Help Shape Ministry with College Students

The Mar Thoma Church Diocese of North America is listening to students as it explores how to strengthen ministry at or near U.S. college campuses and assesses a potential funding opportunity. This builds on our youth chaplains, parishes and youth gatherings, and on Lighthouse Ministry, approved by the Diocesan Assembly in May 2026. We want to understand your spiritual questions, experiences and priorities, not assume what you need.

Your views are welcome whether you take part regularly, occasionally, or not at all. Honest feedback, questions, doubts and different views are all welcome. This is not an evaluation of any individual chaplain or parish, and no funding or new programs are guaranteed.

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• Five short sections, mostly tap-to-answer, with a few optional written comments. About 8–10 minutes.
• Participation is voluntary. Only the first (eligibility) question is required; you may skip any other.
• We will not ask for your name or email. Please avoid identifying yourself or others in written answers.
• Responses will be reviewed only by [designated planning team] and reported in summary form for ministry planning and a possible funding proposal.
• Short excerpts are used only with your permission, with identifying details removed.
• We will share what we learn and how it informs the proposed approach.