What is CV & FCD?

Campus Ventures is an inter-denominational student ministry. We are located on several campuses in  Wyoming, Nebraska, South Dakota and Mexico. Our purpose is to glorify God by knowing and loving Him and leading others to be devoted disciplemakers for Jesus Christ.

The Foundation for Christian Discipleship (FCD) oversees and administrates the ministries of Campus Ventures. FCD also is involved in furthering the cause of Christian Discipleship in the region through financial support, training and seminars. FCD also is a channel for individuals to donate to people enrolled in seminaries or Bible colleges as well as those involved in a disciple making ministry throughout the world.

Statement of Faith

We believe:

That the Bible is the verbally inspired Word of God without error in the original writings, and the supreme and final authority in doctrine and practice. (2 Timothy 3:16,17; 2 Peter 1:21; John 17:17)

That there is one God eternally existing in three equal persons-Father, Son and Holy Spirit, who have the same nature and attributes but who are distinct in office and activity. (Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14)

That the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, became man, without ceasing to be God, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin, Mary, in order that he might reveal God and redeem sinful man. We believe that he accomplished our redemption through his death on the cross as a substitutionary sacrifice. We believe that our redemption and salvation is guaranteed by his literal physical resurrection from the dead. (John 1:1,14,18; Luke 1:35; Romans 8:1,38,39  4:25)

We believe that salvation is a gift of God and is received by man through faith in Jesus Christ. We beleve man is justified by grace through faith apart from works and that all true believers once saved are secure in Christ forever. (John 10:27-30; Acts 13:38,39; Romans 6:23  8:1,38,39; Ephesians 2:8-10)

Our Story

Campus Ventures was founded in 1991 as an inter-denominational college organization created for the purpose of helping students interested in becoming more like Christ. The new testament provides an example of mentoring and discipleship. This method of spiritual development was and is what makes Campus Ventures unique. Since the organization’s inception it has been directed by Dave Medders until his retirement in May 2006. Jack Hall has since taken the helm as director. Campus Ventures has grown to expand throughout the region. Colleges with Campus Ventures include the University of Wyoming, Casper College, Northwest College, Black Hills State University, Sheridan College and Western Nebraska Community College. Campus Ventures has been on several campuses in San Luis Potosi, Mexico since 2000 and started a campus ministry there in 2006.  In 1997 Campus Ventures entered into a partnership with Campus Crusade for Christ.

The Foundation For Christian Discipleship began in 1988 as a governing board of Campus Ventures and a valuable asset to the church community and lay people. The objectives in creating the Foundation were to provide accountability for Campus Venture’s staff, financial management and proper management of time and material resources. The board has consisted of community members ranging from stock brokers to pastors in the positions of president, director, trustee board member or advisory/reference member. In the early 90′s the Foundation also adopted the duties of assisting college graduates in their post-collegiate spiritual growth and ministry as they discipled others. The board has also adopted the task of distributing contributions to those wishing to be supported in their missionary or seminary endeavors. And, recently the Foundation has begun to assist local churches develop their discipleship materials.

Mission Statement

The Great Commission is our call to reach this generation with the gospel of Jesus Christ. We want to influence people in such a way that they will quickly help fulfill the great commission. Therefore, students are trained to disciple others by those who received discipling themselves. Being a discipler and leader thus requires Godly character, knowledge, skill, wisdom and relational fluency. The Foundation is committed to equipping graduates, laymen and those interested in seminary and missions with the characteristics of a disciple and disciple maker. Campus Ventures, a ministry of the Foundation, is devoted to college students in the Wyoming, Nebraska and South Dakota region in an effort to equip them with Godly character, ministry skills and vision which will enhance their post collegiate interests.