Public Campus Ministries – Accra City Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Church

Brief Overview

PCM is a movement to transform students on non-Adventist campuses into Seventh-day Adventist ambassadors of Christ in colleges/universities, churches, communities, and the world at large. PCM’s mission is to inspire Seventh-day Adventist students to be disciples of Christ and empower them to share the everlasting gospel on campus.

Upon completion of secondary school, many young people leave home to pursue higher education. Some of these have difficulty finding and adjusting to a new church while their parents are miles away. The absence of parental presence and guidance, as well as the absence of mentorship from their faith communities, causes these adolescents to make more decisions on their own. These youth are frequently influenced by their peers more than anyone else. When introduced to a new environment on campus-which may have minimal, if any, religious influence—many college and university students find challenges in keeping their Christian identity and their religious lifestyle.

Sadly, many leave home as believers, but go through an identity crisis at school and return as unbelievers at the end of their university experience. A lack of ministry presence on campus makes it difficult for collegiate students to keep their faith and practice their religious beliefs. A successful campus ministries program will break the cycle of faith crises and keep our university students in the church. Such a system will include the following three C’s: campus, church, and community.

Mission

Public Campus Ministries exists to nurture the spiritual, academic, and leadership development of Adventist students and professionals on public tertiary campuses. Rooted in the counsel of Ellen G. White and the GC PCM mandate, our mission is to prepare students for discipleship, service, and mission in their academic environments.

Goals

We aim to connect students with Christ, the church, and their calling, while fostering a vibrant, mission driven fellowship culture.

Key Functions / Roles of The Department

Coordinate and support GNAAS fellowships across tertiary institutions within the Conference.
Organize evangelistic campaigns, literature distribution, and compassion outreach on campuses.
Facilitate leadership training, spiritual retreats, and praise concerts.
Educate churches on the importance of PCM and integrate students into local congregations.
Develop partnerships with Adventist faculty and chaplaincies for mentorship and discipleship.
Strengthen PCM presence in Senior High Schools through the “Adopt an SHS” initiative.