LuMinary Campus Ministry Resource Hub

What is the LuMinary?

The LuMinary is an online Resource Hub and Community, open to Campus Ministry practitioners who are members of LuMin. There are over 100 courses, guides, sample documents, and small group sessions available. In addition to the resources, the LuMinary includes a virtual community aspect, which is a space for LuMin practitioners to interact, ask questions, celebrate joys, etc.

What’s included in the LuMinary Resource Hub?

This list doesn’t include everything available – just a sampling to help you know what you can access through membership!

Student Ministry

  • Sample service learning trip itineraries
  • Lenten Challenges
  • Queer Bible Study Curriculum (20 sessions)
  • Campus Outreach: “Question Thursday”
  • Webinar: Welcoming New Students in the Fall

Working With Young Adults

  • Mental Health Training
  • Anti-Racism Training
  • Anti-Ableism Training
  • Gender & Sexuality Training

Fundraising & Financial Management

  • Sample Annual Appeal Letters
  • Teach-in: Running a Trivia Night Fundraiser
  • Guide to Receiving Extraordinary Gifts (bequests, annuities, stocks, etc.)
  • Webinar: Managing Campus Ministry Endowments

Campus Ministry Administration

  • Board Training Videos (7 part series)
  • Board Job Description
  • Tips for dealing with Dysfunctional Boards
  • Strategic Planning guide

Campus Ministry Foundations

  • Theological Framework for Campus Ministry
  • Resources on working with Seekers
  • 2018 Research Study on ELCA Campus Ministry

Frequently Asked Questions

I’m a LuMin member, how do I access the LuMinary?

The LuMinary Resource Hub is a benefit for all dues-paying members of the LuMin Network. Visit the Membership Page to pay your dues. Resource hub access is based on those who have paid dues in the current calendar year. 

LuMin Members can access the  LuMinary Resource Hub by clicking here.

If you are having trouble logging in, please email education@luminelca.org for technical support.

I am a board member, synod staff person, or another person who cares about campus ministry. Can I join the LuMinary?

The LuMinary is a space just for campus ministry practitioners who are members of LuMin. However, LuMin is working on developing a resource hub for other campus ministry supporters that will be available for free to anyone who wants to support campus ministry. Please check back for updates in the future.

I can log in, but I’m not quite sure what to do next. Can you help me?

Within the LuMinary you can navigate to all of your courses and communities by clicking on the “My Dashboard” link in the top left corner of the page. Front here, you will see all of the content that you can access. For more information, view the short video about navigating the LuMinary below.

Exploring the Luminary Resource Hub on Mobile – Watch Video

I want to use the LuMinary on my mobile device. How can I do that?

You can access the LuMinary on your mobile device by downloading the Thinkific App in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. After you download the Thinkific App, you can log in using the same credentials you use on the web version.

Installing Luminary on Your Phone 📱 – Watch Video