W i s d o m g a p
Wisdomgap can be summed up in one word: Conversations
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Conversations to EDUCATE
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Conversations to CHALLENGE
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Conversations to EVANGELIZE
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Conversations to EDUCATE
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Conversations to CHALLENGE
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Conversations to EVANGELIZE
Since 2015, the hub for Wisdomgap's mission is the state university (e.g. University of South Florida, University of North Florida, University of Florida, Trinity Baptist College).
I cast my net in the form of two folding chairs and a chalkboard easel. On the easel I write a question to peak interest and prompt discussion. I fill the one chair and then wait quietly for someone to fill the other.
Every week, with the exception of one, students have come by of their own accord to discuss either the topic on the board or something that concerns them. In each case I endeavor to meet the student where they are at and through questions and discussion lead them to the Christ of the gospel.
In some cases the time is too short or the distance of that soul's mind from the things of the Lord is so great that getting to a conclusion in Christ comes to an early end. Still, questions remain so students often return and we continue the conversation.
As a ministry to Millennials and college students, I ask that you consider the following:
In short, the Wisdomgap collegiate ministry is a Paul-at-Mars-Hill type ministry that is fundamentally dispersive in character, and is able to reach the unreached people groups of this world in that the world has come to the USA through our nation's universities. Wisdomgap represents an opportunity and platform for evangelism, teaching, and missions for every church in every state in the union.
If you would like to start something like Wisdomgap at your local university, do not hesitate to reach out.
Blessings,
Peter Van Kleeck Th.M.
I cast my net in the form of two folding chairs and a chalkboard easel. On the easel I write a question to peak interest and prompt discussion. I fill the one chair and then wait quietly for someone to fill the other.
Every week, with the exception of one, students have come by of their own accord to discuss either the topic on the board or something that concerns them. In each case I endeavor to meet the student where they are at and through questions and discussion lead them to the Christ of the gospel.
In some cases the time is too short or the distance of that soul's mind from the things of the Lord is so great that getting to a conclusion in Christ comes to an early end. Still, questions remain so students often return and we continue the conversation.
As a ministry to Millennials and college students, I ask that you consider the following:
- Millennials and college students are at a place where they begin to make what they know and believe, their own.
- College students often leave the university and then disperse at break or graduation.
- Many college students are from other parts of the world where the gospel is restricted or denied.
In short, the Wisdomgap collegiate ministry is a Paul-at-Mars-Hill type ministry that is fundamentally dispersive in character, and is able to reach the unreached people groups of this world in that the world has come to the USA through our nation's universities. Wisdomgap represents an opportunity and platform for evangelism, teaching, and missions for every church in every state in the union.
If you would like to start something like Wisdomgap at your local university, do not hesitate to reach out.
Blessings,
Peter Van Kleeck Th.M.
About Peter Van Kleeck
Peter is a graduate of Clearwater Christian College where he finished with a B.A. in Biblical Studies. He then went on to Westminster Theological Seminary (East) where he graduated with an M.A.R in Theological Studies. After a brief stint in the Th.M. program at Capital Bible Seminary he transferred to graduate from Calvin Theological Seminary with a Th.M. in Philosophical Theology. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. from Liberty University in Christian Theology and Apologetics. Peter has presented papers at both the Evangelical Theological Society's regional meeting and the International Society of Christian Apologetics regional meeting. He is currently a Professor of Bible at Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville, FL where he resides with his wife of 18 years and 9 children.
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