MTP 47: Derek Crews Part 2 On A Professor’s Prayer List: How To Minister To Students Online Meet The Prof, With Shane & Spence podcast

MTP 47: Derek Crews Part 2 on A Professor’s Prayer List: How to Minister to Students Online

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In this episode of Meet The Prof, Shane continues his conversation with Derek Crews, a Professor of Management at Texas Woman’s University. Derek shares how his approach to student relationships has changed over the years as he transitioned from in-person to primarily online teaching. He explains how he intentionally prays for his students and subtly integrates his faith in ways that spark spiritual conversations. From personal prayer lists to inviting students into his home for the holidays, Derek offers practical examples of how Christian professors can influence students for Christ in both virtual and in-person settings.

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Main Takeaways:

Christian professors can make an impact even in online teaching by praying for students by name.
Small gestures, such as responding to students with empathy, can lead to deep spiritual conversations.
Faculty members can display their faith in their office through religious symbols and literature.
Inviting students into personal life events, like family gatherings, can create opportunities for mentorship.
Professors have more legal freedom than they may realize when it comes to faith expressions in the workplace.

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