this new initiative, Campus Ministries will empower students to explore their faith, ask questions, share their testimonies, grow together in Christ, and share His love with a broader audience. This is not just another social media account; it’s a ministry designed to impact lives in meaningful ways. After all, social media is more than just a platform for updates and entertainment—it’s a dynamic space for meaningful conversations and connections as well.

The vision: Student-led, Spirit-focused

One of the most exciting aspects of this project is the involvement of students in leading and creating content. From devotionals to testimonies, faith-filled podcasts (audio and video), Praise & Worship on Friday evenings, and live prayer sessions, the heart of this platform is student leadership. We believe that giving students a voice in ministry will encourage them to take ownership of their faith while also inspiring their peers.

Through videos, posts and stories, students will share their personal experiences with Jesus—creating a ripple effect that spreads hope, encouragement and inspiration. Whether it’s a brief testimony, a Bible study session, or a praise report, each piece of content will reflect our desire to draw others closer to Jesus. MWA staff, faculty, alumni and the community are also welcome to join in!

What you can expect

The Campus Ministries social media platform will feature a variety of content aimed for the student body and beyond. Our goal is to make this platform a place where faith can be discussed openly and where everyone can find spiritual nourishment, no matter where they are in their journey. Additionally, we are encouraging students to invite friends and family to follow the platform to expand our reach to even more people who might be looking for hope and guidance.

A gift that made it possible and looking ahead

We’re incredibly grateful for the generous donation that has allowed us to purchase the initial media equipment needed to bring this vision to life. We need more equipment (cameras, lenses, tripods, microphones, lights, etc.), but this gift has inspired us to start and create content that we hope will touch hearts and change lives.

This is just the beginning. As we move forward, we plan to expand our content, collaborate with other ministries, and create even more opportunities for students to engage with their faith online. We invite you to follow, share and support us as we start on this new chapter. But mostly, keep us in your prayers!

Stay tuned for more updates and join us as we bring faith to the forefront of the digital world. Together, we can build a community that shares the love of Christ with everyone, everywhere until He comes!

Maplewood Academy: learn, connect, and grow in Jesus!

September DeFranca is the chaplain/Bible teacher at Maplewood Academy in Hutchinson, Minnesota.